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Congratulations to RPJ Client Natalie Hewit for the World Premiere of “Endurance” at 68th BFI London Film Festival

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...

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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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Gonzalez v. Google: Supreme Court Case Puts Section 230 Immunity on the Line

“No provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider.”[1] These twenty-six words comprise Section 230(c)(1) of the Communications Decency Act and have, since Congress’ 1996 enactment of the Act, provided internet companies with...

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The FTX Film Rights Bidding War: Considerations for Sellers and Buyers

Just over a month ago, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was running one of the world’s largest crypto-currency exchanges and hobnobbing at conferences with the likes of Bill Clinton. Celebrities and athletes, from Larry David to Tom Brady, appeared in FTX advertisements. The FTX name was everywhere, including on the Miami Heat’s...

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