(Podcast) The Briefing: The Fall of SUPER HERO – When Trademarks Become Generic
The Briefing: The Fall of SUPER HERO – When Trademarks Become Generic
(Podcast) The Briefing: New California Laws for Digital Replicas Both Live and Dead
Discussing Sports, Sneaker Culture and Diversity
Wicked Coin: FIFA: Soccer, Scandal, and Sportswashing
The Current State of Web3 Gaming
(Podcast) The Briefing: Trump Train Derailed In “Electric Avenue” Copyright Lawsuit
The Briefing: Trump Train Derailed In “Electric Avenue” Copyright Lawsuit
Conversations With An NFL General Counsel
TortsCenter Podcast | Episode 6 | Fielding the Future: Title IX and NIL
(Podcast) The Briefing: “Hold On” – You Can’t Use That Music in Your Presidential Campaign
NCAA Settlement Update — Highway to NIL Podcast
Title IX — Highway to NIL Podcast
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau vs. the Video Game Industry
(Podcast) The Briefing – Fake Reviews, Real Consequences: Consumer Review Dos and Don’ts
The Briefing – Fake Reviews, Real Consequences: Consumer Review Dos and Don’ts
TortsCenter Podcast | Episode 5 | Higher Standards or Higher Stakes
(Podcast) The Briefing: Punchbowl News’ Trademark Win Despite Rogers Setback
The Briefing: Punchbowl News’ Trademark Win Despite Rogers Setback
NCAA Settlement Hearing — Highway to NIL Podcast
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