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NY’s Fashion Workers Act – Explained (with Mikey Glazer)

New York enacts the most talent-protective legislation in the country, redefining who qualifies as a regulated rep and impacting models, influencers, and managers. Key issue: the law imposes a duty to procure on reps—blurring the line between agent and manager.

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HITS Act Passes – Tax Relief for Indie Music and Podcast Creators

The HITS Act allows creators to deduct up to $150,000 in recording expenses. This expansion of Section 181 benefits not just musicians, but potentially podcasters too.

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AI Copyright & Fair Use – New Rulings and a Growing Divide

Meta Wins AI Copyright Case Dismissal

Bartz v. Anthropic – Class Certified

Texas Enacts AI Regulation – The TRAIGA Law

New law bans social scoring, biometric surveillance, and deceptive AI deployment. Effective January 2026.

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Getty v. Stability AI – UK Case Update

Getty withdraws two infringement claims due to jurisdiction limits; focuses remaining case on watermarked images.

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“Que Sera Sera” Heirs Battle Over Copyright Termination

6th Circuit affirms dismissal of Tammy Livingston’s claims over her mother’s valid termination notices.

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Trademark Co-Ownership and Band Rights – Jade Lawsuit

5th Circuit rules that co-owners of a trademark (like girl group Jade) cannot sue one another for infringement unless a contract limits use.

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SCOTUS to Hear Cox Communications Piracy Liability Case

Case may reshape when ISPs can be held liable for not terminating user accounts associated with infringement.

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Credits

Hosted by: Gordon Firemark & Tamera Bennett
Special Guest: Mikey Glazer, Esq.
Managing Editor: Jon Janacek
Contributors: Charles Thorn, Alexis Allen, Yuming “Violet” Zhang, Dawson Holder, Lelwa Maseti