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AGG News
Georgia’s “Name, Image, and Likeness” Law for Student-Athletes Goes Into Effect
January 6, 2022 (Arnall Golden Gregory LLP)
In May, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 617, which goes into effect on July 1, 2021. In doing so, Georgia has joined several other states with “Name, Image, and Likeness” (“NIL”) laws that take effect on this date. The Georgia law, like others around the country, allows student-athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness through sponsorships, endorsements, personal appearances, autographs, and social media marketing. More >
Coachella Wins Restraining Order Against Live Nation Over Similarly Named New Year’s Eve Event
December 21, 2021 (Rolling Stone)
A judge ruled that the original name of the “Coachella Day One 22” concert likely infringes on the annual festival’s trademark. More >
Is Copyright-Free Music the Future of Commercial Music?
December 20, 2021 (Music Business Worldwide)
The idea of releasing music that has no...
A man in his 30s has been referred to prosecutors for claiming on his social media account that the 1980 Gwangju Democratic Uprising was a riot instigated by spies. The Daegu Dalseo Police Station...