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A Hollywood Awards Show For Lawyers (That Isn’t A Deposition)

Above The Law

Before law school sucks their dreams away under a mountain of student debt, many students picture themselves getting into the entertainment industry. Then everyone ends up drafting venue clauses for regional office supply distributors. Famous clients! Exciting legal problems! Hollywood living!

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India Supreme Court rejects petition challenging constitutionality of caste system

JURIST

The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a petition seeking to declare the caste system unconstitutional on Tuesday. The Constitution as originally drafted refers to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST),” observed CJI Chandrachud during the hearing. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y.

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Recruiting For Senior Advertising Technology Entertainment Associate Attorney [Sponsored]

Above The Law

Ideal candidates will have experience drafting and negotiating a variety of advertising agreements as well as drafting and negotiating privacy and data security provisions for commercial contracts.

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Switzerland passes controversial law banning face coverings

JURIST

Exceptions are made for places of worship, health reasons, local customs, art, entertainment and advertising. The Federal Council originally proposed anchoring the ban in the Criminal Code but later drafted it as a standalone federal law after receiving criticism. Offenders face a fine of up to 1,000 Swiss francs.

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Expert Corner: Key areas while drafting an Artist Agreement

LexForti

In this article, we get to understand the key areas while drafting an Artist agreement between the producer and an artist; engaging the artist for his services for a film or music. When drafting a written agreement between an artist and a producer for the artist’s services for a film, key areas include Ownership and Use of Work.

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Editors Guild of India issue concerns about broadcasting legislation

JURIST

The Editors Guild of India (EGI) on Monday, issued statement on X (formerly known as Twitter), expressing concerns over the draft Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill , stating that the provisions of the bill would lead to an overarching censorship framework for broadcasting services, imcluding the news broadcasting.

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AI Applications for 5 Different Legal Fields

LawTechnologyToday

From finances to entertainment, AI is reshaping how many industries go about their work. Corporate lawyers can use AI to ensure they draft the most beneficial contracts for their clients. Similarly, these programs can highlight errors or points of contention in drafts from the other party. But what about practicing law?

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