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New AI Suit By Authors Against Anthropic
September 01, 2024
A new class action filed on behalf of several authors alleges that artificial intelligence startup Anthropic committed "brazen infringement" by using "hundreds of thousands" of copyrighted books to train "Claude," its flagship collection of large language models.
Is Supreme Court the Next Step In Deciding ISP Copyright Infringement Liability?
September 01, 2024
A new appeal landed at the U.S. Supreme Court with potentially billions of dollars at stake for the music, movie and Internet industries. The question presented is whether internet service providers such as Cox Communications, AT&T and Comcast should be held liable for the copyright infringement committed by their users.
Fresh Filings
September 01, 2024
Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.
Players On the Move
September 01, 2024
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Supreme Court Unwilling to Rule On Constitutionality of Florida and Texas Social Media Legislation
August 01, 2024
The court's unwillingness to issue a final decision at this early stage indicates how much is at stake for social media moderation of users' postings. The outcome could set a crucial precedent affecting the regulation of content on social media platforms, influencing how these entities manage user-generated content and exercise their editorial discretion.
The Future Viability of 105(a) Injunctions Following the Supreme Court's Decision In 'Purdue Pharma'
August 01, 2024
Until now, a successful reorganization assumed the debtor could confirm a plan with nondebtor releases and injunctions based on less than full creditor consensus. Now that nonconsensual releases in Chapter 11 plans are no longer permitted, will debtors have a more difficult time obtaining a 105(a) injunction?
Louisiana Federal Court Delivers Ruling on Worldwide Rights in 1960s Party-Rock Song Copyright
August 01, 2024
"Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)," a hit record for the Swingin' Medallions in the 1960s, became an enduring party-rocker from that era. Today, rights in the "Double Shot" musical composition are at the center of litigation in Louisiana federal district court.
Do FL and CA Talent Agency Law Cover Social Media Influencers and Esports Talent?
August 01, 2024
If the definition for "artist" under Florida's Talent Agencies Act applies to influencers and esports players, then likely a lot of unlicensed representatives are in violation of the state's statute — and the penalties are pretty serious.
Playing Field Grows for Sports Law Practices
August 01, 2024
More law firms are betting on growing their sports practices amid recent changes in amateur and professional sports, finding it hard to ignore the multi-practice work that teams and leagues can bring to lawyers.
Fresh Filings
August 01, 2024
Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.

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