Practice Area
AI & Entertainment Law
Artificial intelligence is reshaping entertainment law across every practice area — from AI-generated likeness disputes and synthetic voice claims under SAG-AFTRA agreements, to AI training data copyright questions before the Copyright Office, to AI clauses in standard deal memos from Netflix and Amazon.
Why It Matters for Law Students
Every major guild negotiation now centers on AI provisions. The Copyright Office's AI guidance directly impacts how music clearance and script licensing work.
Key Statutes
§17 U.S.C. § 102 (copyrightability)
§Right of Publicity statutes (CA Civil Code § 3344)
§SAG-AFTRA 2023 AI Rider
Landmark Cases
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