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?
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.
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.
Eddy Grant Prevails in Copyright Lawsuit Against Trump Campaign
Trump's fair use argument fails as the musician wins a copyright battle over the unlicensed use of "Electric Avenue" in a viral video from the 2020 campaign.
As Publishers Beat Internet Archive, Are Libraries The Real Losers?
A court win against the Internet Archive has publishers celebrating, but what does it mean for the future of public libraries and digital access?
Court Says U.S. Copyright Termination Might Cut Off Foreign Rights
A new case questions a long-held understanding of termination's impact outside the United States. Did the court overstep its boundaries?