Notably, New York’s postmortem right of publicity statute (which became effective May 29, 2021) specifically states that the postmortem right is a property right (N.Y. Civ. Rights Law § 50-f(3 ...

One of the most divisive provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act among Republicans has been a 10-year moratorium on ...

Analysis Courts Grapple With Database Sales and Right of Publicity Recently, several courts have addressed claims as to whether the right of publicity may restrict sale of personal information.

The good news for celebrities is that there is a potential right of publicity claim any time someone’s name, likeness or voice (or imitation thereof) is used for any reason.

In Jackson v. Roberts, 972 F.3d 25 (2d Cir. 2020), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently confronted a copyright question that has long challenged the courts: Is a state law ...

Monroe, money fueling right of publicity battle. Who can profit from the iconic image of Marilyn Monroe and other long-dead celebrities? Recent efforts by two federal courts and the California ...

2. The Right of Publicity. With so much talk about Johansson’s right to use her image and voice, few have taken the time to peel back the law of the land to assess what rights are afforded to ...

The right of publicity pertains to commercial use of another individual’s name, likeness, ... The National Law Review - National Law Forum LLC 2070 Green Bay Rd., Suite 178, ...