11.06.23
Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes—content that mimics some or all of the characteristics of one’s identity—have captured the wary attention of the public, politicians and the entertainment industry, among others.
10.30.23
The streaming economy has changed the music industry forever, mandating an increased push for transparency for artists and other rights holders who now rely on the streaming platforms as their primary revenue source and connection to consumers.
07.20.23
On July 12, 2023, the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held its second hearing on artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP).
06.21.23
Generative AI presents a profound opportunity and challenge for artists in the music industry.
02.28.23
The NCAA issued a strong signal Friday on how NIL and recruitment-related violations will be investigated and sanctioned in the “NIL era.”
What’s the difference between artificial intelligence (AI) and a monkey (or, more accurately, a crested macaque named Naruto)?
01.19.23
Below we predict what 2023 will bring, ranging from the continued explosion of the creator economy to advancement of novel technologies such as NFTs and the metaverse.
09.19.22
Although NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have been around since approximately 2014, they exploded into the mainstream in early 2021, fetching eye-popping prices at auction.
05.19.22
In our May 2022 copyright update, Manatt’s attorneys summarize recent decisions of interest from the U.S. courts and Copyright Office, and highlight other matters that we’re watching in the coming months.
05.03.22
Recent events illustrate that the e-gaming industry—developers, publishers, esports leagues and teams, and the financial machinations behind them—are significant targets for cyberattacks, theft and cyber-criminality.