ChatGPT’s Ghibli-Style Images Are Testing Copyright Law
April 30, 2025
Last month, a flood of whimsical, dreamlike portraits in the style of Studio Ghibli (the Japanese animation studio) swept across social media. What began as a playful social trend quickly raised legal concerns. Within days, users began reporting that OpenAI had restricted prompts referencing specific artistic styles. This trend offers a live case study of how generative AI may implicate core doctrines of copyright law, including derivative works, substantial similarity, and fair use.
Players on the Move
April 30, 2025
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Seventh, Ninth Court Rulings Tighten Reach of Federal Video Privacy Protection Act
April 01, 2025
The VPPA may be nearly four-decades old and video-rental stores largely a thing of the past, but the rise of online content, streaming services and ancillary activities has brought with it frequent litigation based on the VPPA. The key challenge in these litigations is how to interpret the VPPA’s 1980s terms in light of today’s digital advances.
Strategies for Negotiating AI Vendor Contracts
March 31, 2025
As artificial intelligence continues making inroads into the entertainment industry, AI vendor contracts are introducing new legal complexities that go beyond traditional “Software as a Service” (SaaS) agreements, often shifting significant risk onto customers.
How UK Is Grappling With Copyright Issues In AI
March 31, 2025
How the United Kingdom is addressing the key copyright infringement issues as they relate to generative AI models and output, and highlights the “fair dealing” and statutory provisions unique to the country.
Fresh Filings
March 31, 2025
Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.
Players On the Move
March 31, 2025
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Second Circuit Expands DOJ Power In Anti-Kickback Statute
March 01, 2025
In recent years, the DOJ has wielded the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) to exact steep penalties from corporate actors and individuals alike for the improper exchange of something of value to generate healthcare business funded by a federal program. When coupled with the False Claims Act, the AKS turns into a potent civil enforcement tool that carries many of the same draconian penalties as criminal enforcement, achieved via a less demanding path.
