November 2024 Roundup of Copyright News
In November, a lawmaker introduced an important bill addressing AI transparency issues related to the use of copyright-protected works. Internationally, OpenAI faced new lawsuits filed by foreign creators and copyright […]
October 2024 Roundup of Copyright News
In October, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) concluded the Ninth Triennial Rulemaking which established exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s (DMCA) prohibition on circumvention of technological protection measures controlling […]
September 2024 Roundup of Copyright News
In September, courts remained busy with copyright cases, with a major decision handed down in a crucial case for publishers. Here is a quick snapshot of some of copyright-related activities […]
Second Circuit Rejects Internet Archive’s Controlled Digital Lending Scheme
For a second time, IA’s fair use defense is soundly rejected by a federal court On September 4, a panel of judges in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the […]
August 2024 Roundup of Copyright News
In August, Congress was in recess, but major copyright cases were being heard and decided by the courts, including those related to AI and secondary copyright liability. Here is a […]
Top Takeaways from Order in the Andersen v. Stability AI Copyright Case
On August 12, an order granting in part and denying in part motions to dismiss a first amended complaint was issued by Judge William Orrick (in the Northern District of […]
July 2024 Roundup of Copyright News
In July, several much-anticipated actions were taken on artificial intelligence and on other topics. The U.S. Copyright Office published a highly anticipated report on AI issues and new regulations relating […]
Mid-Year Review: AI Lawsuit Developments in 2024
The development and launch of new generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies over the last two years has been revolutionary. But these advancements have been accompanied by significant concerns from copyright […]
June 2024 Roundup of Copyright News
In June, Congress was busy with copyright hearings and other activities, and many courts remained busy with many copyright cases on their dockets. Here is a quick snapshot of some […]
House IP Subcommittee Holds Hearing on the American Music Fairness Act
On June 26, the House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet held a hearing titled “Radio, Music, and Copyright: 100 Years of Inequity for Recording Artists.” […]