JSEL recently sat down with Patrick Ragen, an Associate at Ziffren Brittenham in Los Angeles, which specializes in negotiating, structuring, and executing transactions in the entertainment and media industries. Patrick is an attorney in the firm's film and television group, … [Read more...] about Interview with Patrick Ragen, Associate at Ziffren Brittenham
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Legal Implications of NFTs in Sports
This post is one article in a two-part series on NFTs. This article covers in depth the legal implications of the proliferation of NFTs. Read our other installment to learn more about how NFTs work and where they’re leaving a mark in the arts, entertainment, and sports … [Read more...] about Legal Implications of NFTs in Sports
NBA. NFL. NFT? How Nonfungible Tokens are Making an Impact in Arts, Entertainment, and Sports
This post is one article in a two-part series on NFTs. Read along to learn more about how NFTs work and where they’re leaving a mark in the arts, entertainment, and sports industries. Then, read our next installment, which covers in more depth the legal implications of the … [Read more...] about NBA. NFL. NFT? How Nonfungible Tokens are Making an Impact in Arts, Entertainment, and Sports
Mission Impossible?: The Legal Implications of Managing Deepfake Celebrity Videos
As the social media site TikTok has exploded over the past year, thousands of recognizable influencers and celebrities have joined in on the fun—including some who may not know it. Most notably, one user, deeptomcruise, has built a following of over 777k with videos of the … [Read more...] about Mission Impossible?: The Legal Implications of Managing Deepfake Celebrity Videos
Career Spotlight – Jennifer Liu, Chief Legal Officer, The Pokémon Company International, Inc.
Twenty-five years ago tomorrow, the storied Pokémon franchise began with the Japan release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green on the Game Boy. Many of us recall playing classics like Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow, Gold/Silver/Crystal, and others through the years. When I initially went … [Read more...] about Career Spotlight – Jennifer Liu, Chief Legal Officer, The Pokémon Company International, Inc.