Behind the Bench: Unpacking Judge Epstein’s Inquiries in Lizzo Lawsuit Hearing
Trellis.Law Blog
DECEMBER 1, 2023
On November 22, 2023, the lawsuit against Lizzo by three of her previous backup dancers had its first court hearing.
Trellis.Law Blog
DECEMBER 1, 2023
On November 22, 2023, the lawsuit against Lizzo by three of her previous backup dancers had its first court hearing.
Legal Tech Monitor
DECEMBER 1, 2023
On November 22, 2023, the lawsuit against Lizzo by three of her previous backup dancers had its first court hearing. Continue reading → The post Behind the Bench: Unpacking Judge Epstein’s Inquiries in Lizzo Lawsuit Hearing first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.
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Eric Goldman
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This long-running lawsuit started in 2019. When I first blogged this case in January 2021, I wrote: This lawsuit, like many others before it, claims that UGC services like YouTube commit illegal discrimination based on how they moderate content. Vague aspirational statements in YouTube’s mission statement are puffery.
Lawmatics
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Eric Goldman
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Eric Goldman
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Eric Goldman
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This includes the rules as set by rightsowners in ex parte proceedings, which can deviate widely from standard doctrine–it’s whatever the rightsowners can get the judges to agree to–and the rules set by third-party intermediaries, such as online marketplaces. Judge Pushes Back on Copyright SAD Scheme Cases–Viral DRM v.
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