From Copyright to AI: Staying Ahead of Legal Trends in Entertainment

This program provides a comprehensive examination of the rapidly evolving legal landscape in entertainment law, with particular focus on emerging challenges at the intersection of traditional intellectual property rights and artificial intelligence. Designed for entertainment attorneys, content creators, and industry executives, this course addresses critical developments across trademark law, right of publicity, defamation, and the complex legal implications of AI-generated content. Participants will gain valuable insights into recent case law developments including landmark decisions such as the Jack Daniels case and Andy Warhol case, alongside practical strategies for navigating the increasingly complex world of digital rights.

Presented by Sky Moore, Entertainment Partner at Greenberg Glusker LLP, this course leverages his extensive industry expertise to deliver pragmatic guidance on both current legal frameworks and emerging trends.

Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze recent trademark and right of publicity case law to develop effective strategies for protecting creative content in entertainment projects
2. Evaluate the copyright implications of AI-generated content, including fair use considerations and potential liability for both inputs and outputs
3. Interpret recent guild agreements (SAG-AFTRA, WGA, DGA) regarding AI usage and implement appropriate contractual protections for talent and content creators
4. Identify critical tax considerations in entertainment transactions, including entity selection, production financing structures, and compliance with California employment laws
5. Develop practical approaches to mitigate legal risks associated with AI-generated content across distribution, licensing, and content creation contexts