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The Proof Is In The Data: How Ethereum And Efficient Audits Can Reduce Litigation In The Streaming Era, Keri Ogden

Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review

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Getting A Handle On The Taxation Of Sports Betting, Samuel Craig

Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review

Sports betting is not merely a 21st century novelty; however, recent legislative and societal changes have allowed sports betting to bloom into a widespread phenomenon in America. The rapid emergence of sports betting in American life has caused states to react with legislation ranging from full-stop bans to partnerships with sportsbooks to capitalize on this lucrative and newly legal activity. While plenty of discussion can be found regarding the social and political considerations of legalizing gambling and related activities, no comprehensive legal scholarship has focused specifically on the taxation of sports betting. Sports betting exists in a relatively unique position …

Explicit Lyrics: The First Amendment Free Speech Rulings That Have Protected Against Music Censorship In The United States, Eric T. Kasper

Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review

As noted by the U.S. Supreme Court in Ward v. Rock Against Racism (1989), calls for music censorship are at least as old as Plato’s Republic. Attempts to punish artists for their music continue across the globe to the present day. In the United States, these attempts have been thwarted by key Court precedents on incitement (Brandenburg v. Ohio, 1969), true threats (Watts v. United States, 1969), profanity (Cohen v. California, 1971), and obscenity (Miller v. California, 1973). None of these precedents dealt with music, but after Southeastern Promotions, Ltd. v. …

E.T. Phone Home: Can Hollywood's Big Break Include Fixing Environmental Carnage And Human Rights Violations From Co-Productions, Haley N. Carson

Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review

With the continuous rise of globalization and the interconnectivity of nations, co-productions are becoming the new “hit” for movies and shows. When two or more foreign nations come together for entertainment purposes, co-productions are formed. How do these nations join forces for “movie magic?” Big brother film commissions, such as the Association of Film Commissioners International and the European Convention on Cinematographic Co-Production, aid in the facilitation of co-productions.

While consumers are unaware of the details and fine-print behind these co-productions, watchers might be surprised to learn that more than one-third of Hollywood’s productions are being produced abroad. Although these …

Cassandra's Curse Or Cassandra's Triumph: Three Tales Of Intellectual Property Revised, Mira Moldawer

Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review

Cassandra’s curse, which assured that her prophesies will come true, but that no one would ever believe her, evokes three major predictions in regard to Intellectual Property in the information era. First, the information era requires no “Law of the Horse”, as phrased by Judge Easterbrook, as a sound law of intellectual property be applicable to digital technologies as well, instead of creating new law for every new step in technology’s evolution. Secondly, Lessig’s seminal “code is law” reframed this dilemma, in reference to private conglomerates versus legislative authority. Thirdly, John Perry Barlow, in his ʻDeclaration of the Independence of …

The Digital Dilemma: Counterfeit Culture And Brand Protection Reform In The E-Commerce Era, Ani Khachatryan

Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review

In recent decades, the Internet’s growth has revolutionized the modern shopping experience. With the rise of e-commerce platforms, consumers can now instantly access thousands of products. Unfortunately, the ease of online shopping has also supported the development of counterfeit culture and fueled a coinciding increase in trademark infringement. Furthermore, given the expected expansion of e-commerce, brand identity conveys substantial value in online marketplaces. This backdrop, coupled with a surge in trademark litigation since Tiffany v. eBay, demonstrates the importance of trademark reform. The current framework for assessing trademark infringement in e-commerce settings disproportionately burdens small businesses, and this Comment …