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Three Closed Cases

January 27, 2025 11:54 AM
Updates on Three Concluded Cases From the Last Few Years
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Train Photos? No, Train-ing Photos—of Cars!

January 13, 2025 02:50 PM
Automobile Photography Company Sues Universities for Using Images in AI Training Models
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No Way, Pro Se

January 06, 2025 02:50 PM
Pro Se Litigant Sues Nearly 100 Defendants In One Copyright Suit, Including Book Author and 28 Colleges and Universities.
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Will the Flight School Be Grounded?

December 09, 2024 10:35 AM
Former Student Alleges That School Used His Photograph Without Permission
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Updates for Three Cases

November 25, 2024 09:51 AM
Settle in for Three Settlements
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Class Dismissed as Boston University Resolves Copyright Clash

November 18, 2024 10:01 AM
Boston University and Lecturer Babak Boghraty Agree to a Settlement, Leading to Case Dismissal with Prejudice.
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Tuskegee University Put on No-Fly List for Infringement

November 11, 2024 09:16 AM
Tuskegee University Sued by a Photographer for Allegedly Using Two of His Images Promotionally
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Michael Grecco v. University of Southern California

November 04, 2024 09:23 AM
Photographer Sues USC for Using Photo of Student on Website
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Public Policy, or Private Use?

October 21, 2024 10:16 AM
Two Pennsylvania School Districts File a Joint Complaint Stating a Non-profit is Claiming Ownership of Public Policy
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Unsportsmanlike Conduct; 15 Yard Penalty, Pay $150,000

October 14, 2024 01:22 PM
Michigan State University Sued Over Alleged Illegal Use of Trivia Questions at Football Game
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Pre-Game Quiz Controversy

October 14, 2024 01:08 PM
The Quiz Channel (Carilius Media) v. The Board of Regents of Michigan State University
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Internet Archive's Fair Use Defense Falls Short

October 07, 2024 11:03 AM
Second Circuit Rules on Open Library Book-Scanning Case
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