United States: Media & Entertainment Law

Negotiating a cross-border, U.S./U.K. advertising agency services agreement adds some additional wrinkles to the already well-wrinkled list of considerations for every ad agency contract.

Netflix successfully defeated copyright infringement claims related to its 2020 pandemic-hit Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness. On April 30, 2026...

A recent trademark lawsuit against Taylor Swift over her album title "The Life of a Showgirl" demonstrates how even global brands face intellectual property challenges. The case, filed by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade, centers on likelihood of confusion and reverse confusion principles that apply to businesses of all sizes navigating trademark strategy and brand protection.

A Manhattan jury awarded Skillz Platforms $420 million in damages after finding competitor Papaya Games liable for false advertising, with potential additional awards of over $1.3 billion in profits and cost savings.

Entering into a consent decree with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) can provide an opportunity for a broadcast station to start a new license term with a clean slate. But a recent Order on Reconsideration...

Career comebacks in entertainment are increasingly common thanks to streaming platforms and nostalgia-driven content. When renewed visibility arrives, it creates opportunities beyond immediate projects—from brand partnerships and licensing deals to merchandise and media ventures. Strategic planning can transform a comeback moment into sustainable long-term wealth.

On March 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Cox Communications, Inc. et al. v. Sony Music Entertainment et al. (No. 24‑171), reversing a U.S.

On March 25, 2026, in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a $1 billion verdict against Cox.

On March 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held, in an opinion written by Justice Thomas, that an internet service provider...