
The Awesome Soft-Power of American Music
For more than three decades, it’s been my privilege as an adjunct professor of law and music history at New York University to help students gain a sense of pride […]

Copyrightability of Greeting Cards
Whatever the occasion, a well-selected greeting card with just the right words and images can make the recipient laugh, cry, or want to give the sender a hug. They can […]

The Copyright Community Remembers Mike Remington
On March 30, 2025, our friend and colleague Michael (Mike) Remington passed away peacefully at his home in Madison, WI, surrounded by his loved ones. His obituary was written by […]

Common Types of Music Licenses and Royalties
Music is a universal language that unites people, crosses borders, and enriches our lives, making it well worth protecting. Copyright law is the framework behind how music is protected and […]

Women’s History Month 2025: Women Attorneys Who Champion Copyright
Women’s History Month 2025 is a time to honor, value, and highlight the exceptional achievements of women across diverse fields. The field of copyright law is no exception, where many […]

Black History Month 2025: Honoring Film Trailblazer Jordan Peele
Black History Month 2025 offers an opportunity to reflect on individuals who have profoundly shaped cultural narratives through their work. Among those who stand out is Jordan Peele, a filmmaker […]

Does Copyright Law Protect Christmas Light Displays?
As the fall season ends, the Mariah Carey defrosting process begins – Christmas is here! Across the country excited families begin their Christmas light extravaganza. Whether it is Candy Cane […]

A Copyright Alliance Thanksgiving 2024
It’s hard to believe that I am now entering my tenth year as the CEO of the Copyright Alliance. It’s been a great ten years. I have been blessed with […]

Are Recipes and Cookbooks Protected by Copyright?
There’s a great deal of time, money, and effort that goes into creating recipes and the content that accompanies them. Creators can spend hours perfecting a dish, taking mouthwatering photographs […]

Generative AI Licensing Isn’t Just Possible, It’s Essential
There is a recurring argument made by many generative AI companies and their supporters that getting permission to use copyright-protected material to train AI models is overly burdensome and would […]