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Franklin Graves 🚀
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tech lawyer 👨🏻‍💻 creator • learning everyday • writing Passnfrt + Tubefilter + IPWatchdog • Tweets = my own, ≠ #legal advice | I ♥️ #CreatorEconomy
Creators are more than entertainers—they're entrepreneurs. A recent House hearing focused on the challenges creators face, from the uncertainty of a TikTok ban and trade tariffs to the need for federal support from the Small Business Administration (SBA). Read my full breakdown.
Congressional Hearing Puts Creator Economy Small Businesses at the Forefront
The recent House Committee on Small Business hearing addressed the challenges facing content creators, emphasizing their role as small business owners. Key issues included economic volatility from potential TikTok bans and trade tariffs, the need for better payment terms, and protections against exploitation and intellectual property theft. Witnesses urged lawmakers to expand the SBA's mission to support digital entrepreneurs.
creatoreconomylaw.com
September 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Upload Complete: Laying the Foundation for Creator Economy Law

Franklin Graves announces his law journal article, "Upload Complete: An Introduction to Creator Economy Law," published in the Belmont College of Law Journal. The article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex…
Upload Complete: Laying the Foundation for Creator Economy Law
Franklin Graves announces his law journal article, "Upload Complete: An Introduction to Creator Economy Law," published in the Belmont College of Law Journal. The article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex creator economy, addressing issues like platform dependency, copyright challenges, and the impact of generative AI on creators, urging regulatory attention.
creatoreconomylaw.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Disney’s $10M YouTube Fine is a Massive Warning for Brands and Creators

The FTC's settlement with Disney, which involves a $10 million penalty for violating children’s privacy laws, signifies a shift in accountability for content providers. Disney's mislabeling of child-directed videos on YouTube…
Disney’s $10M YouTube Fine is a Massive Warning for Brands and Creators
The FTC's settlement with Disney, which involves a $10 million penalty for violating children’s privacy laws, signifies a shift in accountability for content providers. Disney's mislabeling of child-directed videos on YouTube led to unauthorized data collection. The settlement mandates stricter compliance measures and emphasizes the creator's role in protecting minors online.
creatoreconomylaw.com
September 4, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Reposted by Franklin Graves 🚀
Helpful foundational overview from @franklingraves.bsky.social Thanks to @lizhagelthorn for the pointer. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Upload Complete: An Introduction to Creator Economy Law
<div> Individuals have been creating and sharing creative works online since the dawn of the World Wide Web. However, only in the last decade and a half have t
papers.ssrn.com
May 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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I just posted episode Ipse Dixit #820, featuring @franklingraves.bsky.social of @linkedin.com discussing his article "Upload Complete: An Introduction to Creator Economy Law." This is the first "monetized" episode, go creator economy! shows.acast.com/ipse-dixit/e...
Franklin Graves on the New Creator Economy | Ipse Dixit
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May 27, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Publication announcement... My paper "Upload Complete: An Introduction to Creator Economy Law" is available to download and coming this summer in the Belmont Law Journal!

papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Upload Complete: An Introduction to Creator Economy Law
<div> Individuals have been creating and sharing creative works online since the dawn of the World Wide Web. However, only in the last decade and a half have t
papers.ssrn.com
May 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Here we go!! Day 1 of the @linkedin.com Legal & Public Policy (L&PP) retreat is happening!

I’m thrilled to be visiting LinkedIn HQ, meeting and connecting with the most amazing team, and learning from some brilliant minds.

#LinkedInLife #LinkedIn #InHouseLegal #LegalTech
May 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I first joined LinkedIn in April 2009 as a member. Today, I am going all [in] and joining in an entirely different way… I’ve landed my DREAM job on the #LinkedIn legal team!

I’m joining the Product, Platform, and Partnerships team as Sr Counsel focused on AI and Data.

