St. Thomas Law Review
Entertainment LawFeaturedPuerto Rico
February 19, 2025By Crystal Couso
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, better known by his stage name “Bad Bunny,” has redefined the use of music as a platform for activism.[i] Known worldwide for his popular songs and commitment to advocating for his homeland of Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny has continued to highlight Puerto Rico’s struggles in his latest album, DeBí TiRAR […]
Employment LawEntertainment LawFeaturedReality TV
February 13, 2025By Chelsea Barcenas
On December 11, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a formal complaint against Kinetic Content, the production company behind Netflix’s hit reality series Love Is Blind.[i] The complaint alleges that the company misclassified contestants as non-employee “participants” rather than employees, potentially depriving them of crucial labor protections.[ii] This case has the potential to […]
DefamationEntertainment LawFeatured
February 3, 2025By Sara Asher
Drake’s federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group (“UMG”) represents a clash between a globally recognized artist and one of the music industry’s most powerful labels. It raises questions about defamation, business ethics, and the obligations of record labels toward their artists. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, […]
Copyright LawEntertainment LawFeatured
April 11, 2022By Genesis Perez Medina
Kanye West surprised the world when he announced that his new album “DONDA 2” will not be available on streaming services like Apple, Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube.[i] The artist, who legally changed his name to “Ye,” has always been vocal about the lack of control artists have over their work. The Grammy award winner said: […]
