Publication: Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal

The Roots of Abuse: Expanding Vicarious Liability for Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Abuse in Women’s Soccer and Sports

Introduction Ninety-three percent of athletes experience sexual harassment, sexual assault, or unwanted contact during their times in sport.1 The majority of those sexually harassed or assaulted within their sport identify as women.2 While this news could be stunning to some, few are more familiar with the pervasiveness of abuse within women’s athletics than the players of the … Continued

Remarks from the Chair

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer. EASL has had several great programs thus far in 2023. Motion Picture Law On February 9th, EASL’s Motion Pictures Committee hosted “Are Your Deals Out-of-Date? Ready for Hybrid Distribution?,” which discussed cutting-edge strategies for succeeding in the entertainment marketplace. Peter Broderick, one of the world’s leading distribution strategists … Continued

Law Student Initiative Writing Contest

THE NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION ENTERTAINMENT, ARTS AND SPORTS LAW SECTION Congratulations to Ashlyn Stone of St. John’s School of Law for her article: The Roots of Abuse: Expanding Various Liability for Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Abuse in Women’s Soccer and Sports The Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law (EASL) Section of the New York … Continued

Phil Cowan–Judith Bresler Memorial Scholarship Writing Competition

Law students, take note of this publishing and scholarship opportunity: The Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section of the New York State Bar Association (EASL)’s Phil Cowan-Judith Bresler Memorial Scholarship, named after two esteemed former EASL chairs, offers up to two awards of $2,500 each on an annual basis in Phil Cowan’s and Judith Bresler’s memories to … Continued

Non-Fungible Tokens and Loyalty Programs: Business Opportunities Twinned with Legal Risk

Brand loyalty is a key goal in an increasingly segmented marketplace. With some loyalty programs in need of modernization, entertainment and media marketers are using Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) to inject novelty and create premium reward opportunities. Marketers and their attorneys need to understand the fundamental legal issues when incorporating NFTs into loyalty programs. What Creates … Continued

Model Behavior: Emerging Questions in Generative Artificial Intelligence

I. Introduction In 2013, seven-time world champion Formula 1 racing champion Michael Schumacher sustained severe head injuries, disappearing from public view.1 After a decade of keeping the details of his condition largely private, a German magazine, Die Aktuelle, ran a cover story promising readers a “first interview” with Schumacher, with an introduction teasing that “[Schumacher] is answering … Continued

Legal “Labyrinth” of the Scythian Gold

This article explores the legal controversy around the return of the collection of the antiquities (Scythian Gold) on loan from four Crimean museums (Crimean Museums) to the Allard Pierson Museum, Amsterdam (APM). The conflict has its roots in the geopolitical changes following the annexation of Crimea from Ukraine by the Russian Federation in February 2014. … Continued

Krell’s Korner is a column about the people, events, and deals that shape the entertainment, arts, and sports industries.

Here’s Looking at You, Kid…or Maybe Someone Else: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Hollywood Hooray for Hollywood! Rick Blaine toasting Ilsa Lund with the phrase “Here’s looking at you, kid.” Henry Drummond exclaiming to Matthew Harrison Brady, “God speaks to Brady and Brady tells the world!” Fred Gailey using facts about the United States … Continued