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Franklin Graves


Franklin Graves is an in-house technology, IP, and media law attorney based in Nashville. He runs Creator Economy Law, a weekly newsletter and blog focused on breaking down all things legal across the creator economy space. He also enjoys providing volunteer legal assistance to creators.

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From deepfakes to data: How Biden’s AI executive order could impact the creator economy

President Biden signed a groundbreaking executive order, reshaping the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on the creator economy.

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MrBeast Burger Meltdown: Insights for Creator Deals from the Lawsuit

What we can learn from the contractual chaos and branding turmoil surrounding the unraveling of the MrBeast Burger deal.

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Watch those DMs: Legal service via DMs permitted by Texas court

Lawyers are sliding into creators’ DMs.

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Illinois became the first state to pass a law protecting child influencers

A new law passed in Illinois gives young content creators protection from family exploitation.

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‘IT’S ENOUGH SLICES!’: Activision sues creator Anthony Fantano after he requests six-figure payment for the use of his viral pizza slice TikTok audio

Everyone wants a slice of the revenue pie.

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What do creators need to know about Section 230?

If you’re a creator, you may have heard Section 230 in the news lately. Here is Section 230, explained.

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What creators need to know about TikTok CEO Shou Chew’s congressional testimony

‘With data comes power.’

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AI tool users beware: Copyright Office’s denial of protection for graphic novel underscores new legal vulnerabilities for creators

The U.S. Copyright Office decided to cancel a portion of the copyright registration it previously issued for Kristina Kashtanova’s ‘Zarya of the Dawn,’ sparking debate.

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Court says YouTube channels with children’s audiences like Ryan’s World, CookieSwirlC, Cartoon Network must defend against state-level children’s privacy class action lawsuit

An appeals court in California is allowing a class action lawsuit to continue against YouTube and several kids and family YouTube channels.

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