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A group of artists has filed a first-of-its-kind copyright infringement lawsuit against the developers of popular AI art tools, but did they paint themselves into a corner?
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Artists Attack AI: Why The New Lawsuit Goes Too Far

  • byAaron Moss
A group of artists has filed a first-of-its-kind copyright infringement lawsuit against the developers of popular AI art tools, but did they paint themselves into a corner?
In a new lawsuit, Sacha Baron Cohen, who claims he's never used cannabis in his life, objects to Solar Therapeutics' unpermitted use of both the copyrighted Borat character and his own likeness on a Massachusetts billboard
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Sacha Baron Cohen Sues For Use of “Borat” on Cannabis Billboard

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The actor, who claims he's never used cannabis in his life, objects to Solar Therapeutics' unpermitted use of both the copyrighted Borat character and his own likeness.
The SDNY rejects a claim that SiriusXM violated the right of publicity by broadcasting old Howard Stern shows featuring "Stuttering John" Melendez's name, voice and likeness.
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Court Tosses “Stuttering John” Lawsuit Based on Copyright Preemption

  • byAaron Moss
The judge rejects a claim that SiriusXM violated the right of publicity by broadcasting old Howard Stern shows featuring "Stuttering John" Melendez's name, voice and likeness.
Music journalist Victoria Inoyo, whose interview with Pop Smoke was used in a track on the late rapper’s album has settled her lawsuit against his record label.
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Journalist Settles Copyright Lawsuit with Pop Smoke’s Label

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A music journalist whose interview with Pop Smoke was used in a track on the late rapper’s album has settled her copyright lawsuit against his record label.
SiriusXM has filed a motion to dismiss the right of publicity lawsuit filed by "Stuttering John" Melendez, arguing the claim is preempted by the Copyright Act
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SiriusXM Looks to Preempt “Stuttering John” Lawsuit

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In a new motion to dismiss, Sirius argues that the Copyright Act preempts right of publicity claims brought by longtime "Howard Stern Show" personality “Stuttering John" Melendez.
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Why Celebrities Who Don’t Want to Live in California Might Still Want to Die There

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The right of publicity — the legal doctrine that protects the right of celebrities to control and profit…
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When It Comes to the Right of Publicity, Yes, Doubt

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In 2006, the California Court of Appeal in Kirby v. Sega held that a video game’s depiction of pop singer…
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Everything You Need to Know About “The Social Network” and the Law

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The new Facebook movie, “The Social Network,” opened this weekend to rave reviews and the No. 1 spot…
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Clearance Is Sexy Too

  • byAaron Moss
Is it just me, or has there been a larger-than-usual number of right of publicity complaints filed lately…
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