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When Man Beats Machine: The Latest in Artificial Intelligence and Copyright
Summer must be coming, because the courts are starting to heat up with copyright decisions in artificial intelligence (AI) cases.
We’ve previously written here, here, and here
about Dr. Stephen Thaler’s attempts to register copyright in “A Recent Ent...
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Washington State Seeks to Ban Noncompetes Altogether
With the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed nationwide ban on noncompetes seemingly dead, states continue to march forward with their own regulation of such agreements. Washington’s current law bans noncompetes for employees making less than a...
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Disney Prevails in ‘Moana’ Copyright Case: Lessons for Creators
On March 10, 2025, a federal jury delivered a verdict in favor of Disney in a closely watched copyright infringement lawsuit. In Buck G. Woodall v. The Walt Disney Co., et al., screenwriter and animator Buck Woodall claimed that Disney's 2016 blockbu...
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That’s Not Fair! Fair Use Defense Denied for AI Training Materials
“A smart man knows when he is right; a wise man knows when he is wrong. Wisdom does not always find me, so I try to embrace it when it does—even if it comes late, as it did here.”
It’s not common for a federal judge to make such an admission, but tha...
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Navigating the Legal Risks of AI: Intellectual Property and Privacy Considerations
This article was originally published in the February 7 issue of the Portland Business Journal.
While Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a current hot topic, it is far from new. Most current focus on AI has been on generative AI or “gen AI,” which power...
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What the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Means for IoT Security and How to Prepare
The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark aims to enhance IoT security by providing a recognizable label for devices that meet cybersecurity standards. Learn how this program helps consumers make informed decisions and how businesses can prepare for compliance.
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