The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
4/1/2025
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Name and Likeness ,
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In February 2025, the U.S. Copyright Office released a report titled “Identifying the Economic Implications of Artificial Intelligence for Copyright Policy.” Edited by Brent Lutes, the Office’s chief economist, the volume...more
The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
11/6/2024
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Artists ,
Contract Terms ,
Copyright ,
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Film Industry ,
Influencers ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
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IP License ,
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Music Industry ,
Netflix ,
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The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
7/1/2024
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Asset-Backed Securities ,
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Copyright ,
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Defamation ,
Educational Institutions ,
Endorsements ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Film Industry ,
FTC Act ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Mechanical License ,
Music ,
Music Industry ,
Music Streaming ,
Name and Likeness ,
NCAA ,
Netflix ,
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Sports ,
Spotify ,
Student Athletes ,
Subscription Services
In April 2024, Spotify announced a price increase for its ad-free premium subscription plan. This is the second price increase in 10 months and will go into effect in the United States later this year. According to Spotify,...more
The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
2/26/2024
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Amazon ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Class Action ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Office ,
Digital Downloads ,
Fair Use ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Internet Streaming ,
Logos ,
Mechanical License ,
Music Industry ,
Music Streaming ,
Name and Likeness ,
NLRB ,
Royalties ,
Sports ,
Video Games
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (“MLC”) was created to make paying songwriters and publishers easier. Just as performance rights organizations issue blanket licenses to music users (radio stations, television, venues,...more
In the wake of class action lawsuits against generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems and general anxiety surrounding “artificial intelligence and the perils of plunder,” it’s time for creators and licensees alike to...more
The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
3/21/2023
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Celebrities ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Litigation ,
Entertainment Industry ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Music ,
Music Industry ,
Piracy ,
Royalties ,
Settlement ,
Song Lyrics ,
Sports
Under the laws of the United States, we enjoy what is known as “testamentary freedom.” Although there are exceptions to the general rule — such as minimum amounts that automatically pass to, or can be claimed by, a surviving...more
The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
Respected creators understand that the key to artistic integrity is maintaining creative control. We celebrate artists like Prince who were steadfast in their creative vision, and musicians are often warned about the pitfalls...more