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Fender’s Stratocaster Crackdown: A Case Study in Overzealous IP Enforcement
June 2, 2026
It is perhaps the most famous shape in rock music. From classic rock stars like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, to popular current hitmakers like John Mayer and Albert Hammond...
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Opening Fed Payment Rails to Fintechs: Legal Risks and Rewards
May 26, 2026
The new Trump administration executive order signals a major shift: fintech and digital asset firms are becoming closer to the Federal Reserve’s core payment rails. However, that access will come...
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You Belong with IP: Can Taylor Swift Really Trademark Her Voice to Fight AI Deepfakes?
April 29, 2026
Last week, Taylor Swift’s company, TAS Rights Management, filed three new U.S. trademark applications: two for short audio clips of her speaking and one for a concert image showing her...
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FTC Income Claims Crackdown on MLM Participant Signals Rising Risk for Affiliates and Influencers
April 28, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission’s recent action against a high-level multilevel marketing (MLM) participant for deceptive earnings claims underscores the agency’s willingness to pursue individual marketers, not only the underlying company...
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FTC Targets “Made in USA” Claims Following White House Executive Order
April 27, 2026
“Made in USA” claims have been targeted by regulators for years, and recent federal announcements indicate continued regulatory scrutiny in this area. Federal Scrutiny On March 13, 2026, the White...
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Can Artists Perform Songs After Selling Their Catalog? Justin Bieber Coachella Explained
April 23, 2026
Speculation following Justin Bieber’s recent Coachella performance suggested that his emphasis on newer material was driven by his catalog sale and an alleged inability to perform his older hits in...
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VOGUE v. DOGUE, Jack Daniels and the Newest Edition of Parody Trademark Litigation
April 15, 2026
When does a parody cross the line into trademark infringement? In Condé Nast’s Vogue v. Dogue lawsuit, the publisher of VOGUE claims a dog‑themed fashion magazine called DOGUE goes too...
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Supreme Court’s Cox v. Sony Decision: Rethinking Online Piracy Rules for Internet Providers
March 26, 2026
The Supreme Court’s decision in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment is widely viewed as a win for internet providers, but the separate opinion by Justices Sotomayor and Jackson...
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