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February 14th, 2022
Jeremy S. Goldman Quoted in Los Angeles Times on Crypto and NFTs
Blockchain Technology Partner Jeremy S. Goldman was quoted in the article, “Et Tu, Larry? Why So Many Celebrities Are Shilling for Crypto” published by the Los Angeles Times. The article discusses the entertainment industry’s growing interest in blockchain technology – surveying the Super Bowl LVI ads that focused on cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Jeremy acknowledges the growing pains and inherent risks, but makes clear the new technology is already well established: "There’s going to be bubbles, there’s going to be bad actors, there’s going to be scams.…But that doesn’t negate the fact that underlying this is an incredible new innovation that has the ability to bring tremendous value to new creators and to existing creators.” Jeremy added that “NFTs are here to stay” and “They’re just going to evolve, as technology always does.”
Read the article here.
Other Quoted
Key Amendments to the New York Rules of Professional Conduct
The New York Law Journal quotes Tyler C. Maulsby on the recently amended Rules of Profesisonal Conduct, which will affect conflicts, screening of laterals, fairness to opposing counsel, and more. (Behind paywall) View Article
April 1 2025
Duke’s ‘White Lotus’ Cameo Not Likely An IP Problem for HBO
Law360 quotes Kimberly M. Maynard on whether HBO was within its rights to use Duke University's apparel in its artistic expression on the dark comedy show "The White Lotus." Kim argues that when discussing something that's clearly an artistic expression, brand owners' rights are fairly limited by the First Amendment and the Rogers case, even as amended by the Jack Daniels' case. (Behind paywall) View Article
March 31 2025
The Television Academy’s Second Annual AI Summit Pushed Calm—and Concern
IndieWire quotes Andrew Folks who spoke on a panel of legal experts at the Television Academy’s AI Summit at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood. The speakers addressed AI's impact on the industry and talent. Mr. Folks stated that privacy and copyright laws “are grappling” to address AI. He explained regulatory actions, and the application of copyright law. He also discussed litigation, including how OpenAI and Google in a government proposal argued that fair use protections apply to all copyrighted material used for AI purposes. The article noted, "over 400 A-List Hollywood power players condemned such an action." View Article
March 21 2025
