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RPJ Partner Nicole Page Authors Forbes Article, “‘Bravo”’ To Reality TV: Why The Industry Will Prevail Despite Recent Controversies”

Reality television has become a dominant force in entertainment, with shows increasingly pushing boundaries to capture viewers' attention. This trend has led to more extreme and risky scenarios, which in turn have raised concerns about the physical and mental well-being of the participants. As production companies chase higher ratings, the...

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Congratulations to RPJ Client Jezebel Productions on the PBS Premiere of “The Five Demands”

Jezebel Productions’ documentary, The Five Demands, has garnered widespread acclaim since its premiere at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, where it received a heartfelt standing ovation.  Following its festival success, the film drew in audiences at art house cinemas, starting with a packed sneak preview at Maysles...

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A Win for Visual Artists in the Copyright Battle Against AI Art Generators

By Daniel Jason Ain and Ariana Zhao Tensions between creators and artificial intelligence (“AI”) companies continue to run high, fueling ongoing litigation.[1]  In the latest win for creators, a class of visual artists survived a motion to dismiss their copyright infringement claims.[2] Last year, our colleagues wrote about the copyright...

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Second Circuit: “Continuing Violation” Doctrine Applies in Determining Applicability of Ending Forced Arbitration Act to Sexual Harassment-Related Hostile Work Environment Claim

By Gregory P. Feit Our Firm has previously reported (here and here) on the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (“EFAA”; 9 U.S.C. §§ 401-402), which invalidates and renders unenforceable, at the election of a complainant, pre-dispute arbitration agreements in cases relating to sexual...

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RPJ’s Nafsika Karavida Featured in HR.com Article: Remote Work: Navigating U.S. Employment Laws While Living Abroad

The global COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally transformed how many of us live our lives. One of the most notable developments, perhaps, is how the outbreak has radically transformed the nature of our U.S. workforce. An “office” could now be a local coffeeshop, a public library, or even one’s bedroom. Thanks...

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