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legaltech1 year ago

"George Carlin's Estate Resolves Lawsuit Over AI-Generated Comedy Podcast"

The estate of George Carlin has settled a lawsuit with podcasters who used AI to impersonate the late comedian's voice and style for an unauthorized special. The settlement marks the first resolution to a lawsuit over the misappropriation of a celebrity's voice using AI tools and comes amid growing concerns in Hollywood over the exploitation of personal brands without consent. The settlement includes an injunction barring further use of the video and serves as a blueprint for resolving similar disputes in the future. The legal battle stemmed from an hourlong special released on the podcast's YouTube channel, where an AI-generated George Carlin narrated commentary over images created by AI. The settlement comes as lawmakers are introducing legislation to prohibit the publication and distribution of unauthorized digital replicas, including deepfakes and voice clones.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#ai#george-carlin#lawsuit-settlement
legaltech1 year ago

"Sony Victorious in $500M Patent Lawsuit"

A US judge ruled in favor of Sony in a lawsuit filed by Genuine Enabling Technology (GET), stating that Sony did not infringe on GET's patented technology related to how PlayStation consoles and controllers communicate. The judge granted Sony's request for summary judgment of non-infringement, closing the case. GET had claimed that Sony's PlayStation hardware infringed on its '730 Patent, but the judge found that GET failed to raise a dispute of fact.

via Push Square|
#communication-technology#gaming#lawsuit
legaltech1 year ago

"Sony Prevails in $500M Patent Infringement Lawsuit"

Sony emerges victorious in a $500 million patent infringement lawsuit filed by Genuine Enabling Technology (GET), with the court ruling in favor of the PlayStation maker, stating that GET failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove infringement. The lawsuit, which alleged infringement of a 2001 patent related to controller communication, has been closed, marking a legal win for Sony.

via Game Developer|
#get#lawsuit#legaltech
legaltech1 year ago

"Sony Prevails in $500M Patent Lawsuit Over PlayStation Controller"

A US District Court judge has ruled in favor of Sony in a $500 million patent infringement lawsuit filed by Genuine Enabling Technology, stating that Sony did not infringe on the company's patented technology with its PlayStation consoles and controllers. The lawsuit claimed that the tech allowing PlayStation devices to communicate infringed on GET's rights, but the judge found that GET failed to provide enough evidence to prove infringement, granting Sony's request for a summary judgement of non-infringement and closing the case.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#genuine-enabling-technology#lawsuit#legaltech
legaltech1 year ago

"Top Biglaw Firm Takes on Government's Antitrust Suit Against Apple"

The Department of Justice has filed an antitrust suit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of monopolizing the smartphone market. Apple has hired Kirkland & Ellis, the top firm in the Am Law 100, to defend itself, with litigation partners Craig Primis, Devora Allon, Winn Allen, and antitrust partner Matt Reilly leading the case. Apple claims the suit is "wrong on the facts and the law," and Kirkland & Ellis will represent the company in this high-stakes legal battle.

via Above the Law|
#antitrust-lawsuit#apple#department-of-justice
legaltech1 year ago

"Apple Faces Contempt Order as Epic Games Seeks App Store Injunction"

Epic Games accuses Apple of violating an injunction related to the App Store, alleging that Apple's compliance is a "sham" and seeking a contempt order. The dispute stems from Apple's App Store policies, including its 30% commission on in-app purchases. Epic claims that Apple's new rules and fees make the injunction's provisions "commercially unusable." Apple has until April 3 to respond, and the ongoing legal battle reflects the broader antitrust issues surrounding app store practices.

via Reuters|
#antitrust#app-store#apple
legaltech1 year ago

"Yuzu Emulator Settles Nintendo Lawsuit for $2.4M"

The creator of the popular Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu, Tropic Haze, has settled a lawsuit with Nintendo and agreed to pay $2.4 million in damages. The settlement includes a permanent injunction preventing Tropic Haze from offering or marketing Yuzu or any of its source code in the future, as well as surrendering all related website domains and information. Nintendo had claimed that the emulator facilitated piracy on a large scale, with one of its biggest releases being pirated over a million times in the week before its official release.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#lawsuit-settlement#legaltech#nintendo
society1 year ago

"Addressing Misconduct: #MeToo Movement Hits Legal Tech Industry"

Women and some men have come forward on social media to share stories of sexual harassment and assault during the glitzy Legalweek conference in New York City, with incidents occurring at both conference and non-conference events. The industry, which revolves around legal technology, has been rocked by reports of inappropriate behavior, prompting calls for change and a reevaluation of the industry's tolerance of predatory behavior. The flood of allegations has sparked a #MeToo moment within the legal tech community, shedding light on the prevalence of sexual misconduct and harassment in the industry.

