By Nafsika Karavida Intellectual property (IP) is often a company’s most valuable asset. Whether it is an invention or a creative work, the law generally considers the person who made it the owner – and in the workplace context, many times that person is an employee. Without a written agreement,...
By Nicole Page In her newest article for Forbes, RPJ Partner Nicole Page discusses the legal challenges faced by Netflix's "Baby Reindeer," a show that has gained significant acclaim but is now embroiled in a defamation lawsuit. The show, based on Richard Gadd's autobiographical stage play, claims to be a...
By Helen D. Reavis Voting is a constitutional right, and high voter turnout is essential for a representative and functioning democracy. However, in this era of aggressive partisan politics, for many the act of voting has become fraught. Casting a vote can be even more challenging if not impossible due...
PBS's Independent Lens, a series featuring documentary films made by independent filmmakers (and part of the Independent Television Service), has announced the acquisition of the television and digital rights for the feature documentary Minted. This exciting addition will be featured in an upcoming season, promising to delve into the intriguing...
This week, RPJ Partner Alice K. Jump was featured in a WorkLife article examining the legal implications of political discourse in the workplace. As the United States gears up for another contentious presidential election, the challenges faced by employers are more pronounced than ever. One in every three employees has...
By Gregory P. Feit Recently, in Kemp v. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,[1] the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that an employer can violate the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) merely by discouraging an employee’s request for FMLA leave, even if the employer ends up granting...
RPJ client People’s Television’s Minted is set to premiere on PBS on January 6, 2025. Minted delves deep into the fascinating evolution of the art world with the advent of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), offering an inside look at this phenomenon. This feature-length documentary, brought to life by “The Minted Series”...
By Ethan Krasnoo Music is having a profound moment of revolution. Gone are the days where Mp3s and CDs defined the industry. Today, artificial intelligence can compose and perform songs tailored to your chosen style and subject matter. Recently, I explored this myself on Suno.com, where I requested AI generated...
By Deena R. Merlen In today’s digital age, the question of whether we can trust what we see or hear has become increasingly complex. As generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies advance, distinguishing between reality and AI-generated fakes is more challenging than ever. This controversy touches various aspects of our lives,...
The 68th BFI London Film Festival (LFF), running from October 9-20, is set to showcase a vibrant selection of new films, with a standout being the world premiere of Endurance. This highly anticipated documentary brings the exceptional directing talents of Natalie Hewit to the forefront, alongside acclaimed co-directors Elizabeth Chai...