Tag Archives: EntertainmentLaw

Trademark’s Role After Copyright Expiration: Lessons from Steamboat Willie

Carolina Camus – In January of 2024, Steamboat Willie, the 1928 cartoon character that served as the black-and-white debut of Mickey Mouse, entered the public domain. This meant that for the first time in nearly a century, the earliest depiction of the Mickey Mouse character became free for public use, reproduction, adaptation, and distribution without […]

The Price of Fame: Navigating the Legal and Financial Realities of the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Yasmin Madadi – Every February, the world stops for approximately thirteen minutes to witness a cultural phenomenon: the Super Bowl Halftime Show (“Halftime Show”). From Michael Jackson’s iconic 1993 performance to Bad Bunny’s 2026 appearance, this stage has evolved into the most coveted stage in the music industry. However, beneath all the flashing lights and […]

The Race to the Finish Line: Michael Jordan Takes on NASCAR in Antitrust Litigation

Ethan Anagnos – Michael Jordan is the king of the basketball court, but it seems he has finally met his match in the courtroom- with NASCAR. In 2020, Jordan embarked on a mission to make his mark in the motorsports world by forming and becoming a co-owner of 23XI Racing, along with NASCAR legend Denny […]

Lawsuits & Lyrics: Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Jab at Drake

Estee Segan – The Super Bowl halftime show is not only a highly anticipated performance but also a platform where artists make cultural, business, and legal statements. Beyond the artistry, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance on February 9, 2025, underscored tensions in the music industry, particularly his public dispute with Drake and the […]