The legal battle over what data tech giants can use to train artificial intelligence has taken an unexpected turn. While most headline-grabbing AI copyright disputes involve bestselling authors, major news outlets, or record labels, a recent federal court ruling...
In the world of online content management, receiving a formal copyright infringement demand letter can be a terrifying experience. For small businesses, non-profits, and independent web service providers, the threat of federal litigation is often enough to trigger...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how content is created, from artwork and music to written materials and design. As these tools become more sophisticated, a fundamental legal question has emerged: who owns the copyright or is there a copyright? A recent...
User-generated content has become a cornerstone of modern digital platforms. From social media to educational tools, companies increasingly rely on users to upload and share content at scale. However, a recent $75 million copyright verdict involving Post University...
For more than a decade, athletes and governing bodies have struggled with the legal complexities of using copyrighted music in figure skating competitions. The recent controversy involving Olympic figure skater Petr Gumennik is simply the latest example of how...
In early January, a federal court dismissed a high-profile lawsuit filed by legendary hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa against Universal Music Group (UMG). The artists had sought to reclaim ownership of their early master recordings under federal copyright law. The judge ruled...
A few months back, a group of authors filed a class action lawsuit against Salesforce in federal court in the Northern District of California, alleging that the company used pirated copies of copyrighted books to train its large language models and power commercial AI...
This one was so big that you may have already heard about it even if you do not have your ear to the ground for IP news. In December 2025, The Walt Disney Company sent a cease-and-desist letter to Google alleging unauthorized use of Disney’s copyrighted works in...