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Luminary Group’s clients get a lot of press, but aren’t the only ones making headlines. Check out recent press involving the legal landscape of licensing intellectual property, our expert witness valuations, and the work Luminary Group does for our clients.

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Licensing International to publish Luminary Group’s Jonathan Faber article on Right of Publicity and Name Image Likeness in upcoming Executive Voices

WIPO’s two day worldwide Synthetic Media program includes Luminary Group’s Jonathan Faber leading Right of Publicity topic

ISBA and IU Maurer School of Law host Right of Publicity & NIL event including Luminary Group’s Faber

Almost $20M awarded in trial that Luminary Group’s Faber served as expert witness

Two separate trials, twice Luminary Group’s Jonathan Faber expert witness valuation awarded by jury

Luminary Group’s Jonathan Faber quoted in USA Today

Luminary Group’s Faber appears on legal panel at film festival

Executive Voices article in Licensing International by Luminary Group

Licensing International article covers iconic personalities, music catalogs, and licensing with Luminary Group

Luminary Group’s Jonathan Faber interviewed re: IU’s Coach Bob Knight

IU McKinney profiles Luminary Group alumnus

Total Licensing Summer edition AI licensing article by Luminary Group (pg. 127)

Billboard discusses Right of Publicity issues in AI Drake and the Weeknd song with Luminary Group’s Jonathan Faber

ABA Entertainment & Sports Journal publishes article by Luminary Group’s Jonathan Faber

Licensing International article by Luminary Group’s Jonathan Faber

Article in new Total Licensing by Luminary Group

Luminary Group personnel to present Indianapolis Bar Association CLE on Right of Publicity

Total Brand Licensing article by Luminary Group (pg. 58)

Luminary Group’s Jonathan Faber interview re: radio station rebrand

Babe Ruth’s daughter, Julia Ruth Stevens, passes away at age 102

Total Brand Licensing

LIMA eNews article by Jonathan Faber

Luminary Group’s Jonathan Faber in Indianapolis Business Journal

Luminary Group’s Faber discusses Prince’s estate valuation in The Indiana Lawyer

Valuing Prince’s Image Rights

Indiana Lawyer covers Luminary Group’s role in Jesse Owens movie Race

Indy-area paper talks with Luminary Group execs re: movie contracts for iconic figures like Jesse Owens

Luminary Group puts together Race movie contract for Jesse Owens’ family

Luminary Group’s Faber and Quarles and Brady’s Tragesser lead Indy Bar Right of Publicity CLE

Luminary Group presenting at Savannah Law Review’s The Walking Dead colloquium

Luminary Group’s Faber quoted in Hollywood Reporter’s “Hollywood Hologram Wars”

Jonathan Faber Luminary Group quoted in ABA book on Right of Publicity

Luminary Group’s Founder gives live interview on TBS eFM Primetime with Henry Shinn

Luminary Group interviewed by Associated Press re: Arkansas legend Coach Broyles and Right of Publicity law

National Baseball Hall of Fame recognizes Luminary Group in announcement of major new Babe Ruth exhibit

Luminary Group joins SAG in Keller amicus brief; NCAA settled for $20 Million

Business Valuation Resources (BVR) publishes interview citing Luminary Group’s Jonathan Faber

LIMA publishes Luminary Group article in Bottom Line newsletter

Jury awards $1.8 Million based on expert testimony of Luminary Group’s Faber

North Carolina Bar Journal article by Jonathan Faber of Luminary Group

Lombardi “performs” for Super Bowl XLVII half time show

Bloomberg BNA Journal article features Jonathan Faber of Luminary Group

Luminary Group’s Jonathan Faber Discusses Virtual Celebrities

WIBC Interviews Jonathan Faber Re: NH Right of Publicity Effort

Luminary Group’s Faber Discusses Tupac Hologram

Faber & Luminary Group Secure Indiana Right of Publicity Law

The Remarkable Star-Power of Luminary Group’s Babe Ruth

SBD Notes Luminary Group’s Support of QB Ryan Hart

Video Game Likenesses Case Divides Hollywood

The Business of Bob Marley: Billboard Cover Story

There’s Plenty of Value in a Growing Practice

Lawyer’s Connection to the Greats Runs Deep

Client Updates

IU’s Fernando Mendoza receives Big Ten Conference Jesse Owens Male Athlete of the Year Award for 2026

Major Taylor documentary receives Emmy Award nomination

Lombardi mentioned in Survivor 50 premier episode “Epic Party”

Jesse Owens and American Greatness

MLB.com article: Babe Ruth’s legacy unmatched even after 100 years

Remus Babe Ruth Reserve bourbon returns for 2025 ultra-limited second run

New Yorker features Major Taylor rendering by Kadir Nelson on its cover

Major Taylor receives Distinguished Hoosier Award

Babe Ruth still setting records: “called shot” jersey sells for $24,000,000 at auction

