Navigating music rights and estate law simultaneously is incredibly complex. To manage a deceased musician's performance royalties in Ontario, executors must complete a strict legal transfer process... 23 Jun

Handling Musician’s Royalties in Ontario: Guide for Executors

Mercedes Kilmer addresses mixed reactions to her late Father's precedent-setting AI-generated posthumous performance in "As Deep as the Grave"... 29 Apr

Kilmer’s Daughter Defends Late Father’s AI-Generated Performance

Val Kilmer's AI resurrection in 'As Deep as the Grave' is Hollywood's first posthumous performance— and the ethical questions are just starting. Every estate that controls a deceased actor's likeness rights is now watching... 26 Mar

Val Kilmer’s AI Resurrection: Legal, But… Not “Precedent-Proof”

The estate of Hulk Hogan is pushing back forcefully against a claim that seeks $10 million over the origins of the wrestler's branded beer business, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle. 10 Mar

Hulk Hogan’s Heirs Wrestling with $10 Million Beer Brand Lawsuit

Posthumous rights and royalties can be planned around, but they cannot be preserved without continued judicial and legislative oversight of evolving questions as to their ethical use. 26 Feb

Intellectual Property: The Future of IP in an AI World

Whether you are just beginning an artist estate or have been navigating it for years, this 7-part guide will provide you with essential insights on how to start and run an artist estate the most effectively and smoothly possible in 2026. 28 Dec

7-Part Guide: Artist Estate Planning Essentials 2026

Without careful planning, IP rights may become difficult to transfer, become the subject of disputes, lose value, or even be abandoned entirely. Incorporating IP management into your estate plan ensures your creative legacy is protected. 18 Nov

Your Creative Legacy: Estate Planning for Intellectual Property

Estate planning for venture-backed founders is an extension of the strategic thinking that drives a company’s success. Addressing transfer restrictions, tax efficiency, and continuity of control early, helps protect both beneficiaries and the equity founders have built. 18 Sep

Estate Planning Strategies for Venture-Backed Startup Founders

Exploring the legal, contractual, and federal challenges of AI-driven celebrity likeness—from state statutes to the proposed “No Fakes Act.” 27 Aug

Postmortem Publicity Rights: Digital Use of Celebrity Likeness

AI and Ethics Collide: A proposal to use artificial intelligence to recreate the voice of late actor Robin Williams has reignited a contentious debate around consent, legacy, and the ethical boundaries of generative AI. 11 Aug

Robin Williams Voice Recreation Proposal Sparks Backlash

Unlike a typical estate plan, musicians face unique considerations, especially when it comes to rights management, royalties, and long-term protection of their creative works. Here are essential estate planning steps every musician should take... 05 Aug

Protecting Your Legacy Off the Stage: Estate Planning for Musicians

The things that matter most aren’t always in a bank account— "The $2 Million Lawsuit That Started Over Grandma’s Lasagna Recipe"... 24 Jul

Siblings Battle Over Rights to Grandma’s Lasagna Recipe