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Courts Carve Out Boundaries for What Are Viable Legal Claims Under Federal Digital Music Statutes

January 01, 2026

There are two key federally created entities whose mission it is to issue licenses and collect royalties on behalf of rights holders for digital transmissions of music: SoundExchange and the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC). This article reports on recent court rulings over whether the plaintiffs had viable causes of action related to SoundExchange and MLC royalty payments.

Disney-OpenAI’s Sora Deal Signals for IP, Licensing and Responsible AI

January 01, 2026

For rights holders, platforms and brands, the Disney-Open AI licensing deal illustrates an emerging blueprint for commercializing iconic IP in AI-native formats while attempting to manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risk.

Court of Appeals Rules on 'Good Guy' Guarantees

January 01, 2026

The Court of Appeals reversed a line of lower court cases which had upended the expectations of innumerable contracting parties who bargained for limited “good guy” guaranties.

The Threat Actor Playbook Has Shifted from Files to Rows

January 01, 2026

Given how the threat landscape is evolving, structured data expertise is no longer a niche specialty

The Criminal Tariff Enforcement Wave Is Coming

January 01, 2026

Companies should mark their calendars now — expect criminal tariff evasion cases in 2026.

Judge Blasts Defendant for Ignoring Discovery Obligations and More

January 01, 2026

A recent decision by Bankruptcy Judge Brendan Shannon was peppered with some harsh words for a defendant in an adversary proceeding. Judge Shannon said the party’s “failure to perform basic discovery responses and participation in litigation … has been breathtaking."

The FCA As a Policy Instrument

January 01, 2026

Over the past year, the current administration has redefined the False Claims Act from a traditional anti-fraud statute into a highly flexible policy instrument to enforce its core agenda priorities.

Trust, Focus and Impact: Marketing & PR Predictions for 2026

January 01, 2026

Success in 2026 will belong to brands that combine human judgment with AI capability, communicate with discipline and focus, and treat trust as a measurable business asset, not a marketing byproduct.

Build Networking Connections In 2026 Without the Stress

January 01, 2026

For lawyers, networking is still one of the most dependable and effective ways to generate new business and build a steady pipeline of referrals. Yet many attorneys feel uneasy or self-conscious when walking into a room full of unfamiliar faces. The encouraging news is that networking confidence is a skill that improves with preparation, awareness and practice.

Protecting AI As a Trade Secret Can Create a ‘Goldilocks’ Problem

January 01, 2026

Based on a review of recent case law, this article identifies three considerations that practitioners should pay attention to in cases involving AI trade secrets.

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