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Meta Gets Victory In Significant AI Copyright Case, But Ruling Limited
A federal judge handed Meta a major win on June 24 in a closely watched copyright case over its use of books to train large language models, but the ruling stopped well short of giving tech companies blanket protection to scrape creative works for artificial intelligence.
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Senate Introduces Measure for ‘Permanent Renewal and Enhancements of Opportunity Zones’
As part of its work on the major budget and tax bill, the Senate has introduced a measure that would offer “permanent renewal and enhancement of opportunity zones.”
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Liability Management Exercises: Read the Fine Print
Liability management exercises (LMEs) have gained considerable attention during the past few years. Whether intended for good purposes or not, LMEs have significantly disrupted the traditional loan business through aggressive priming and subordination tactics — leading some to characterize this phenomenon as lender-on-lender violence.
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In LLC Stakeholder Claim Disputes, Pay Strict Attention to Agreement Terms and Possible Waivers
Bankruptcy cases almost always involve a substantial loss of value. When that happens, disputes arise and claims are asserted among stakeholders. This case is a reminder that when assessing the viability of such claims, if a limited liability company has been utilized for the business, strict attention must be paid to the terms of the agreement, starting with an analysis of whether all fiduciary duties have been waived.
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Fresh Filings
Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.
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Has the In-house Hiring Boom Petered Out? ACC Report Shows Reduced Head Count
Legal departments reduced head count over the past year, according to a new study, raising questions about whether the recent in-house hiring boom has petered out.
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Marketing-Led Training: A Core Business Investment
By partnering with the firm’s professional development or talent team, marketing and communications professionals can provide cost-effective in-house training on nonlegal skills that are critical to a lawyer’s success in today’s client-driven market.
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Co-ops and Condominiums
Evidence Establishes Intent to Create Joint Tenancy
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Is Your Law Firm’s Data Clean and Trusted Enough for AI?
As AI continues its rapid march through the legal industry, law firms are facing a new kind of strategic imperative. No longer is the question whether to use AI — but rather how to do so responsibly, effectively and competitively.
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Ruling in Authors’ AI Suit Lays Out Cautionary Guidelines for Plaintiffs’ Lawyers in Similar Cases
A federal judge handed Meta a major win in a closely watched copyright case over the use of books to train large language models (LLMs). But the ruling stopped well short of giving tech companies blanket protection to scrape creative works for artificial intelligence.
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