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“Double Shot,” Salt-N-Pepa Cases Yield Latest Developments In Copyright Termination Litigations
Two federal courts recently issued rulings on notable issues impacting whether and how artists can terminate prior assignments of copyrights in their works.
Accountability and Precision Define the Next Phase of AI Adoption
As law firms move from experimentation to real dependence on AI in their workflows, the bar is rising. The mandate is no longer “Can AI do it?” Now, it’s “Can AI help us do it precisely, responsibly and in a way that actually moves the business forward?” That’s where the human factor becomes nonnegotiable.
When It Comes to Trademark Searches, AI Misses the Mark
Artificial intelligence tools powered by large language models have become valuable resources in the trademark process. Despite incredible progress in natural-language reasoning, AI tools still face fundamental limitations when it comes to performing even basic trademark searches. Here are five important reasons why.
Ripeness and Zoning: Why Efforts to Bypass Local Land-Use Decisions Die on the Vine in the Second Circuit
While the term ripeness may conjure up images of fruit or produce, in federal litigation it functions as a pragmatic barrier against premature judicial intervention. The plaintiffs in 61 E. Main St. Assoc., LLC v Vil. of Washingtonville felt the full force of this doctrine after their claims alleging unlawful, discriminatory delay in approving their project were dismissed as unripe for adjudication. The Southern District of New York reaffirmed the Second Circuit’s longstanding approach to zoning disputes: No Final Decision, No Federal Lawsuit.
The Bunny v. the Copper Top: What A Battery Brand Battle Can Teach Us About Differentiating Law Firms
When you compete on claims no one can verify, you risk losing the only thing that matters: the belief that your brand is worth the premium.
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