‘Eden’ vs. ‘Yellowjackets’: Another Day, Another Absurd Copyright Lawsuit
A recycled plot device sparks a copyright infringement lawsuit against Showtime’s ‘Yellowjackets,’ but this case is destined for a crash landing in court.
Will AI Copyright Claims Keep Standing After New Ruling?
How a new court win for OpenAI and a tough Supreme Court standard may leave AI copyright claims on shaky ground.
Ed Sheeran Wins Copyright Appeal: 5 Things to Know
In a copyright battle over pop music’s building blocks, the Second Circuit delivers a win for Ed Sheeran—and for future creativity.
Gigi Hadid’s No-Defense Offense Pays Off in Copyright Default
Model Gigi Hadid defaults in a copyright lawsuit over an Instagram post, leading to a judgment of only $3,000 in damages. Was it a savvy strategy or just a lucky break?
13 Spooky Copyright Cases, Just in Time for Halloween
The only thing scarier than a slasher flick is a lawsuit. Here are some of the greatest copyright horror stories, featuring such classics as "Nightmare on Elm Street," "Halloween," "Dracula," "Ghostbusters" and ... a creepy McDonalds character?
American Airlines’ Copyright Victory Is a Flight To Nowhere
Jury awards American Airlines $9.4 million in copyright damages against Skiplagged—but the website’s business model remains largely unaffected.
2 Live Crew Reclaims Copyrights in Iconic Rap Hits
A Florida jury has handed 2 Live Crew a big win, allowing them to reclaim copyrights in classic rap tracks in a long-running legal battle with Lil’ Joe Records.
Documentary Duel: Lawsuit Claims Netflix Copied Boy Scouts Abuse Film
Two documentaries, one Boy Scouts scandal—a trial lawyer claims Netflix copied his film, but the legal trail ahead looks rocky.
Fleetwood Facts: Art Imitates Life, But Does It Infringe Copyright?
A new lawsuit over Broadway’s 'Stereophonic' tests copyright's limits, as Fleetwood Mac's former sound engineer claims the hit play copies his real-life story about working on the 'Rumours' album.
2 Live Crew Court: Copyright Termination Rights Survive Bankruptcy
A federal court says 2 Live Crew’s copyright termination rights survived bankruptcy, keeping the group’s bid to reclaim their masters alive.
Atari’s Copyright Claim Against State Farm Survives Challenge
Atari’s copyright infringement lawsuit against State Farm advances, underscoring the importance of careful clearance in advertising.