Los Angeles Lawyer
The Magazine of the Los Angeles County Bar Association
For over 40 years, Los Angeles Lawyer magazine has delivered trusted legal insights to the Southern California legal community. Authored by attorneys for attorneys, each award-winning issue features thought-provoking articles, vital association updates, and valuable opportunities for CLE credit, making it an essential resource for staying current in the legal field.
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HIGHLIGHTS Lights, Camera, Defamation: Behind the Star-Studded Rise and Expanding Scope of Defamation Suits and Anti-SLAPP Statutes High-profile disputes involving movie stars and other public figures, combined with the effects of social media, have fundamentally transformed defamation litigation. This cover story examines the growing use of anti-SLAPP motions and the tension between reputational protection and free speech principles Franchise IP’s New Frontier: Legal Issues in the Rise of Immersive Entertainment Is Wizard of Oz at Sphere still Wizard of Oz? As franchise IP expands into immersive, experiential formats like Sphere, practitioners must grapple with unresolved questions around rights, guild jurisdiction, talent approvals, and how existing legal frameworks may apply to formats that don't yet exist Fielding Success: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Venue Naming Rights and Sponsorship Agreements by Shaun Clark & Joseph Ireland For sports fans, stadium names represent nostalgic memories of beloved teams. For venue operators, sponsors, teams, and leagues, however, stadium names are the result of complex negotiations. Learn about the many structural considerations—and many risks—that go into securing long-term naming sponsorships for stadiums - P L U S - Who’s Watching Out for Talent? The Ethical Responsibilities of the Entertainment Advisory Team (+ MCLE Test) Practice Tips: Protecting Celebrity Likenesses in the Age of Generative AI LACBA 2025-2026 President Jeffrey Margulies Interviewed by Immediate Past President Sarvenaz Bahar Plus, Barristers Tips on Protecting Entertainment Industry Trade Secrets, Closing Argument on High-Profile Crisis Management, and more |
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