[1]   Transformation from Physical Books to Digital Platforms   Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is a computer system used for algorithms, search engines, and general assistance, among other applications. [2] Al platforms have become widely prevalent, and this increased use and access to AI technology has caused conflicts between AI creators and human creators. [3] In a suit filed in 2023, Richard Kadrey, an author, comedian Sarah Silverman, and others sued Meta Platforms, In

[1] From genres like “Sunset Fuzz” to “Backyard BBQ” and “Mellow Morning,” Sonos Radio prides itself on curating “music for every moment” for its listeners. [2]  This extensive catalog of music is the product of collaboration and licensing agreements between copyright collectives, music labels, artists, and Sonos. [3]  However, recent developments have heightened tensions between the parties, creating uncertainty about the future of these relationships. [4]   On June 16, 2025

[1] During the 1960s and early 1970s in the Bronx, New York, hip hop culture was born from the African American, Afro-Caribbean, and Latino inner-city communities as a transformative response to economic hardship and social exclusion. [2]  The genre has evolved into today’s Rap music genre and grows considerably in modern-day American culture. [3]  As a consequence, American jurisprudence has increasingly used Rap lyricism as evidence in connection with artists alleged civil

[1] If you look up “AI” in the dictionary, do not be surprised if the definition comes with a citation to a federal court case. [2]  That is exactly where things stand after Encyclopedia Britannica (“Britannica”) and its sibling company Merriam-Webster (“Webster”) filed suit against Perplexity AI in the Southern District of New York. [3]  Perplexity AI’s search engine “Perplexity” is an AI-powered search and answer engine designed to respond conversationally to users’ queries

[1] Background The dispute over the right to produce To Kill a Mockingbird  lies at the intersection of estates, play rights, and conflicting circuit decisions. [2]  The Federal Copyright Act allows an author to terminate any exclusive or nonexclusive transfer or license of a copyright executed on or after January 1, 1978. [3]   In 1969, Harper Lee granted Dramatic Publishing Company (“Dramatic”) exclusive rights to write and license “non-first-class” adaptations of To Kill a

[1]   The Dangers of Deepfakes in the Media   As artificial intelligence (“AI”) becomes more immersive in both technological development and everyday use, the impending threat of deepfake identities continues to grow. Deepfakes are synthetic media that use AI to generate realistic images and videos of events that never occurred. [2] Although they have primarily been propagated online via social media platforms like TikTok for entertainment purposes, there are severe risks in

[1]   When Disney released Moana  in 2016, the film was widely praised for its vibrant animation, infectious music, and celebration of Polynesian heritage. [2]  However, beneath its commercial and critical success, Moana  stirred debate about the boundaries of cultural appreciation, particularly when myth and folklore become the building blocks of mainstream entertainment. [3] This tension came to the forefront in a lawsuit filed by writer Buck Woodall, who alleged that Dis

[1] The American Hockey League (AHL) is the latest US-based professional sports league to face a copyright infringement suit this year. [2] Associated Production Music (APM) brought a suit days after issuing a similar action against a pharmaceutical company for its use of APM’s licensed works across social media promotions. [3] Earlier this summer, a group of music publishers sued over a dozen National Basketball Association (NBA) teams for the teams' use of protected works

[1]   AI services are increasingly the subject of lawsuits by creators seeking to protect their creative works. [2] A consolidated class of fiction authors, non-fiction authors, and The Authors Guild filed a complaint against OpenAI and Microsoft in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on February 5, 2024. [3] The class includes authors such as George R.R. Martin, Elin Hilderbrand, and Jodi Picoult, among others. [4] The Authors Guild desc