Nick Eziefula writes for City AM’s The Notebook
Writing in City AM's The Notebook column, Partner Nick Eziefula draws on his unique perspective as both a commercial lawyer and recording artist to explore the intersection of law, AI and the creative industries.
Reflecting on Getty Images' recent licensing agreement with OpenAI, Nick argues that the deal should not be seen as a retreat from copyright litigation, but as evidence of a broader shift towards structured, commercial licensing arrangements between rights holders and AI developers. He considers what this means for creators, the future of copyright, and the growing influence of major technology and media businesses.
Elsewhere, Nick examines the CMA's enforcement action against StubHub over unlawful 'drip pricing', highlighting the regulator's clear message that mandatory fees must be presented transparently from the outset of the purchasing process. He also reflects on UK Music's latest Black Music Means Business report, shares highlights from Gorillaz's recent performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and provides a selection of tracks from his summer playlist.
Nick's column was published in City AM, 1 July 2026.
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