In a recent legal development, a federal judge in Colorado has dismissed a lawsuit by Frida Kahlo Corp. and Kidrobot LLC. The companies had taken to the courts to seek confirmation that Kidrobot did not have to purchase a copyright license from Artists Rights Society Inc. to use a depiction of Frida Kahlo’s famed painting…
In a bid to encourage the widespread adoption of its new Copilot AI software, technology behemoth Microsoft has assured its commercial users that it will shoulder any potential legal expenses if they face accusations of copyright infringement pertaining to the use of the software or its generated outputs. This commitment came to light through statements…
Microsoft has taken a decisive step to tackle the legal implications of using its new Copilot AI software. In a recent announcement, a senior legal representative from the company declared that Microsoft will comprehensively cover any potential copyright infringement legal costs borne by commercial users of Copilot. This move comes as another reinforcement of Microsoft’s…
In a significant development, biochemical company Amyris Inc. received judicial approval to reimburse attorney fees, up to an amount of $750,000, for an ad hoc group of creditors. This group holds close to $450 million of Amyris’ unsecured debt. The approval came from a Delaware bankruptcy judge on Thursday. Not much more information is currently…
In a recent legal development, the Ninth Circuit on Thursday denied a case revival request from two military contractors accusing the U.S. Air Force of misappropriation of trade secrets. The dispute involves designs for an aerial firefighting tank system that the contractors acquired from a bankrupt colleague. According to the contractors, the designs they procured,…
Professional development within law firms has taken a decidedly digital turn, as the breadth and influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI affects more client requests. This influx of technological issues leads to questions on how law firms should adapt, and what strategies could help facilitate the transformation. According to Steve Gluckman and Anusia…
In recent legal development, a reality TV celebrity is seeking justice in the court against Reface, a European developer of a deepfake face swapping application. The celebrity alleges that the company has infringed his right of publicity by using his image and likeness without his consent or financial compensation. The right to publicity, an often-controversial…
In the modern world of entertainment, adult engagement with child-oriented intellectual property is on the rise, a trend aptly illustrated by the recent popularity of the “Barbie” movie franchise. This shift in consumer behavior has led to a series of legal discussions concerning fan creations and their potential infringements on intellectual property rights. These legal…
As artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue to rapidly evolve, law firms are finding themselves increasingly fielding client requests for information about these nascent technologies. In this shifting landscape, professional development leaders within law firms have perhaps never played a more significant role. Preparing firms for the inevitable paradigm shifts on the horizon offers unique challenges…
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh likened his job to that of a baseball umpire at a conference on Thursday. In efforts to address ongoing ethics controversies surrounding the high court, Justice Kavanaugh asserted that the Supreme Court is fundamentally “an institution of law, not of politics.” Justice Kavanaugh emphasized that the judicial role is…
In a move geared towards achieving clarity and mitigating confusion brought about by ongoing debates, the State Bar of Texas’ executive committee has taken a unanimous decision to change the name of the organization’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee to the Outreach and Engagement committee. The decision came following arguments emphasizing that the alteration…
In a recent development pertaining to trademark law encompassing major players in the footwear industry, a judge in Massachusetts has disqualified the legal firm Hogan Lovells from representing a shoe company embroiled in a litigation initiated by Reebok. The decision rests primarily on the grounds that Hogan Lovells has previously provided legal services to Reebok….
As AI technology continues to advance, many corporations are contemplating the utilization of their own data to train AI models. The recent updates to OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 Turbo fine-tuning and application programming interface have rejuvenated this conversation. However, before diving headfirst into the implementation, there are crucial legal considerations to keep in mind, as highlighted by…
The New Jersey Supreme Court has recently outlined new strategies aiming to ensure justice accessibility for people of color and other historically marginalized groups, including the advancement of wellness efforts for legal professionals along with the utilization of technology for improved notice of and access to court language facilities. The nine newly-unveiled initiatives are part…
In the latest developments of a civil rights class action in North Carolina, a second sheriff has requested an early dismissal from the case. The lawsuit, brought against a number of officials, alleges negligence resulting from defects in the statewide implementation of a digital court system. The sheriff in question has dismissed these allegations as…
An attempt by Shenzhen Waydoo, a pioneer in the production of water sports gear, to seek a new trial in the recent surfboard intellectual property (IP) litigation has been denied by a federal judge in Delaware. Waydoo was brought to court by MHL Custom Inc., the holder of two key surfboard patents, which accused the…
D.C. District Court Judge Beryl Howell, known for presiding over high-profile cases, including those involving former President Donald Trump, is set to transition into senior status in February according to a recent report. The term “senior status” is a form of semi-retirement for judges in many U.S. jurisdictions, which typically allows them to continue to…
In a recent development, the prestigious Morrison Foerster LLP has revised the eligibility criteria for its diversity fellowship program. The move comes in the wake of a lawsuit filed against the firm last month by a conservative group. It’s notable that the founder of this group has a renowned history of standing against affirmative action,…
Enhanced patent damages under Section 284 of the Patent Act continue to be a significant area for antitrust attorneys and corporations alike. Federal district courts, pursuant to this section, can exercise discretion to increase damages up to three times the amount found or assessed against those found guilty of patent infringement. In light of the…
In an unfolding legal matter regarding Mar-a-Lago, lawyers for the federal government have stated that an attorney for the resort’s property manager is yet to address concerns over a possible conflict of interest. The lawyer is expected to attend a session in a Florida federal court to illuminate on this issue. The potential conflict arises…
John Eastman recently maintained his position during his disbarment trial in California on September 6, 2023. Eastman asserted his belief that the 2020 presidential election was stolen and claimed that former Vice President Mike Pence held sway over the process of electoral vote counting. Eastman also alleged that the accounts of a crucial conversation provided…
Boeing, the American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, is currently seeking to have a lawsuit filed by an aerospace engineering company dismissed. The plaintiff has lodged an accusation that Boeing has stolen their patented technology. Boeing’s contention is that the aerospace company is seeking to turn a business disappointment into an implausible…
Ye, known previously as Kanye West, has taken legal action against a user of Instagram for purportedly leaking his non-public music without approval, according to a report. The action was initiated in a California state court, where the Instagram user is alleged to have violated contract terms and misappropriated trade secrets. The legal proceedings raise…
A recent legal dispute has erupted in Seattle, where the Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority has initiated legal action against Pike Place Fish Market Inc., the prominent tenant of Seattle’s historic downtown market. The allegations, as laid out in a complaint submitted to a federal court in Seattle on Wednesday, express concern that…
In a significant development in the ongoing battle against counterfeit products, Amazon launched two lawsuits in Seattle federal court on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. The company has accused two social media influencers of using their platforms to advertise knockoff luxury brand products. These influencers, according to Amazon, are part of a wider scheme involving third-party…