#LinkedInLife #OfficiallyIn 🚀
April 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Apple’s gen AI-powered email summary had me all excited for another season of Ted Lasso 😑
February 22, 2025 at 1:12 AM
🚨 Part 2 of the Copyright Office report on AI is out!! 🚨

Spoiler alert: Prompting alone ≠ copyrightable

#copyright #AI #genAI #generativeAI #copyrightlaw
January 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Join us at 4 pm E.T. / 1 pm P.T. TODAY for a live conversation about the TikTok ban and what happens next!

We'll discuss with @theinformation.bsky.social’s @kyurieff.bsky.social, TikTok creator Dulma Altan, & Snap's Jim Shepherd (Director of Content and Global Creator Partnerships).
TikTok in Turmoil: The Fallout and What Comes Next
Join The Information’s Creator Economy team leader, Kaya Yurieff, and a panel of experts as we explore the aftermath of TikTok’s ban deadline. We’ll dive into the implications for creators, advertiser...
www.theinformation.com
January 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
🚨 How did it go for TikTok and creators at the Supreme Court today?? 😬 Not great.

Here's what happened...

creatoreconomylaw.com/supreme-cour...
Supreme Court Unlikely to Stop TikTok Ban - Oral Arguments Recap
Following Supreme Court oral arguments in the "TikTok ban" case, it seems likely that the Justices will not block the law from taking effect on January 19th.
creatoreconomylaw.com
January 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
A little resume humor…

#AI #Copilot #jobs
December 19, 2024 at 7:07 PM
It's (more) officially over for TikTok at the Appeals Court level 💀

On Friday, the court put a final nail in the coffin and the platform's last hope for emergency relief now rests the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Appeals Court gave reasons it isn't granting a temporary pause on the ban or forced sale.
December 14, 2024 at 3:27 PM
TikTok filed an emergency motion with the U.S. Appeals Court to temporarily pause a law that forces the sale or ban of TikTok.

The platform argues the incoming Trump admin might intervene, although many of Trump's nominees support the ban.

Read more 👉 creatoreconomylaw.com/tiktok-to-se...
December 9, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Reposted by Franklin Graves 🚀
🚨 BREAKING: TikTok 'ban' held to be constitutional by appeals court 🚨

App’s future in the U.S. hangs in the balance now that the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, was upheld!

creatoreconomylaw.com/tiktok-ban-u...
TikTok 'Ban' Upheld by Appeals Court
TikTok faces an uncertain future in the US. A recent court ruling upheld a law mandating ByteDance to divest its ownership or face a ban. With Trump potentially returning to the White House, the compa...
creatoreconomylaw.com
December 6, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Happy #TTPDTA day! Finally on vinyl and added to my collection 🤍 #TaylorSwift #TTPD
November 29, 2024 at 8:23 PM
My Apple Pie Crumble mixed drink is delicious!

I also used the Califia Farms Apple Pie Crumble coffee creamer and apple cider.
November 28, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Kylie Minogue singing Slow”
was not on Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade bingo card. But then again, neither was Padam Padam.
November 28, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Final exam is complete and ready for my Cyber Law students to take next week 😂 This is the GIF I included on this year’s instructions page…
November 27, 2024 at 4:50 AM
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Today X rolls out its new TOS. It exposes users to unnecessary liability. @franklingraves.bsky.social shares important related thoughts. www.youtube.com/live/ZbmyFTh...

I highlight the main jurisdiction/privacy issues EVERY X user must know. www.perplexity.ai/page/beware-... #ailaw #legaltech
November 15, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Reposted by Franklin Graves 🚀
Franklin Graves is all about the future of law, particularly where it meets the creator economy, emerging tech, and high-stakes worlds of IP, data, and privacy. Join @franklingraves.bsky.social and yours truly Thursday morning.
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November 13, 2024 at 10:48 PM
Recent legal battles in the #CreatorEconomy are rethinking #IntellectualProperty laws, significantly impacting influencers and content creators.

From style ownership disputes to trademark risks, creators need to rethink how they protect their content.

.a quick 🧵
October 18, 2024 at 4:47 PM