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StreamEast Domain Seizures: A Not-So-Cautionary Tale to Live Sports Pirate Platforms

By: Charlotte Golnik Recent studies show that the average American spent $552 on streaming subscriptions in 2023 with 44% facing cost increases.  Many bypassed high costs, evidenced by the 141 billion visits to unauthorized streaming platforms (“pirate platforms”).  Among those platforms is StreamEast, which promises users “hassle-free and completely free” access to nearly all live… Read More StreamEast Domain Seizures: A Not-So-Cautionary Tale to Live Sports Pirate Platforms

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Streamlining the Viewership Issue at the Negotiation Table

This blog discusses the difficulties that sports leagues could be facing in the future as illegal streaming becomes ever more prevalent in America. The rise of illegal streaming of sports games make the ability to measure viewership significantly more difficult. Nielsen ratings are the main barometer for television networks to gauge the value of broadcasting licenses and if viewership decreases due to streaming, there could be large economic consequences.… Read More Streamlining the Viewership Issue at the Negotiation Table

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Ethical Issues to Consider Before Entering Lego World Builder: A “High-Risk” World of Copyright

This blog describes how the efficient nature of Lego’s crowd-sourcing platform, Lego World Builder, comes at the cost of relinquishing intellectual property ownership rights for creative users. The blog further looks at the ethical copyright issues that are implicated by the use of the platform and what legal consequences creators need to consider before submitting their work to the platform. … Read More Ethical Issues to Consider Before Entering Lego World Builder: A “High-Risk” World of Copyright

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Suing Spotify: What a Settlement Could Mean For Artists and How It Could Influence Spotify’s IPO

Spotify cannot seem to keep getting sued for failing to pay royalties to artists. Recently, Spotify settled a consolidated lawsuit for over $43 million to be paid out to artists. Though the settlement is awaiting approval from the court, artists are urging it not to be approved on the grounds that the amount settled when divided up is so minimal for any one artist to gain from the terms of the settlement.… Read More Suing Spotify: What a Settlement Could Mean For Artists and How It Could Influence Spotify’s IPO

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“SWATTING” A dangerous new trend that pits law enforcement against unsuspecting gamers

By: Chris Mills     Video game live streaming has become an immensely popular form of entertainment over the past few years. The world of competitive video gaming has also been growing exponentially. A new brand of celebrity has been born from this, one that rarely has to leave their apartment to gain their international fame.… Read More “SWATTING” A dangerous new trend that pits law enforcement against unsuspecting gamers

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