09.25.24
On September 17, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law two key bills, AB 1836 and AB 2602, aimed at enhancing protections for performers, both deceased and living, in response to the increased adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
08.15.24
A class action against generate artificial intelligence (AI) companies cleared initial hurdles this week in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, which permitted claims of direct and contributory copyright and trademark infringement to proceed, while dismissing other ...
08.06.24
On July 31, 2024, nearly ten months after introducing a discussion draft, a bipartisan group of Senators officially introduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2024 (NO FAKES Act).
06.26.24
On Monday, June 24, 2024, the three US major record labels, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment, filed copyright infringement claims against two artificial-intelligence (AI) music start-ups, Suno and Udio.
05.14.24
In a move to protect music artists and their fans (among a host of additional event presenters), both Maryland and Minnesota recently passed groundbreaking legislation aimed at bringing transparency and fairness to the ticketing industry.
05.13.24
The Copyright Act provides that an action for copyright infringement must be commenced “within three years after the claim accrued.”
03.26.24
On March 21, 2024, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, enshrining in law individuals’ right to protect against unauthorized uses of their voice and misuse by artificial intelligence.
11.06.23
Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes—content that mimics some or all of the characteristics of one’s identity—have captured the wary attention of the public, politicians and the entertainment industry, among others.
10.30.23
The streaming economy has changed the music industry forever, mandating an increased push for transparency for artists and other rights holders who now rely on the streaming platforms as their primary revenue source and connection to consumers.
07.20.23
On July 12, 2023, the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held its second hearing on artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP).