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Celebrities Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Entertainment Industry

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

Keeping Up With the Trademarks: The Real IP Rights of Reality Stars

Many reality TV stars leverage their on-screen exposure to build brands of their own. While some focus on launching branded product lines (e.g. Kylie Cosmetics in beauty or Loverboy in alcoholic beverages), others, such as...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

The Pitch - May 2025

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

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A Moral Quandary: Best Practices for Negotiating Morals Clauses in Talent Contracts

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It was late summer in 1921, and Roscoe Arbuckle – known familiarly to movie audiences as Fatty Arbuckle – had just signed a three-year deal with Paramount Pictures under which he would earn an unheard-of $1 million a year. To...more

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As Streaming Continues to Surge, More Backend Compensation Disputes Between Talent and Studios Likely to Follow

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- Beyoncé’s announcement of building a hemp farm (together with a honey farm) brings the perceived health benefits of CBD even further into the mainstream. Could this momentum ultimately lead to positive conversations around...more

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