Changing Landscape of Entertainment Law & Media

This course will explore the ever-changing landscape of the Media and Entertainment Industry. The goal is for students to have a better understanding of the many areas of entertainment and media world, how they operate and the legal issues impacting each area. We will look at how the industry is evolving and responding to emerging technology, social media, competition for audiences across the globe and the changing demands of the workforce that comprises the industry. The course will delve into how legal frameworks, collective bargaining agreements, arbitrations are impacting the television, film, streaming, sports, news, gaming, and music are changing related to rights, production, consolidation, marketing, box office and so much more.

Guest speakers will be featured throughout this course to bring to life these topics and provide practical insight and analysis of the legal issues affecting the industry.