Court lets authors expand copyright case to target Databricks’ new AI models

Five copyright holders sued Databricks and Mosaic ML, claiming their copyrighted works were used to train artificial intelligence systems without permission. Plaintiffs originally alleged that . . .

K-Pop companies seek U.S. court’s help to unmask anonymous YouTubers

Three South Korean entertainment companies turned to a U.S. court to assist in identifying anonymous YouTube users accused of posting defamatory content. The companies sought . . .

People tagging the wrong place on Instagram did not help prove trademark infringement

The City and County of San Francisco sued the Port of Oakland and the City of Oakland alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition. The dispute . . .

Disabled veteran’s $77 billion lawsuit against Amazon dismissed

A disabled Army veteran sued Amazon alleging "cyberstalking" and "cyberbullying" on its gaming platform, New World. Plaintiff claimed Amazon allowed other players and employees to . . .

Beauty products company wins preliminary injunction against online sellers

Plaintiff sued a group of unnamed individuals, corporations, and online sellers, alleging that they were selling counterfeit versions of plaintiff's patented beauty products through various . . .

Online IP enforcement case runs into difficulties

A recent decision highlights some of the difficulties of enforcing patent rights concerning products on e-commerce platforms. Plaintiff sued defendants over product takedown notices defendants . . .

Court rules on how punitive damages may apply in eBay corporate harassment case

A Massachusetts couple who ran an independent news blog sued eBay for allegedly orchestrating a targeted harassment campaign against them. Plaintiffs owned and operated EcommerceBytes, . . .

Online agreement to arbitrate not enforceable

Plaintiff sued defendant gaming company alleging violation of Washington state laws addressing gambling and consumer protection. Plaintiff claimed that after starting with free chips in . . .

Footnote in opinion warns counsel not to cite AI-generated fake cases again

A federal judge in Wisconsin suspected that one of the parties appearing before the court had used generative AI to write a brief, which resulted . . .

Can the owner of a company be personally liable for what the company does?

One of the major benefits of forming a corporation or limited liability company is the shield from personal liability the business entity provides to its . . .