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Peter Gleeson Leaves News Corp Following Plagiarism Scandal

Plagiarism Today

In Australia, long-time conservative commentator Peter Gleeson has left News Corp following a series of plagiarism allegations. . The Courier-Mail quickly appended a stern editor’s note to the piece and Gleeson himself wrote an apology letter, where he said that the plagiarism was not a “deliberate act.”.

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3 Count: Extra Element

Plagiarism Today

1: GPL Legal Battle: Vizio Told by Judge it Will Have to Answer Breach-of-Contract Claims. Vizio argued that the matter should be heard by a federal court, which has sole jurisdiction over copyright matters, but the SFC argued it was a contract dispute, which would be heard in the state court. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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3 Count: Server Tested

Plagiarism Today

Universal, Disney, Netflix, Amazon, Paramount, Sony are among the group that have teamed up to sue Tusa for both copyright infringement and breach of contract. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff’s song dates to 2014 but was released on a Cardinale album entitled Digital Youth. .” As such, Warner Bros.,

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3 Count: Dark Horse Dismissal

Plagiarism Today

The lawsuit was filed in 2014 by musician Marcus, Gray, who claimed Dark Horse was an infringement of his earlier song, Joyful Noise. However, Genius, not the copyright holder on the lyrics, opted to sue claiming breach of contract and unfair competition laws. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. million in damages.

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A $500,000 Plagiarism Scandal

Plagiarism Today

According to The Mercury News , In 2009, she was awarded a no-bid contract to be the sole grant writer for the county. In 2014 she was offered a five-year extension on that deal. However, it was in 2018 that she was offered an additional contract. million she has been awarded since 2009 in no-bid contracts.

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Is Your Website Published or Unpublished?

Plagiarism Today

However, in 2014 CCN began working with Amazon and Amazon was dissatisfied with the quality of descriptions that CCA created for themselves. Also in 2018, FDN filed the original complaint, targeting both Amazon and CCA, alleging that they both breached contracts and committed copyright infringement.

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Africa IP highlights 2023: Copyright

The IPKat

In Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria Limited neglected to renew their contract with actor and filmmaker Adewole Ojo to use his photographs for advertisements. According to the court, no prima facie case was established as no clear evidence of infringement or plagiarism was produced. Katpost on the ruling here.