The 7th Circuit in Huston v. Hearst Communications, Inc. just issued a published decision in a putative Illinois Right to Publicity Act class action laying the claims to rest. The ruling should prove to be useful guidance in jurisdictions where similarly suspect claims are still being pursued.
Seventh Circuit Rules on Dubious Claims Under ‘Right of Publicity’ Statute
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