Gaming, and the competitive games sector, in particular esports and virtual sports, are growing exponentially. The magnitude of such growth can be measured by global financial, economic and social metrics. While this development is no doubt advantageous for the sports, gaming and esports sectors, it raises issues in relation to the most adequate ways to…
The case Four Tet v Domino is the UK’s most recent example of music labels and recording artists battling it out, during the renegotiation of their respective share, on music streams’ royalties, away from sales, and as licenses. Why did Four Tet have to file his claims in court? What was the outcome? Was such…
Wendy Bernfeld has built a stellar career in the streaming industry, even before online video on demand existed! Let’s hear how she got a start, and built up from that, to become the managing director of Amsterdam-based streaming consultancy Rights Stuff.
Kim Bingham is a music performer, recording artist and singer songwriter who has evolved with the times, from ska, to grunge, to rock, to pop, and now, to finance and wealth management. Her 20 years’ career in the music industry is impressive for its resilience, drive and focus on providing the most authentic, engaging and…
Back in 2018, I wrote an article on the use of alternative dispute resolution (‟ADR”) – in particular, arbitration – in the creative industries. On the back of the California arbitration week, and the Paris arbitration week, which both took place earlier this year in March and April 2022, it is worth revisiting whether ADR…
