Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Five professional models who sued long after a state’s three year statute of limitations expired may pursue their defamation claims against an adult entertainment nightclub for posting their images to the giant social media site Facebook without their permission. However, …

Discovery 89

Discovery 89

IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

On October 21, Los Angeles-based film production company Alcon Entertainment filed a lawsuit in the Central District of California alleging copyright infringement and false endorsement against automaker Tesla, its CEO Elon Musk and media conglomerate Warner Bros.

Media and Entertainment 116

Media and Entertainment Discovery Litigation Technology 116

Complex Discovery

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

For cybersecurity and information governance professionals, understanding the implications of deepfake technology is crucial, as its usage has expanded far beyond novelty or entertainment into areas with significant societal and legal consequences. However, the advent of deepfake technology complicates this process.

Evidence 111

Evidence Media and Entertainment Jury Deliberation Expert Testimony 111

Attorney at Work

JANUARY 11, 2022

‘Tis the season for legal technology predictions, which are entertaining but seldom useful. Social media and chat services have made it abundantly clear that many, perhaps most, people feel an irrepressible need to tell the world about … well, everything. Smoking Guns Galore If You Can Defensibly Preserve Them.

Technology 148

Technology Media and Entertainment Admissibility Legal Research 148

WA Bar News

JULY 10, 2024

While the courthouse doors may remain open in the first instance to nonmeritorious lawsuits, the anti-SLAPP procedures allow a defendant to bring the matter to resolution through an early motion before much (if any) discovery is conducted. The scope of discovery is left to the trial court pursuant to the Civil Rules. RCW 4.105.030(2).

Discovery 83

Discovery Pleadings Cross-Complaint Litigation 83

Complex Discovery

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Roskomnadzor’s Censorship Setback One of the most telling signs of Russia’s internal strain is the failure of Roskomnadzor , the federal censorship body, to implement its plan to deanonymize social media accounts by the November 1 deadline.

Government and Public Sector 59

Government and Public Sector Media and Entertainment Objections Technology 59

IP Whiteboard

JULY 19, 2021

Justice Katzmann’s 533 paragraph judgment in Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd v Palmer (No 2) [2021] FCA 434 makes not only for an entertaining read but demonstrates that Courts will not tolerate those who disregard the regime of copyright protection established under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) (the Act ).

Media and Entertainment 40

Media and Entertainment Evidence Objections Discovery 40