Jesse Owens named greatest US Summer Olympian of all time by Sporting News

Announcing Remus Babe Ruth Reserve Bourbon

Babe Ruth 1914 rookie card sells for $7.2 million, highest ever Ruth item

United States Postal Service Honors Coach John Wooden with unveiling of 2024 USPS commemorative stamp

USMNT Weston McKennie names Jessie Owens RACE as a G.O.A.T. sports movie

Take a Look at the incredible career of Satchel Paige

Luminary Group clients dominate ESPN Top MLB players list: Babe Ruth #1, Cy Young, Honus Wagner, Satchel Paige, Walter Johnson

Roots of Fight’s “Greatness Gives Back” honors Jesse Owens and Major Taylor, among others

Luminary Group licensed Super Bowl LV spot makes AdWeek list of top viral moments

Lou Gehrig confirmed Babe Ruth’s legendary called shot

Luminary Group client Jesse Owens described as greatest hero in American sports

Coach John Wooden joins Luminary Group’s roster of iconic clients

Satchel Paige’s talent almost impossible to fathom, honored by MLB

MLB recognizes Luminary Group’s Josh Gibson, one of the greatest sluggers of all time in any league

Sports Illustrated on Satchel Paige, perhaps the best pitcher ever

NFL names Luminary Group’s Johnny Unitas all-time top 10 Quarterbacks (1 of 3 unanimously selected)

Smithsonian historian analyzes impact of Babe Ruth trade from Red Sox to Yankees

Babe Ruth 500th Home Run Bat Auction for over $1M

Auction of Babe Ruth jersey for $5.64 million creates another Ruth record

Babe Ruth’s daughter, Julia Ruth Stevens, passes away at age 102

Major Taylor recognized in New York Times article “Overlooked”

Video of Luminary Group’s Babe Ruth client receiving Presidential Medal of Freedom

Forbes covers Luminary Group’s Babe Ruth receiving Medal of Freedom

Babe Ruth, 2018 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient

Autographed baseball sets auction record, over $600,000; four of the players are Luminary Group clients

Ohio Governor dedicates park named for Jesse Owens

A look back at Satchel Paige and his Major League Baseball debut

The Power of Baseball’s Forgotten Star

Major Taylor stars in new Hennessy campaign

MLB The Show 18

When Babe Ruth Became Babe Ruth

Jesse Owens auction of historic personal items

Carl Lewis discusses Jesse Owens

Lost Babe Ruth Interview

Babe Ruth Headlines in MLB The Show 18 PlayStation video game

Notre Dame football to honor Knute Rockne with throwback uniforms

Norwegian Airlines’ Babe Ruth Boeing 787 airplane

Notre Dame’s Rockne Heritage Uniform unveiled

Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation & Green Bay Packers raise cancer awareness

Jesse Owens #5, Satchel Paige #18 on 50 Greatest Black Athletes list

Charlie Sheen’s Babe Ruth items auctioned for over $4 Million

Race, Jesse Owens film, nominated for Best Film, Best Actor and 6 other awards

Negro Leagues reflecting on Josh Gibson’s greatness

Babe Ruth is the most sought after and valuable personality in baseball

Opera Josh Gibson Story to open in Pittsburgh

A comparison of Jesse Owens to Andre De Grasse under equal conditions

ESPN names Babe Ruth #1 MLB player ever & Walter Johnson #9

Babe Ruth to be honored in new National Portrait Gallery exhibition

Alabama names portion of highway in honor of Jesse Owens

Happy National Babe Ruth Day!

Teleflora ad licensed by Luminary Group featuring Vince Lombardi named AdWeek’s “Ad of the Day”

Ohio names supercomputer after Jesse Owens with involvement of Owens family and Luminary Group

Indiana Lawyer covers Luminary Group’s role in Jesse Owens movie, Race

Letter written by Jesse Owens’ daughters

4 legends who changed baseball; none more than Babe Ruth

Cover story of Parade: Jesse Owens’ daughters and the movie Race

Chicago Tribune interview with Jesse Owens’ daughters

Race opening day, ABC News talks with Stephan James

NBC airs authorized Jesse Owens documentary during Race premier week

Football’s most famous grave site

adidas celebrates Jesse Owens with new collection

New trailer released for upcoming Jesse Owens movie, “Race”

adidas unveils Jesse Owens colorways versions of D Rose 6, D Lillard 2 and Crazylight Boost 2.5 sneakers

Footage of Jesse Owens running in 1936 Olympics

Long-lost footage of Super Bowl I and Vince Lombardi found, to air on NFL Network

Jesse Owens trailer for “Race” released

Jesse Owens film Race will be the best movie about Owens

Jesse Owens’ family presents Usain Bolt and teammates with gold medals in China and promote upcoming Owens movie

When Jesse Owens won the first of four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics

