Epic Games vs. Apple: A Battle for Control of a New Space

By: Robert Auritt and Ilana Faibish It would be an error to view Apple’s current fight with Epic Games as a mere dust-up about commission rates or antitrust issues, though it is also surely both of those things.  This is a fight about who will be able to control, and of course profit from, new […]

History of Marijuana Treatment in the United States

By: Sarah Siegel and Danika Johnson Marijuana use in the United States has been a topic of debate for decades. From being accepted to highly regulated and criminalized, marijuana use has gained significant importance and credibility in the modern age. While the cannabis plant can be used for various reasons, for example, hemp for fabrics, […]

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California Opts In for Comprehensive Privacy Protections

By: Lauren Mack and Matthew Basilotto As our world becomes increasingly digital, concerns over the security and privacy of personal and other sensitive information have grown with the rapid adoption of new data collection and tracking technologies. Unlike the European Union with its General Data Protection Regulation, the United States has dragged its feet on […]

Sync Negotiations: How Much Should You Ask for Your Music?

By: Steven Masur Synchronization rights negotiations become relevant whenever someone wishes to use your or your client’s music in combination with visuals and moving images such as in movies, television shows, video games, or YouTube videos. Many lawyers write articles about the legal issues that you are likely to encounter in a typical sync negotiation. […]

Smart Creatives Use Loan-Out Companies

By: Steve Masur and Danika Johnson Artists, performers, celebrities, and freelancers in the know use loan-out companies. A loan-out company is a personal LLC or corporation formed to do business on your behalf. Instead of signing agreements yourself and risking getting sued personally, the loan-out company signs, and “loans out” your services.  Advantages As the […]

EARN IT Act & the Crusade Against Encryption

By: Jon Avidor, Jason Gershenson and Maria Samson In the midst of a global pandemic, a contentious bill attacking encryption and heightening censorship seeks congressional approval. On March 5, 2020, several US. Senators sponsored the Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act (“EARN IT”), which claims to combat child sex abuse material (“CSAM”) […]