The AI Factor: Legal implications of the use of AI-generating tools in the music industry

In this episode of our podcast series, David Alexandre and Alejandro González Vega, IPT specialists from our Luxembourg office, examine the legal challenges posed by the use of AI-generating systems to create music, lyrics and, particularly, to reproduce the voice of famous artists. From copyright …

Digitization and navigating the future in the media and entertainment sector

In this episode, Imogen Holmgren and Sarah Riaz of Pearson Plc join Claire Sng (Partner) to discuss the opportunities and challenges in the media and entertainment sector, including approaches to digitalization, legal challenges and the sector's future.

The fear, fanfare and future of NFTs

Arguably even more than is typical for most new technologies, the recent spike in interest surrounding NFTs has brought with it a variety of uncertainties as the law continues to adapt. Members from our MSE team – Nick Fitzpatrick (Partner and MSE Global Sector Co-Chair, IPT, London), Michael Fluh…

Cancellation of contracts: force majeure and frustration in the media, sport and entertainment sector

It’s a game of two halves in this podcast episode as Sohail Ali (Partner, Leeds) and Marie Fegan (Associate, Leeds) explain how English contract law on force majeure and frustration applies to the media, sport and entertainment sector.  Also listen out for the practical tips before the final whistl…

Glass to glass – how is technology changing the world of OTT in sport and how can you futureproof your business?

In this episode, Alex Steinberg, (Of Counsel, NY), talks to Pete Giorgio, Principal at Deloitte Consulting on the ever-evolving developments in OTT. Businesses must keep up with the latest developments to thrive in this fast-moving space – from how content is broadcast, to how it is distributed an…

Is the Metaverse the virtual wild, wild, west?

In this episode we explore the Metaverse – including discussion of what this new technology actually is; its applications and potential benefits; key hurdles to consumption; and the anticipated regulatory and IP uncertainties. The team highlight key considerations on how Web 3.0 is expected to chan…

Race and Sport and the litigation pitfalls

In this podcast Sohail Ali (Litigation & Arbitration Partner) and Gurpreet Duhra (Employment Partner) discuss the litigation risks arising out of racism and discrimination in sport. Sohail Ali discusses the risk to sporting organisations as a result of the growing third party litigation funding mar…

Media, Sport and Entertainment Law Podcast Trailer

In this series, we explore the latest trends and challenges facing businesses today and how they must evolve to meet them, both in the short and the longer term.  Each episode, our leading lawyers and guest speakers from across the worlds of media, sport and entertainment, discuss market and legal…