Shadow AI – aka the use of AI tools without formal approval – poses unique risks in the publishing industry that could lead to legal issues down the road if not properly addressed. The use of AI involves several risks, including bias of AI models, confidentiality, and accuracy concerns. Gary Continue Reading
NY Federal Court Says “Neigh” to Plaintiff’s Copyright Claim Against Megan Thee Stallion
The Bottom Line The well-known rapper, musician and songwriter Megan Thee Stallion recently saddled up and successfully defeated a copyright infringement suit over her 2020 hit Savage. After taking the opportunity to amend his complaint, plaintiff James Greene, a musician and producer Continue Reading
#Oscars Ready: Social Media Guidance for Brands and Advertisers
The 2024 awards season has been filled with snubs, influencers on the carpet, groundbreaking wins and acceptance speeches that have echoed throughout Hollywood. While some awards shows are stricter than others about brand participation in social media, it’s another winning year for all brands tuning Continue Reading
2024 Top 10 Advertising + Marketing Trends: Balancing Risks & Rewards
The marketing and advertising landscape in 2024 presents a complex tapestry of evolving regulations, groundbreaking technological advancements and shifting consumer behaviors. These changes are not just trends: they are signals of a fundamental transformation in the way brands connect with their Continue Reading
Will the Hot Bot Summer Cool Off This Fall?
Recent Generative AI Developments to Consider this Fall Overview Continue Reading
Ed Sheeran’s Copyright Victory: A Win for Songwriters?
The Bottom Line The Sheeran trial was a win for an individual songwriter, but the long road to victory underscores how difficult it can be for an artist to defeat a copyright claim based on similarities arising from the use of commonplace musical “building blocks.”Music producers and composers Continue Reading
The Training Wheels are Off: The Copyright Implications of Training Generative AI
The Bottom Line Two pending lawsuits are among the recently filed cases that will test how copyright law will be applied to AI.Given the novelty and rapidly evolving nature of GAI, individual creators and companies using GAI need to tread carefully to avoid claims of infringement and to protect Continue Reading
Global Data Review | Section 230 Google Case Could Transform Digital Advertising
Ashima Dayal was quoted in a Global Data Review article, "Section 230 Google Case Could Transform Digital Advertising." Continue Reading
Copyright and Technology 2022 | Thank You for Your Service: The Future of the Server Test
On September 13, Ashima Dayal, Davis + Gilbert Advertising + Marketing partner, will speak on a panel for Copyright and Technology 2022 Conference entitled "Thank You for Your Service: The Future of the Server Test." Session Overview Fifteen years ago, Perfect 10 v. Continue Reading
See You at the #Oscars: Social Media Guidance for Brands and Advertisers
2023 Update Excited for the 95th Academy Awards? We are too! The Academy released updated brand guidelines with the same rules and restrictions as last year, except that brands are also permitted to use #Oscars95 in their social rollouts. Once again, brands do not need to be affiliated with or Continue Reading