AI in the Spotlight: Legal Showdowns, Copyright Battles, and Industry Strikes – Entertainment Law Update 171



SUMMARY

In the latest episode of Entertainment Law Update, Gordon Firemark and Tamara Bennett break down some of the most intriguing legal developments impacting the entertainment industry. Tune in as they discuss the recent overturning of an NFL verdict, the ongoing strike by video game performers over AI concerns, and a new AI case tracker launched by BakerHostetler. Don’t miss the thought-provoking debates and insightful analysis from hosts Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett!

NFL VERDICT OVERTURNED 

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40702839/judge-rules-nfl-overturns-47b-sunday-ticket-verdict

https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/01/media/nfl-sunday-ticket-verdict/index.html?cid=ios_app

A.I. CORNER

BakerHostetler has a new AI Case Tracker 

https://www.bakerlaw.com/services/artificial-intelligence-ai/case-tracker-artificial-intelligence-copyrights-and-class-actions

Andersen AI copyright lawsuit survives on claim of copyright and Lanham Act 

https://chatgptiseatingtheworld.com/2024/08/12/judge-orrick-denies-in-part-motion-to-dismiss-sarah-anderson-copyright-lawsuit-survives-on-claim-of-copyright/

ABA Weighs in on how to use AI in legal practice 

https://quickreads.ext.katten.com/post/102jf50/aba-weighs-in-on-generative-ai-use-in-legal-practice?utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=318858121&utm_content=318858121&utm_source=hs_automation

https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/professional_responsibility/ethics-opinions/aba-formal-opinion-512.pdf?utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=318858121&utm_content=318858121&utm_source=hs_automation

https://www.tlie.org/tlie-top-top-aba-opinion-512-generative-artificial-intelligence-tools/

USPTO issues guidance on use of AI tools by patent and trademark practitioners 

https://elupdate.slack.com/archives/C11DFM925/p1724357991111089

Video game performers will go on strike over artificial intelligence concerns  

https://share.newsbreak.com/7wcqxytk?s=i0

PSA: COPYRIGHT OFFICE PUTS OUT AI REPORT FOR DIGITAL REPLICAS

https://www.copyright.gov/ai/?loclr=eanco

https://chatgptiseatingtheworld.com/2024/07/31/copyright-office-recommends-federal-digital-replica-law-part-i-of-ai-report/

NO FAKES ACT INTRODUCED -WHAT DOES IT DO?

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/artists-rightsholders-applaud-introduction-landmark-fakes-act-in-us-senate/

https://completemusicupdate.com/no-fakes-act-will-make-likeness-and-voice-rights-non-assignable-cap-licensing-duration

COPIED ACT – END RUN AROUND COPYRIGHT LAW?

https://publicknowledge.org/the-copied-act-is-an-end-run-around-copyright-law/

RESTORE ACT INTRODUCED 

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/legislators-introduce-restore-act-3987726/?origin=CEG&utm_source=CEG&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CustomEmailDigest&utm_term=jds-article&utm_content=article-link

EU AI Act takes effect

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-eu-ai-act-enters-into-force-9172737/?origin=CEG&utm_source=CEG&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CustomEmailDigest&utm_term=jds-article&utm_content=article-link

AI EXECUTIVE ORDER AGENCY COMPLETED

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/artificial-intelligence-briefing-white-8318611/?origin=CEG&utm_source=CEG&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CustomEmailDigest&utm_term=jds-article&utm_content=article-link

DC CIRCUIT REJECTS FIRST AMENDMENT CLAIM THAT   DMCA ANTI-CIRCUMVENTION  AND ANTI-TRAFFICKING PROVISIONS ARE OVERBROAD AND UNCONSTITUTIONAL. 

https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/cadc/23-5159/23-5159-2024-08-02.html

VETTER V. RESNIK – Louisiana Court says Copyright Termination applies internationally

https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamhochberg/2024/08/06/how-a-louisiana-copyright-ruling-could-stir-up-the-global-music-biz

https://docs.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/louisiana/lamdce/3:2023cv01369/63585/28

THE SCORPIONS, CIA AND COPYRIGHT FRAUD WITH “WINDS OF CHANGE”

https://www.klemchuk.com/ideate/copyright-fraud-cia-wind-of-change?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=66a12ca131c68d3f09dc68bc&ss_campaign_name=Klemchuk+PLLC+3Q+2024+Newsletter&ss_campaign_sent_date=2024-07-25T19%3A35%3A36Z