via NPR|
#industry#legaltech#legalweek
legaltech1 year ago

"Nintendo's Legal Battle Against Emulator Piracy"

Nintendo of America has filed a lawsuit against Rhode Island-based company Tropic Haze, LLC for creating software called Yuzu, which allegedly enables piracy of Nintendo Switch games. The 41-page complaint filed in U.S. District Court accuses Tropic Haze of circumventing protections against illegal game downloads and playing. Nintendo is seeking a court order to stop the marketing and manufacturing of the software, as well as financial damages. Tropic Haze has not responded to the lawsuit.

via Turn to 10|
#lawsuit#legaltech#nintendo
legaltech1 year ago

Judge Reduces Law Firm's Billing by 50% for ChatGPT Usage

A New York City-based law firm, Cuddy Law, used ChatGPT to calculate lawyers' fees at an "excessive" $600 per hour for a case involving special needs education. However, a federal district judge rebuked the firm for relying on the AI tool, citing its lack of reliability and the potential for fabricated information. The judge ultimately cut the firm's requested fees in half, to $53,050, and advised against using ChatGPT in future fee applications. This incident highlights the challenges and risks associated with using generative AI tools in the legal space.

via TechSpot|
#ai#chatgpt#court-case
legaltech1 year ago

"Supreme Court Refuses to Review Apple's $503M Patent Victory in VirnetX Lawsuit"

After a decade-long legal battle, the Supreme Court has sided with Apple by denying a bid from VirnetX to revive a $503 million patent case. This decision ends the prolonged dispute over FaceTime, VPN, and iMessage patents, with the Federal Circuit ruling in favor of Apple. President Biden's representatives from the Patent Office also supported Apple, urging the justices to reject the case, while VirnetX complained about the former patent office interim director's decisions.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple#federal-circuit#legaltech
legaltech1 year ago

"U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Review Apple's $503M Patent Victory in VirnetX Case"

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a lower court's decision to overturn a $502.8 million jury verdict in favor of VirnetX against Apple in a patent dispute over internet-security patents. The dispute, which has spanned 14 years, involved challenges to the validity of VirnetX's patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The board's decisions to invalidate the patents were upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, prompting VirnetX to appeal to the Supreme Court. Apple and the Biden administration opposed VirnetX's appeal, arguing that it lacked support under federal law.

via CNBC|
#apple#internet-security#legaltech
legaltech1 year ago

"Air Canada Held Liable for Chatbot's Deceptive Practices"

Air Canada lost a court case after its chatbot provided a customer with incorrect information about bereavement fare policies, leading to a refund dispute. The airline argued that the chatbot was a separate legal entity and should be held responsible for its actions, but the court disagreed, ruling that Air Canada is responsible for all information on its website, regardless of whether it comes from a chatbot or a static page. This decision could have implications for other companies using AI-powered customer service agents.

via Mashable|
#ai#air-canada#chatbot
legaltech1 year ago

"Proposed Legislation Allows Defendants to Review Courtroom Algorithms"

Democratic lawmakers reintroduced the Justice in Forensic Algorithms Act, which would allow defendants in criminal trials to access the source code of software used to analyze evidence and require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to create testing standards for forensic algorithms. The bill aims to address potential biases and limitations in technology used in criminal proceedings, emphasizing the need for defendants to question the technology and ensuring their due process rights. While the bill does not yet have Republican co-sponsorship, the lawmakers are optimistic about bipartisan support.

via The Verge|
#algorithms#criminal-justice#due-process
legaltech1 year ago

"AMC Settles $8M Class Action Lawsuit Over Meta Pixel Violation"

AMC has proposed an $8.3 million settlement for allegedly violating the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by sharing subscribers' viewing history with tech companies like Google, Facebook, and X. The settlement impacts an estimated 6 million subscribers of AMC's streaming services. The VPPA, passed in 1988, prohibits video service providers from sharing identifiable information about individuals' video materials or services. AMC denies wrongdoing but has agreed to suspend, remove, or modify the operation of tracking technologies to avoid disclosing specific video content. A hearing to approve the proposed settlement is scheduled for May 16, and subscribers have until April 9 to submit claims. Patreon has also challenged the VPPA's constitutionality in a similar lawsuit involving the use of the Meta Pixel.

via Ars Technica|
#amc#legaltech#meta-pixel