Right of Publicity Law
SLN #:Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 1015
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Kappes
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This course covers right of publicity law’s historical evolution and development, policy rationales and criticisms, and comprehensive coverage of issues and doctrines of validity, infringement, defenses, and remedies in right of publicity cases. Right of publicity law has grown in importance in recent years with the rise of college athletics NIL deals (after major NCAA policy changes and class action litigation results); the rise of influencers and social media; and the increasing interest in careers in entertainment law (television, movies, podcasts, and the like). This course will interest those who have a focus on IP law, sports law, entertainment law, media law, and First Amendment law.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Teaching Method: In Person
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.