11.14.24
In a rare occurrence, a jury has rendered a verdict over termination rights under the U.S. Copyright Act. On October 16, 2024, a Florida jury found in favor of renowned hip-hop group 2 Live Crew (2LC), restoring ownership of the copyrights to various of the group’s iconic albums.
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.
01.16.24
On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, lawmakers in the House of Representatives announced the introduction of a new discussion draft of a bill called the No Artificial Intelligence Fake Replicas And Unauthorized Duplications Act (No AI FRAUD Act).
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.
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).
06.21.23
Generative AI presents a profound opportunity and challenge for artists in the music industry.
04.28.23
Four federal agencies issued a unique Joint Statement this week on enforcement priorities related to “automated systems,” including artificial intelligence.