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In 2026, Hollywood actors secured the year’s biggest AI-rights legal win, setting a new baseline that studios can’t use or sell AI-generated replicas of performers without consent and pay terms. The ruling strengthened protections around voice, likeness, and digital “twin” exploitation in entertainment contracts. This article breaks down what the court decided, why it matters […]
The new right of publicity law extends protections for a performer’s voice, image, and likeness after death, letting heirs seek injunctions and damages against unauthorized AI replicas. It gives estates clearer enforcement and licensing leverage against deepfakes and synthetic performances. This article explains what the law covers, who can sue, key exceptions, and practical steps […]
A royalty is a contract-based payment—often a percentage of revenue or a fixed per-unit fee—paid to an owner for the right to use their intellectual property, natural resource, or asset. Royalties commonly apply to music, books, patents, trademarks, franchising, and oil and gas, and the rate and payment method depend on the agreement and industry. […]
February 7, 2026•By Attorneys.Media Editorial Staff
Entertainment law precedents from landmark court cases continue shaping media industry operations. These rulings established crucial entertainment worker compensation standards, union representation entertainment rights, and workplace protections that balance creative freedom with legal obligations for all professionals.
