This month Ping® by Adlerlaw looks at recent copyright lawsuits and the companies and artists making headlines for the wrong reasons, such as OpenAI, The White Stripes, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla and Soulja Boy, all sued for Copyright Infringement
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Ping® by Adlerlaw – More AI-Related Legal Issues For Creative Professionals
The Commercial Use of AI in Voiceovers: Legal Considerations and Implications
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has revolutionized various industries, including the field of voiceovers. As AI-generated voices become increasingly sophisticated and indistinguishable from human voices, their…
Ping® by Adlerlaw – Ultimate Guide to Google Ads Suspension Solutions
Has your Google Ads account been suspended? Do you find the suspension notice to be vague and unsubstantiated? You’re not alone! Do you want to know what to do when Google Ads shuts you down? Here are some suggestions.
First,…
Eagle Rare Unable to Claw Away Eagle Trace in Battle Over Eagle Park.
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Applicant, Eagle Trace Brewing Company LLC, applied to register the following standard-character marks on the Principal Register: EAGLE PARK DISTILLING for “distilled spirits; alcoholic beverages, except beer” in International Class 33;1 and EAGLE PARK BREWING COMPANY for “alcoholic…
Ping® by Adlerlaw Should My LLC Be Taxed As An S Corporation And Why?
It has become customary for many businesses to set up a limited liability company (LLC). Especially when it is a 1 or 2-person business. Among the many advantages of LLCs are simple default tax classifications: sole proprietor for 1 member,…
Ping® by Adlerlaw – The Copyright Implications Of AI-Generated Music
Do you feel like the subject of AI has entered almost every conversation?
This month’s issue of the Ping® Newsletter looks at the Copyright Implications of AI-Generated Music.
For creative professionals and especially musicians, trying to evaluate the impact of…
Kardashian YouTube Video of Office Furniture Prompts Lawsuit Against Celeb & Interior Designer
How Can Designers Protect Their Intellectual Property?
Interior Design and knockoff furniture made headlines in a recent New York Times article, most likely due to the celebrity attached to the controversy. The complaint filed by the Judd Foundation against…
Ping® by Adlerlaw January 2024 – A Brief Comparison of NY and IL NIL laws.
This month’s issue of Ping® highlights some trends in digital advertising. On June 29th, 2021, Illinois passed a Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) law for their colleges and institutions allowing a student-athlete to earn compensation commensurate with market value while enrolled…
Ping® By AdlerLaw – NYC Written Contracts & Freelance Workers
Ping® by Adlerlaw Reminder: NYC Requires Written Contracts For Freelance Workers
New York City’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act defines freelance workers as any individual hired or retained as an independent contractor by a hiring party to provide services for compensation.…
Ping® By AdlerLaw – Public Art & Social Media
Or, Can I post a photo of graffiti art to Instagram?
Imagine this scenario: while traversing the city on your daily walk to the office you see some interesting graffiti on the inside of a stairwell in the commercial building…