Writings by Anthony R. Caruso

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Transformative Social Media & Copyright Law

What makes for transformative social media? An iconic photo is at the center of a potential shift in the relationship between what is considered transformative social media and a violation of copyright law. Social media is a complex topic in terms of copyrights. Text, videos, photos and other copyrighted materials are often posted on Facebook […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 22, 2016

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The Rules on Residual Payments

Taking a look at residual payments Stars of television shows often receive continued payments once their roles have ended and the sets have been shuttered, if reruns of the program continue airing. Inevitably, all great runs of programming have to come to an end. However, these television shows often end up replayed over again nightly […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 20, 2016

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What is a Disparaging Trademark?

What makes for a disparaging trademark? Disparaging band names may turn off potential listeners and dissuade retailers and online marketplaces from carrying albums, but when it comes to who may reject the group, the buck stops with the government. The ruling on the Washington Redskins’ name, in which the team’s trademark was denied, may lead […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 15, 2016

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The Rooney Rule Rundown

What is the Rooney Rule? Just over 10 years ago, the Rooney Rule was implemented in the NFL. Since then it has been criticized, praised, probed for loopholes and used appropriately. It is mentioned frequently in discussions of head coaching vacancies. So what is it, exactly? With “Black Monday” over and a number of NFL […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 13, 2016

Navigating Through the Free Agency Period

2016 free agency period just around the corner… While the 2016 free agency period doesn’t begin for another few months, the NFL regular season is over and as teams that missed the playoffs consider their futures, players should also begin thinking about how they would like to continue with their careers. As the playoffs proceed […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

January 11, 2016

A Media Victory on Actual Malice

Understanding actual malice Public figures have always been required to leap tall hurdles when it comes to proving defamation – the law’s way of ensuring First Amendment rights – and those obstacles just grew a bit taller. How can one prove actual malice in a defamation suit? Proving actual malice in a defamation case To […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

December 31, 2015

3 Tips for Choosing an NFL Agent

Taking the right steps in choosing an NFL agent Now is the time when many college football players toward the end of their careers are preparing for the next step, which means choosing an NFL agent to help get them there – the NFL. Choosing an NFL agent is an important decision for individuals aspiring […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

December 29, 2015

The Basics of a Consulting Contract

What makes up a consulting contract? Like other agreements, consulting contracts are composed of numerous provisions, all of which should be respected. Rejection of even one clause of a consulting agreement could result in a lawsuit. For example, Lee Gabler, a former co-chairman of CAA, is suing “The Late Show With David Letterman” producer Worldwide […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

December 10, 2015

Taking a Look at Dead Money

What is dead money? Once an NFL player signs a contract, the team he agreed with cannot release him down the road in an effort to save money. Instead, if the organization does cut the individual, it will have to satisfy the remaining terms of the contract with “dead” money. Dead money comes up often […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

December 9, 2015

How Clearance Agreements are Killing Independent Movie Theaters

Clearance agreements and independent movie theaters Independent movie theaters may be losing opportunities at the hands of big theater chains, all because of deals known as clearance agreements. The Department of Justice has begun an investigation into several theater chains in the U.S., and at the heart of the DOJ’s probe are clearance agreements. These […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

November 27, 2015

Taking a Look at NCAA Transfer Rules

Dealing with the NCAA transfer rules For student-athletes, changing schools in accordance to NCAA transfer rules is no simple task. Some might describe these NCAA transfer rules as Byzantine in their complexity. It is not as simple as applying for a new school, completing the transfer and slipping into a brand new jersey. There are numerous […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

November 25, 2015

Right of Publicity: When You Need a Release Form

What is the right of publicity? Movies are typically not shot exclusively on private sets, and if they were, they likely wouldn’t appear nearly as realistic. However, shooting in a public setting is often accompanied by certain legal requirements. When a production team chooses a public setting for a shoot location, they are typically implicitly opting […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

November 20, 2015

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