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Lively v. Wayfarer Studios LLC

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In case arising from ongoing dispute between movie stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, district court dismisses all of Baldoni’s claims for failure to state claim, but grants Baldoni leave to amend as to his implied...more

Tyson & Mendes LLP

It Ends with Lawsuits for Hollywood Co-Stars

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A series of lawsuits between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, stars of the 2024 blockbuster movie It Ends With Us, have captivated both the public and the legal community in recent months. The legal battle presents...more

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A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words – But Not Dollars: A New York Court Case Explains

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Have you ever snapped a picture at a store opening or a friend's event, only to find yourself unexpectedly captured in someone else's social media post? You might wonder if that's okay, especially if the person who posted...more

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I See Dead People…Filing Lawsuits In New York

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New York’s post mortem right-of-publicity statute recently came into effect. Its previous right-of-publicity laws were an extension of its statutory right of privacy which provided that “any person whose name [or likeness]...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

2021 Will Bring Expanded Protections for Publicity and Privacy Rights Under New York Law

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Earlier this month, New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, signed a bill that makes significant amendments to New York’s Civil Rights Law, which codifies rights of publicity and privacy in the State. In addition to adding a long...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

New York Passes Postmortem Right of Publicity Statute

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On November 30, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a new right of publicity statute into law, which will take effect 180 days after enactment. The law allows successors in interest of deceased “performers” and...more

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Legal Alert: New York Passes Post-Mortem Right of Publicity Law

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The “right of publicity” generally prohibits the commercial use of someone’s name or likeness. There is no federal right of publicity; rather, the right is governed by state law. There is a patchwork of state laws that govern...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Dead Celebrities and Digital Doppelgangers: New York Expands Its Right of Publicity Statute and Tackles Sexually Explicit...

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In the Empire State, the right of publicity remains alive and well—including (soon) for celebrities who are, well, no longer alive. New York has expanded its nearly 120-year old statutory regime to provide a post-mortem right...more

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