Tag: entertainment law
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Based on a True Story: The Ethical and Legal Consequences of the True Crime Entertainment Industry
Writer: Kyla Hickcox Article Editor: Adriana Gutu “They had a smile that could light up any room!” In nearly every true crime documentary, there is sure to be a glowing remembrance of the victim’s character, often boiled down to a cliched phrase such as this one. Often, true crime enthusiasts scoff at this predictable description,…
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Ultimate Fighting Championship: From Near Bankruptcy to Monopoly Status
Despite legal action being taken, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) dominates the MMA market through their monopolistic practices, including exclusivity contract clauses, competitor acquisition, low wages, and sponsorship regulation.
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It Ends in Court: Analyzing Entertainment Law Through Baldoni v. Lively
While It Ends With Us started out as a viral book and movie, it is now at the center of a legal dispute, raising questions about power in Hollywood, the legal boundaries of storytelling, and how much control an actor has.
Undergraduate Law Review at Florida State University 