Legal News Digest: AI Art, Texas Abortion Ruling, Kirkland & Ellis, and Epic vs. Google

In a surprising turn of events, the Copyright office has declined to register AI art on the grounds of lack of creativity. This ruling could be seen to contradict instances of AI-generated creative output, such as the work conducted by Dan Epps in creating Muppet originalists, as discussed in a recent Law360 report.

In a decision that has raised considerable concern, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled against a woman’s entitlement to an abortion in the state, a decision only announced after the individual in question had revealed her plan to leave the state in order to save her life. This unsettling practice within the court is expertly covered by Bloomberg Law News.

Is it ‘party over’ for Kirkland & Ellis, recognized as the world’s most profitable law firm? This question is the basis of a fascinating investigation seen in a recent article by Financial Times.

In the turbulent world of business mergers, a report by the American Lawyer reveals that certain partners at Shearman took the bold move to slash their own pensions by up to 50 percent to pave the way for a merger.

In an important move for family rights, a judge has placed a ban on family separation policies spanning eight years. This critical development in immigration policy is detailed in an article by ABA Journal.

In landmark litigation, Epic has emerged victorious against Google, according to recent coverage by Reuters.

Lastly, in an update to business operations in the international market, a Big 4 firm has made a strategic decision to exit the practice of law in Hong Kong, reported by Law.com International.