The Art (and Legality) of Imitation: Navigating the Murky Waters of Fair Use in AI Training

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As generative AI technology advances, the legal battles over the use of copyrighted materials for..
No Surprises Here!  Air Ambulance Providers Petition Supreme Court to Review Fifth Circuit’s No.. No Surprises Here! Air Ambulance Providers Petition Supreme Court to Review Fifth Circuit’s No..

In another development in the ongoing litigation over the enforceability of Independent Dispute..
Mexican January 2026 Tariff Tsunami- Maquilas Aren’t Immune Mexican January 2026 Tariff Tsunami- Maquilas Aren’t Immune

On January 1, 2026, Mexico will increase its general import tariff rate (known as the most favored..
CY 2026 Stark Law Designated Health Services Code List Update and Brief User Guide CY 2026 Stark Law Designated Health Services Code List Update and Brief User Guide

On December 1, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published its annual..
NY DEC Announces Four New PFAS Initiatives NY DEC Announces Four New PFAS Initiatives

On Dec. 10, 2025, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the..
UK Gender Pay Gap Reporting Changes UK Gender Pay Gap Reporting Changes

The UK Employment Rights Act received Royal Assent in Parliament on 18 December 2025. These changes ..
Negotiating an M&A Deal Negotiating an M&A Deal

How Buyers and Sellers Actually Get to ‘Yes’Negotiating an M&A deal is a balancing act between risk,..
A New Year’s Resolution for Healthcare: Stop Cutting Care. Cut the Waste. A New Year’s Resolution for Healthcare: Stop Cutting Care. Cut the Waste.

Every new year brings another round of promises to “fix” American healthcare. Too often, the..
CLASS IS NOT IN SESSION: Court Affirms Denial of Class Certification In TCPA Lawsuit CLASS IS NOT IN SESSION: Court Affirms Denial of Class Certification In TCPA Lawsuit

Hi TCPAWorld!As we wrap up the year and folks are enjoying time with their friends and loved ones,..
China’s National People’s Congress Releases Foreign Trade Law With IP Chapter – Launching a Chinese .. China’s National People’s Congress Releases Foreign Trade Law With IP Chapter – Launching a Chinese ..

On December 27, 2025, China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) released the Foreign Trade Law of..
Maximizing Opportunities in Thailand: How Professional Networking for Law Students Can Lead to the.. Maximizing Opportunities in Thailand: How Professional Networking for Law Students Can Lead to the..

Explore how professional networking for law students can open doors to Thailand’s Elite Visa..
Exploring the Intersection of Outer Space and Divorce Law in Thailand Exploring the Intersection of Outer Space and Divorce Law in Thailand

Discover how outer space law intersects with divorce law in Thailand. Get expert guidance from Siam ..
Professional Networking & Choosing the Best Child Custody Lawyer in Collin County Professional Networking & Choosing the Best Child Custody Lawyer in Collin County

Discover professional networking tips for law students and how to find the best child custody..
NSCEB Assesses Future of U.S.-China Biotechnology Competition NSCEB Assesses Future of U.S.-China Biotechnology Competition

On December 19, 2025, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced..
State AG’s Oppose FCC’s Efforts to Preempt State Laws Regulating AI State AG’s Oppose FCC’s Efforts to Preempt State Laws Regulating AI

On December 17, 2025, a bipartisan group of 23 Attorneys General from the states of Arizona,..
Food & Chemicals Unpacked: Packaging as a Consumer Product - When It's Not Just What's Inside That.. Food & Chemicals Unpacked: Packaging as a Consumer Product - When It's Not Just What's Inside That..

In this episode, Partner Sheila Millar, Counsel Antonia Stamenova-Dancheva, and Associate Anushka..
THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM?- The DO NOT Call Act 2025 Brings Jail Time Back on the Table for TCPA.. THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM?- The DO NOT Call Act 2025 Brings Jail Time Back on the Table for TCPA..

A familiar bill is back—again. On December 4, 2025, Rep. David Kustoff reintroduced..
Buyer Beware - New Restrictions on the Purchase and Sale of Medical Equipment Companies Buyer Beware - New Restrictions on the Purchase and Sale of Medical Equipment Companies

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) owners and prospective purchasers need to be aware of a new..
‘Tis the Season ‘Tis the Season

‘Tis the Season…You probably do not think of HR compliance when you hear the phrase. But the end of ..
“Red Flag Rising”- DOJ’s Trade-Fraud and Tariff-Evasion Pipeline—and What Asia-Facing Companies.. “Red Flag Rising”- DOJ’s Trade-Fraud and Tariff-Evasion Pipeline—and What Asia-Facing Companies..

