Daily Archives: August 18, 2025

White Paper: The Strategic Divide: Intellectual Property Approaches Between Holders and Non-Holders in Copyright and Related Regimes

Posted on August 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The modern knowledge economy revolves around intellectual property (IP). Yet, the strategies of those who possess large portfolios of copyrights and related rights differ fundamentally from those who lack them. This paper explores how “IP-rich” and “IP-poor” actors … Continue reading →

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The Chilling Effect of Graham v. UMG on Hip-Hop: A White Paper

Posted on August 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary In January 2025, Drake (Aubrey Drake Graham) sued Universal Music Group (UMG) in the Southern District of New York, alleging UMG defamed him by releasing and promoting Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” and by amplifying it at tent-pole … Continue reading →

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