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Opt-Out Approaches to AI Training: A False Compromise

Berkley Technology Law Journal

Until this course of litigation is resolved, the parties remain categorically opposed: defendants seek to maximize the training data available to their algorithms, while plaintiffs livelihood depends on exclusive ownership and control of their IP. However, in its current iteration, opt-out schemes do not truly allow rightsholders to opt out.

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What is a “Social Media Platform”?–NetChoice v. Uthmeier

Eric Goldman

” Florida’s statutory definition: Social media platform means any information service, system, Internet search engine, or access software provider that: 1. This is the post-SCOTUS remand of Moody v. To dispose of various motions, the court must construe the statutory term “social media platform.”

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How Can AI Models Legally Obtain Training Data?–Doe 1 v. GitHub (Guest Blog Post)

Eric Goldman

On May 11th, the court ruled on the Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss , granting in part and denying in part. GitHub, Inc. is one of the first major class-action lawsuits to dive into questions of online collection of “public data” and generative AI training data sets. The court also held that plaintiffs were permitted to proceed pseudonymously.

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“Ringless Voicemail” Vendor Wins Section 230 Defense Against FTC–US v. Stratics Networks

Eric Goldman

[This is one of those opinions that is a slog to blog because the court’s statutory analysis made my head hurt. If this opinion confuses you, welcome to the club. FWIW, “Slog to Blog” would make a good band name.] Stratics Networks offers ringless voicemail and VOIP services. ” [Note 1: I HATE getting voicemails. OK boomer.

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Virtual Courtrooms: What to Know About Them

Clio

While telephone appearances have been common for many years, the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era for court proceedings with remote participants. Now, many courtrooms allow video conferencing and other mechanisms to enable virtual appearances by attorneys. And what are some best practices for attorneys making virtual appearances?

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Seven Tips for Reducing CCPA Litigation Risks – Lessons from the First 18 Months

Debevoise Data Blog

Since the implementation of the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) 18 months ago, more than 75 lawsuits have been filed seeking damages using the Act’s private cause of action. The CCPA provides a cause of action to “[a]ny consumer whose nonencrypted and nonredacted personal information.

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Everything You Need to Know About Motion Practice 

CaseFox

In this motion, the case gets dismissed on the grounds like an improper venue or failure to state claims. Motion practice shapes the case, and if you want to handle your cases more professionally, understanding motion practice is essential. Legal motion management is an essential aspect of the litigation process.