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Authors Get Mixed Results with Initial Skirmish in OpenAI Lawsuit
Delve into the complexities of vicarious infringement and DMCA violations in AI training. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar from Weintraub Tobin dissect the recent district court ruling on OpenAI's copyr
Tennessee’s ELVIS Act Isn’t What You Think
ELVIS Act Breaking down the Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and the Image Security Act of 2024. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar from Weintraub Tobin discuss its impact on AI audio technology and how it prot
The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 1
Delve into the legal terrain of influencer marketing from IP infringement risks to FTC guidelines compliance. Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow from Weintraub Tobin navigate the complexities of brand de
Defamation by Docudrama – Inventing Anna (ARCHIVE)
In this episode ofThe Briefing by the IP Law Blog,Scott HerveyandJosh Escovedo discuss a defamation dispute between Rachel Williams a victim of con artist Anna Sorokin and Netflix, over her po
Truth Maybe Crazy, But Truth Just Got Kanye West Out of a Defamation Case
Discover how truth became the ultimate defense in the legal battle between Cynthia Love and Kanye West. Join Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri from Weintraub Tobin as they unpack the court's ruling on w
The Patent Puzzle: USPTO’s Guidelines for AI Inventions
Can AI inventions be patented? Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri explore recent USPTO guidance on patenting AI-assisted inventions in this installment of "The Briefing" by Weintraub Tobin. - - Watch t
How Far Back Can You Go: Supreme Court to Decide Circuit Split on Recovery of Copyright Damages
How far back can a plaintiff recover damages in a copyright infringement case? Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss this contested copyright law question in this installment of "The Briefing" by
Writers, Actors, AI: The AI Centric Changes to the WGA and SAG Agreements
Delve into the new WGA and SAG contract provisions relating to AI. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg tackle the terms and changes in this installment of "The Briefing" by Weintraub Tobin. - Watch this
Tag, You’re Sued: Graffiti Artists Sue Over Use of Their Tags
Graffiti artists Nekst and Bates have filed a lawsuit against Guess and Macys for incorporating their tags in various articles of clothing. Scott Hervey and James Kachmar discuss this case in the nex
Nirvana Stuck in Lawsuit Over “Nevermind” Album Cover
As James Kachmar previously wrote on the IP Law Blog, the man who was photographed as a naked baby in 1991 for Nirvana's iconic "Nevermind" album cover is now suing the band for distributing child por