Navigating Copyright Disputes: Is the Copyright Claims Board Right for You?
Posted Jul 18, 2024 | Law Student Blog,
By Zoe Qiu, Washington University School of Law, Juris Scientiae Doctor Candidate, 2026 When considering copyright-related legal action, where do you turn for resolution? Historically, the answer was straightforward: federal courts. Regardless of the dispute’s size or amount involved, federal courts were the sole venue for handling all copyright...
The Complexities and Consequences of Fashion Knockoffs
Posted Jul 18, 2024 | Law Student Blog,
By Matthew Cook, Saint Louis University School of Law, Juris Doctor Candidate, 2026 The fashion industry, a billion-dollar global enterprise, is often plagued by the persistent issue of knockoffs. These are unauthorized replicas of high-end designer products, typically sold at a fraction of the original cost. While knockoffs may...
AI, Identity, and the Right of Publicity
Posted Jul 11, 2024 | Law Student Blog,
By Zoe Qiu, Washington University School of Law, Juris Scientiae Doctor Candidate, 2026 If you’re interested in artificial intelligence and follow updates from major AI tech companies, you might have heard about the dispute between OpenAI and actress Scarlett Johansson. In May 2024, OpenAI introduced its latest AI model,...
Copyright and its Place in Film
Posted Jul 11, 2024 | Law Student Blog,
By Z’necia Hall, Saint Louis University School of Law, Juris Doctor Candidate, 2025 Copyright law protects original works fixed in any tangible medium of expression which includes but is not limited to literary works, musical works, dramatic works, pictorial works, motion pictures and other audiovisual works. Copyright is very...
Counterfeiting: The Hidden Threat to Global Commerce
Posted Jul 11, 2024 | Law Student Blog,
By Matthew Cook, Saint Louis University School of Law, Juris Doctor Candidate, 2026 Counterfeiting is an underground industry that poses significant threats to economies, businesses, and consumers worldwide. It involves the unauthorized reproduction and sale of products, often imitating high-value items like luxury goods, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and everyday consumer...
Copyright and Dance
Posted Jul 10, 2024 | Law Student Blog,
By Kevin Xu, Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, Juris Doctor Candidate, 2026 Music can be copyrighted; everyone knows that. You need a license to perform someone else’s music in most scenarios. But can you dance to it? Are dance moves copyrightable? May choreographic works receive copyright...
Piercing the Corporate Veil: A Legal Mechanism for Accountability
Posted Jun 27, 2024 | Law Student Blog,
By Matthew Cook, Saint Louis University School of Law, Juris Doctor Candidate, 2026 The concept of “piercing the corporate veil” is a crucial legal mechanism used to hold business owners personally liable for a corporation’s actions or debts. Normally, a corporation is treated as a separate legal entity, protecting...
Meet Brianna McIntrye
Posted May 16, 2024 | News & Events,
We are pleased to announce that Brianna McIntyre is our new part-time associate director. Her primary responsibilities are managing our referral service and college outreach program. McIntyre is a St. Louis-born artist whose practice investigates social and political identities through her critical spatial practice and research. A graduate of...
VLAA Seeks Associate Director
Posted Mar 29, 2024 | News & Events,
Update: We have conducted interviews and are no longer accepting applications. We are seeking a part-time Associate Director whose primary responsibilities are managing our referral service and college outreach program. The Associate Director reports to the Executive Director. Our three-person staff also includes a part-time Community Engagement Manager. Compensation...