The U.S. Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) Criminal Division has placed trade fraud and tariff..
ECHA’s Committees Continue to Evaluate PFAS Uses; ECHA Publishes Guidance for Upcoming Consultation .. ECHA’s Committees Continue to Evaluate PFAS Uses; ECHA Publishes Guidance for Upcoming Consultation ..

The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and for Socio-Economic..
How to File an AML/BSA Whistleblower Lawsuit How to File an AML/BSA Whistleblower Lawsuit

Individuals who have information about violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and other federal..
Four Legal Trends Impacting Higher Education Institutions [Video, Podcast] Four Legal Trends Impacting Higher Education Institutions [Video, Podcast]

From ‘illegal DEI’ to union activity to False Claims Act risks, the past year has been a flurry of..
OCC Conditionally Approves Digital Asset Trust Bank Charters, Signaling Cautious Expansion of.. OCC Conditionally Approves Digital Asset Trust Bank Charters, Signaling Cautious Expansion of..

On December 12, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced conditional approval..
Defensible Decisions: Section 503 and VEVRAA Updated Thresholds Explained [Podcast] Defensible Decisions: Section 503 and VEVRAA Updated Thresholds Explained [Podcast]

In this episode of our Defensible Decisions podcast, shareholders Scott Kelly (Birmingham) and..
New Executive AI Order Mandates Minimally Burdensome Approach by States New Executive AI Order Mandates Minimally Burdensome Approach by States

Key TakeawaysA new executive order seeks to preempt state AI laws viewed as inconsistent with..
Tax Considerations for Participants in US Department of the Treasury's Emergency Capital Investment .. Tax Considerations for Participants in US Department of the Treasury's Emergency Capital Investment ..

BACKGROUNDIn December 2020, Congress established the Emergency Capital Investment Program (“ECIP”..
Philadelphia Expands Workplace Protections for Menstruation and Menopause Symptoms Philadelphia Expands Workplace Protections for Menstruation and Menopause Symptoms

On November 20, 2025, the Philadelphia City Council amended the Philadelphia Fair Practices..
CFPB and Federal Reserve Finalize 2026 Inflation Adjustments to Consumer Leasing and Truth in.. CFPB and Federal Reserve Finalize 2026 Inflation Adjustments to Consumer Leasing and Truth in..

On December 15, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the CFPB issued joint..
Crypto Part III: Mining and Staking Crypto Part III: Mining and Staking

Miners and stakers[1] play vital roles in validating digital asset transactions to add them to the..
EC Releases Proposed Biotech Act EC Releases Proposed Biotech Act

On December 15, 2025, the European Commission (EC) announced a legislative package that includes a..
California Supreme Court Cases Employers Should Watch in 2026 California Supreme Court Cases Employers Should Watch in 2026

Several employment-related cases are currently pending before the California Supreme Court, and..
Authentication Approved- § 314(d) Doesn’t Bar Review of IPR Petition Scope Authentication Approved- § 314(d) Doesn’t Bar Review of IPR Petition Scope

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Patent Trial & Appeal Board inter..
Game Plan Backfires- Mark Cancelled Game Plan Backfires- Mark Cancelled

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board’s..
Institution Decisions Off Limits- Federal Circuit Rejects Mandamus Petitions Based on Due Process,.. Institution Decisions Off Limits- Federal Circuit Rejects Mandamus Petitions Based on Due Process,..

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied mandamus relief to three petitioners after..
Employers Beware - Illinois Rolls Out Strict No-Match, Document Discrepancy Notice Response Rules Employers Beware - Illinois Rolls Out Strict No-Match, Document Discrepancy Notice Response Rules

TakeawaysIllinois employers may not rely solely on SSA “no-match,” IRS discrepancy notices, or..
Why Every Health Care Organization Needs Accurate, Up-to-Date Contracts Why Every Health Care Organization Needs Accurate, Up-to-Date Contracts

In today’s highly regulated healthcare industry, hospitals and medical practices depend on a..
Benefits Basics – When an Employee Gets Divorced: A Resource Guide for HR & Benefits Professionals Benefits Basics – When an Employee Gets Divorced: A Resource Guide for HR & Benefits Professionals

While America’s divorce rate has generally been declining over recent years, over 1.8 million..
ISS and Glass Lewis Benchmark Policy Updates for the 2026 Proxy Season ISS and Glass Lewis Benchmark Policy Updates for the 2026 Proxy Season

Both Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co., Inc. (Glass Lewis)..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: Venezuelan Physician Develops Innovative Protocols to Reduce.. EB-2 NIW Case Study: Venezuelan Physician Develops Innovative Protocols to Reduce..

VenezuelaOur client, a Venezuelan physician who secured EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)..
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