Chain Reaction: Did the Beastie Boys Sue the Wrong Restaurant?
The Beastie Boys filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Chili’s over a 'Sabotage' parody, but is it a case of mistaken identity?
Inside Donald Trump’s Super-Secret Copyright Defense
Trump is actively litigating a copyright infringement lawsuit over the Eddy Grant song "Electric Avenue" while trying to keep relevant deposition testimony in the case permanently under seal.
Ninth Circuit Affirms Server Test in Instagram Embedding Case
The server test is alive and well—at least in the Ninth Circuit—and shields the embedding of social media posts from copyright infringement liability.
Is Copyright’s “Server Test” on Life Support?
Instagram fights a class action in California, while a New York court rejects a settled embedding defense. Is it time to think about life after the server test?
Breaking Down the Instagram Photo Embedding Class Action Lawsuit
In a new development in the ongoing legal saga over photo embedding, Instagram has been hit with a class action lawsuit. Do the plaintiffs have a case?
Why Trump Will Lose (on Copyright Fair Use)
Donald Trump argues that a campaign ad featuring the Eddy Grant song "Electric Avenue" is protected by fair use. Here's why he's wrong.
Social Media Reposting and the “De Minimis Defense”
Fashion designer Elie Tahari was found liable for copyright infringement after reposting a street style photo of one of its outfits on social media. It's a common practice, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's legal.
Is it Legal to Embed Public Instagram Photos on Your Website?
Nearly 25% of online news articles contain embedded links to social media posts. Are the publishers of these articles all committing copyright infringement?