North America: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

New York State has formally enacted a $150 million expansion of the Broadway Tax Credit program as part of its FY 2027 budget, bringing total state commitment to approximately $550 million since 2021.

A recent class action settlement involving a video game and DVD retailer serves as a reminder of the risks of the federal Video Privacy Protection Act.

Kansas City Chiefs stars face legal action over alleged trademark infringement related to a steakhouse venture. The lawsuit raises questions about intellectual property rights and the use of celebrity names in commercial enterprises.

A pilot with Sunwing Airlines (the “pilot”) was fired in 2023 for sexually harassing a flight attendant on a layover at a resort hotel. The flight attendant (“AB”) brought a complaint and an external investigator found that the pilot engaged in the following behaviour.

Los Angeles employers face significant minimum wage changes starting July 1, 2026, with the standard rate rising to $18.42 and a new citywide hotel worker ordinance mandating a $25 minimum wage plus health benefits.

On May 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court unanimously held in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC that a state-law negligent hiring claim against a freight broker is not preempted by the Federal Aviation...

El viaje de un músico desde su infancia tocando la percusión hasta la formación de Nirvana, una banda de rock progresivo en la década de 1970, explora cómo la música y el derecho se entrelazaron a través de los derechos de autor y la propiedad intelectual. La narración examina las difíciles decisiones entre la pasión artística y la carrera profesional, revelando cómo caminos aparentemente divergentes pueden, en última instancia, converger.

The State of Colorado has taken a notable step in reshaping how creative businesses can be structured and financed with the introduction of the Colorado Artist Company Act (SB26 133).

Major music rightsholders are aggressively pursuing copyright infringement claims against brands for using popular music in social media content, with a recent lawsuit against fashion...

As artificial intelligence moves from experimental tools into core business operations, companies face complex questions about ownership, evidence, vendor risk, and cross-border enforcement. The convergence of AI governance, policy, and sovereignty is reshaping how intellectual property rights are created, protected, and enforced across jurisdictions.

Two legal technology practitioners who were once skeptical of AI share how large language models fundamentally changed their perspective on legal automation. They reveal three critical misconceptions about AI in contract review that most legal professionals still hold, and explain why the technology finally delivers on its promise.

The Government of Canada announced in a new release, issued on June 3, 2026, that it will invest $600 million in the Canadian audio and audiovisual sectors to provide stability and immediate support as well as to keep Canadian culture “accessible and affordable for all Canadians”.