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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - August 2025

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Drag queen Vicky Vox failed to revive her lawsuit accusing Netflix and several creators of an animated series of using her likeness without permission....more

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K&C Entertainment Exclusive - January 2025

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Drake has sued Universal Music Group NV for defamation in US federal court, accusing the company of putting his life in danger by releasing and promoting “Not Like Us” by his rival and labelmate Kendrick Lamar....more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - June 2024 #3

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The U.S. Twirling Association and a coach must pay nearly $4.2 million to a baton twirler who was sexually assaulted as a minor during a sponsored international trip, a New York federal jury has found, saying the organization...more

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The Pitch - April 2024

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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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - March 2024

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One day, Name, Image and Likeness may pivot away from collectives and pivot toward university-based funding. At least one prominent athletic department is preparing for the possibility....more

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The Taylor Swift Effect

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Whether you’re a Taylor Swift die-hard fan or not, you can’t deny that her marketing power is second to none. And not just for her own music and brand promoted by herself. I am uncertain if anyone has gotten to the bottom...more

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Roller Derby Team Sues Cleveland Guardians for Alleged Trademark Infringement Over Use of Team Name

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Back to our regularly scheduled programming: Fresh off of my paternity leave in which feeding and putting to sleep my baby was my charge, I have the distinct privilege of resuming my commentary portion of the Spotlight. With...more

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Sports & Entertainment Spotlight: What the Supreme Court Ruling in Alston v. NCAA Means for the Future of College Sports

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“The NCAA is not above the law.” Those seven words capped Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s searing concurring opinion issued in connection with Monday’s (June 21) unanimous (9-0) U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Alston v. National...more

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Sports & Entertainment Spotlight - April 2021 #4

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Welcome back to the Spotlight: the blog with more longevity (but far less financial backing) than the European Super League (ESL). OK, maybe that’s not saying a lot, as the ill-fated collection of 10 of the most preeminent...more

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Sports & Entertainment Spotlight - April 2021 #3

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“Happy” Tax Day to those of you here in the United States celebrating/commiserating (noting of course that certain taxpayers have until May 17 to file their returns this year). Like taxes, this installment of the Spotlight...more

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