Brian J. MurphyHow Brand Endorsement Sweat Equity Deals are Causing Talent Agency WoesIn the entertainment world, celebrities and professional athletes no longer seek only money as compensation for their product and service…Apr 12, 2023Apr 12, 2023
Brian J. MurphyCelebrities and Professional Athletes in Hot Water with SEC Over Crypto Asset PromotionThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been making headlines recently by enforcing U.S. securities laws surrounding crypto…Mar 2, 2023Mar 2, 2023
Brian J. MurphyInvestment Firms Are Courting YouTube CreatorsInvestment companies looking for the next big revenue stream have taken notice of the second-most popular social media platform in the…Dec 21, 2022Dec 21, 2022
Brian J. MurphyIP Rights in Blockchain and Digital AssetsNFT lawsuits involving content creators, celebrity endorsers, content distributors, businesses, and startups are becoming more frequent as…Oct 10, 2022Oct 10, 2022
Brian J. MurphyHow to Structure NFT AgreementsThe recent lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court by G2 Esports against NFT developer Bondly should serve as a warning to IP…Jun 24, 2022Jun 24, 2022
Brian J. MurphyHow Will Recent Executive Orders Affect NFTs?The rise in popularity of the blockchain ecosystem and growth in ownership of digital currency (e.g., Bitcoin), non-fungible tokens (NFTs)…May 24, 2022May 24, 2022
Brian J. MurphyHow Esports Contracts Exploit PlayersThe increasing popularity of competitive video games has created a global Esports industry that in 2021 had an audience size of 474 million…Apr 11, 2022Apr 11, 2022
Brian J. MurphySponsorship Revenue in the NFL Continues to RiseSponsorship revenue for the NFL increased 12% during the 2021–22 season to a record $1.8 billion, according to sports partnership…Mar 14, 2022Mar 14, 2022
Brian J. MurphySports Jersey Patch Sponsorship Deals on the RiseBrand sponsorship deals, including sports jersey sponsorships have become increasingly common in professional sports. Jersey sponsorships…Feb 15, 2022Feb 15, 2022
Brian J. MurphyEurope’s Independent Production Model & Partnerships AcceleratingAs big streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon, and Disney Plus pivot from capturing market share to profitability, growth in European…Jan 18, 2022Jan 18, 2022