Cleveland School of the Arts honors Jesse Owens in mural

Jesse Owens named one of the 10 most inspirational runners ever

James Taylor’s new song, Angels of Fenway, focuses on Babe Ruth and the Babe’s legacy

Luminary Group’s clients Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Cy Young, Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige honored in MLB’s Franchise Four fan-voting contest

Babe Ruth’s daughter, 98, throws opening pitch at Fenway Park

Remembering Babe Ruth Day at Yankee Stadium

Honus Wagner card sells for $1.3 Million

ESPN names Luminary Group’s Satchel Paige #1 Negro League player ever & Josh Gibson #3

Vince Lombardi’s sweater auctioned for $43,000

Josh Gibson Heritage Park to open in Pittsburgh

Babe Ruth once again named the greatest Major League Baseball player. Ever.

Luminary Group’s Knute Rockne inducted into Rose Bowl Hall of Fame

Senate resolution honors Luminary Group’s client, Olympian Jesse Owens

AdWeek article reveals why deceased legends (like Babe Ruth, Vince Lombardi and Jesse Owens) are best option for endorsement deals

New Jockey ad licensed by Luminary Group features Babe Ruth

Sports Illustrated names best MLB players ever: #1 Babe Ruth, #3 Cy Young, #9 Honus Wagner, 30% of the top 10 are Luminary Group clients

Jesse Owens film licensed by Luminary Group to Focus Features, will star Jeremy Irons and Jason Sudekis

Babe Ruth auction of first contract goes for $1.02 Million

Babe Ruth’s granddaughter interviewed

10 Interesting facts about Babe Ruth’s major league debut

Remembering Babe Ruth’s major league debut

Major new Babe Ruth exhibit launched at National Baseball Hall of Fame

Confirmed: Babe Ruth greatest Yankee. Ever.

Historic Babe Ruth Hall of Fame plaque goes on tour

Josh Gibson opera “The Summer King” debuts

SCP issues press release on upcoming, historic Babe Ruth auction

Rare Babe Ruth watch to be auctioned

NFL.com readers name Luminary Group client Johnny Unitas the greatest QB ever

Julia Ruth Stevens visits the other House that Ruth built, reports New York Times

Babe Ruth and St. Pete’s spring training history

Babe Ruth’s childhood baseball field to be preserved

Babe Ruth not only part of baseball’s Mount Rushmore, but the Mount Rushmore of ALL sports

ESPN publishes the Gospel of St. Vince

Jesse Owen’s historic Olympic gold medal auctioned for $1.47 million

NY Post interview with Vince Lombardi Jr. gives fascinating insight on being the “Coach’s son”

Vince Lombardi honored by his alma mater

Jesse Owens has “no equal as greatest track athlete,” declares Chicago Tribune

NFL Hall of Famer Art Donovan passes away at age 88. Godspeed, Art Donovan. It was a pleasure working with you.

Coach Vince Lombardi nominated for Emmy Award for his part in CNBC’s “Winning” ad licensed by Luminary Group

Rare, remarkable Babe Ruth uniform on exhibit

ESPN names Vince Lombardi #1 coach of all time

Talking to the great Satchel Paige

Lombardi’s Legacy premiers this week on ESPN

Honus Wagner, one of baseball’s all time greats, and…lawman!

Adweek reports on Babe Ruth cameo in Jockey ad campaign

ESPN: Coach Vince Lombardi well ahead of his time in relation to NBA’s Jason Collins recent announcement

USA Today announces Satchel Paige should be subject of next great baseball movie

Almost 30 years before Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth saved baseball

Luminary Group’s client, Honus Wagner, sets new record! Wagner card auctioned for $2.1M

The Case For Babe Ruth as the Best Ever

License Magazine Announces New Babe Ruth Licensee, American Mint

NBC Honors Luminary Group Client Satchel Paige with Jersey on Outfield Wall

Satchel Paige’s Family Participates in Opening of Refurbished Satchel Paige Stadium in Kansas City

Heinz History Center Honors Baseball Legend and Luminary Group Client Josh Gibson

Babe Ruth Yankees Jersey Sells for $4.4 Million

Satchel Paige’s Family Contributes to New Book

Luminary Group Lands New Babe Ruth Licenses with Chevy, Ripple Junction, Open Brands and Hanover Insurance

Auction of Babe Ruth’s Yankees Jersey Predicted to Set Record

Babe Ruth and the Naming of the Baby Ruth Candybar

Article Provides Rare Insight to Babe Ruth’s Life

Vince Lombardi Featured in USAA ‘Hometown Heroes’ Campaign

ESPN article cites work Luminary Group performs for Family of Vince Lombardi

Babe Ruth Appears in Pepsi Max ‘Field of Dreams’ Homage

Articles

Licensing International article by Luminary Group’s @FaberLaw

Total Brand Licensing article by Luminary Group (pg. 58)

Total Brand Licensing

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