Redmond v Columbia Pictures

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Second Circuit Holds that Copyright Law Preempts Publicity Claims Against Sirius XM

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On October 4th, in Melendez v. Sirius XM Radio, Inc., the Second Circuit held that copyright law preempted a performer’s right of publicity claims arising out of Sirius XM’s rebroadcasting and promotion of past Howard Stern shows. The...

Cardi B Wins Jury Verdict against Tattooed Plaintiff

On October 21st, in Brophy v. Almanzar, a jury sided with recording artist Cardi B (aka Belcalis Alamanzar) and rejected a lawsuit brought against her by Kevin Michael Brophy. The dispute arose out of the use of Brophy’s...

Louisiana’s Allen Toussaint Legacy Act Heads to Governor’s Desk

After several years of trying, the Allen Toussaint Legacy Act has now passed both chambers of the Louisiana legislature and was sent yesterday to the Governor for signature. The Act, SB426, is named after the famed New Orleans...