What Copyright’s “Unclaimable Material” Rules Mean for Hollywood’s Use of AI
As screenwriters and studios negotiate AI's role in the entertainment industry, it's important to be mindful of some core copyright protection principles.
New Tools, Old Rules: Is The Music Industry Ready To Take On AI?
The world's largest record company says it has a clear view of the legal landscape surrounding AI-generated music. The reality is more complicated.
The Copyright Legacy of Martin Luther King
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream—and a copyright. Both still live on today.
Public Domain Day 2023 is Coming: Here’s What to Know
A new crop of copyrighted works (including rights in a certain famous British detective) will enter the public domain in the United States on January 1, 2023. Here's what it all means.
Using AI Artwork to Avoid Copyright Infringement
AI-generated art isn’t perfect, but it’s become a viable option for license-free set decoration in motion pictures and other commercial productions. Here’s what you need to know.
How to Avoid Pitfalls on the Way to Decentralized Disney
NFT enthusiasts envision a fictional world of fan-owned creative properties and character crossovers. Just don't forget about real world copyright law.
Copyright Lately on “The Town”
On today's episode of "The Town" podcast, I joined Puck News co-founder and former Hollywood Reporter Editorial Director Matt Belloni to discuss copyright termination, an area of ever-increasing importance to the movie business.
Is HitPiece the Fyre Festival of NFT Startups?
Inside HitPiece, an NFT site where the only things in scarce supply are common sense, self-awareness and basic decency.
It’s No Laughing Matter As Spotify Removes Comedy Tracks
Comedians and other spoken word authors are seeking the same streaming royalties paid to songwriters, but an impasse has led to the removal of their works from Spotify.
Was Mark Twain the Original “Bad Art Friend”?
More than a century before feuds over kidney donation stories captivated the internet, Mark Twain and his friend Edward House battled over a stage adaptation of “The Prince and the Pauper.”