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Discovery Block In Authors’ Direct Infringement Claim Against Mosaic AI Program
How are copyright holders to prove their works were used to train AI models if the details about the vast data sets used for such training are kept secret? That dilemma surfaced when a California federal judge recently dismissed a claim of direct infringement raised by a group of authors.
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Legal Teams Are Leaving Critical Mobile Evidence on the Table
One of the most revealing contradictions in today’s legal landscape is hiding in plain sight. Mobile data now plays a role in more than 75% of e-discovery matters, yet fewer than half of legal teams say they see it in even half of their cases. In an era of encrypted messaging, BYOD policies, and dispersed workforces, this isn’t just an oversight, it’s a liability.
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Real Property Law
Adverse Possession Claim UpheldIntent to Abandon Easement Not EstablishedDeed Validity Upheld Despite Absence of Delivery to One Co-Tenant
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United Arab Emirates Is Launching a Specialized Bankruptcy Court to Streamline Insolvency Cases
The United Arab Emirates is launching a specialized federal bankruptcy court to streamline insolvency cases, a step that could increase investor confidence, reduce cross-emirate confusion, and create opportunities for legal and financial professionals.
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Players On the Move
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
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Eleventh Circuit: The Automatic Stay Can Be Lost Through a Debtor’s Misconduct
In a recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit case, the court considered whether a bankruptcy court had the authority to retroactively annul the automatic stay under circumstances where the debtor affirmatively participated in an arbitration but subsequently argued that enforcement of the arbitration award against him should be subject to the automatic stay when he did not like the outcome.
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From Courtroom to Cocktail Hour: 20 Etiquette Rules for Today’s Lawyer
In the practice of law, technical expertise is expected; what often distinguishes an attorney in the eyes of clients and colleagues is professional presence. Etiquette — the way we conduct ourselves in daily interactions — can be a decisive factor in building trust, strengthening client relationships, and representing the firm with distinction.
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The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Personal Injury Claims
As personal injury and bankruptcy law increasingly intersect, attorneys must navigate a complex legal landscape. Nowhere is this more apparent than in cases involving financially distressed individuals with pending personal injury claims, or tort plaintiffs pursuing recovery against bankrupt defendants. This article highlights key questions and considerations attorneys should understand when navigating these types of cases.
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AI In Commercial Construction Contracts
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is permeating every phase of construction — redefining how buildings and projects are designed, managed, and maintained. This article offers practical analysis, sample clauses, and insights into how AI-specific contract terms can mitigate risk and facilitate responsible innovation.
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AI and the Fair Use Defense: Lessons from Two Recent Summary Judgment Rulings
Two judges in the Northern District of California recently issued groundbreaking summary judgment rulings regarding whether an artificial intelligence company’s scraping and ingestion of copyrighted works to train its LLMs qualified as fair use. Both decisions carry potentially seismic importance for AI companies and intellectual property litigators.
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