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CAC Group Acquires Media Guarantors in California

Insurance Journal

CAC Group acquired Media Guarantors in Hollywood, California. Janet Comenos will assume the role of entertainment practice leader at CAC Group. Fred Milstein, president and CEO of Media Guarantors, will continue to lead the firm under the new structure. Media

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How Social Media Complicates Defamation Claims and How to Handle Them

Insurance Journal

Five professional models who sued long after a state’s three year statute of limitations expired may pursue their defamation claims against an adult entertainment nightclub for posting their images to the giant social media site Facebook without their permission. However, …

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California Offers New Protections for Entertainers Against AI Replication

Practice of Law

The rise of AI poses big questions for the entertainment industry, especially given its unique ties to creativity and the human experience. A wide range of digital media is covered, including films, TV shows, video games, audiobooks, and sound recordings. It ensures that an entertainer's image is protected even after death.

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Blade Runner 2049 Producer Alleges Musk Created Infringing Image with Generative AI

IP Watchdog

On October 21, Los Angeles-based film production company Alcon Entertainment filed a lawsuit in the Central District of California alleging copyright infringement and false endorsement against automaker Tesla, its CEO Elon Musk and media conglomerate Warner Bros.

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Social Media for Law Firms: The Strategic Guide

MyCase

billion people using social media in 2024, is your law firm making the most of client-generating social platforms? Social media is a powerful tool for lawyers to introduce their firms to new audiences and expand their client base. What Is Social Media Marketing for Law Firms? What Are the Benefits of Social Media for Lawyers?

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U.S. Copyright Office Presses 'Pause' on DMCA Exemption for Video Games

Practice of Law

Many now lend video games to their members, providing their local communities with entertainment while helping preserve the software for future generations. Arguments Against The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), a trade association representing the U.S. As a newer form of digital media, U.S. What Does This Mean?

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Lawyers on TikTok: Tips for Short-Form Video Marketing

Attorney at Work

As one of the newest and most popular social media platforms, TikTok’s user base is growing rapidly. TikTok garnered serious virality in 2020 and 2021, and other social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube have taken note. That way, you can repurpose the same video on other social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.