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APRIL 18, 2024

Lakepointe Church pastor Josh Howerton is accused of plagiarizing an apology. Sadly, it's not his first run in with plagiarism. The post Megachurch Pastor Accused of Plagiarizing an Apology appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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APRIL 18, 2024

Marvin Gaye rightsholder seeks to revive Ed Sheeran lawsuit, judge denies motion by California plaintiffs in New York OpenAI case and more. The post 3 Count: Musical Appeal appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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APRIL 17, 2024

Amazon is facing criticism over AI-generated spam ebooks being sold in the Kindle Store. However, the problem goes back at least 15 years. The post Why Amazon is Overrun with Plagiarism and AI Garbage appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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APRIL 17, 2024

Slot machine makers files lawsuit against competitor, Phillippine Senate takes up site blocking and Reddit copyright bans skyrocket. The post 3 Count: Copyright Gamble appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Harvard is facing yet another plagiarism scandal, this one involves an instructor who is accused of plagiarizing in an expert witness report. The post Yet Another Harvard Plagiarism Scandal appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Kidd Wes appeals This is American decision, Stephen Thaler appeals AI ruling and Global Music Rights settles with radio stations. The post 3 Count: This is America appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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MARCH 18, 2024

The National Science Foundation and the US National Institutes for Health are very different. But why is one seeing so much more plagiarism? The post The NSF vs. the NIH on Plagiarism appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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MARCH 14, 2024

For nearly a decade, Craigh Wright has claimed to be Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. However, those claims just took a major blow. The post Judge Rules Craig Wright is Not Bitcoin Inventor Satoshi Nakamoto appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Architecture firm sues over hospital design, US government says no new rules for NFTs and Oppenheimer piracy boosted by Oscar win. The post 3 Count: Hospital Infringement appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Malignant filmmaker settles dispute with screenwriter, New York Times hits back at OpenAI and pirate site Vumoo goes offline. The post 3 Count: Malignant Settlement appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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MARCH 12, 2024

In a case involving clips from an Andrew Dice Clay comedy special, the Copyright Claims Board has found a documentary was a fair use. The post Copyright Claims Board Finds Documentary was Fair Use appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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MARCH 12, 2024

Bad Bunny sues fan over concert video, Brazil under scrutiny by USTR and New Zealand Appeals Court finds copyright relationship property. The post 3 Count: Hopping Mad appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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MARCH 11, 2024

Oscar-winning film The Holdovers is facing plagiarism allegations from another screenwriters. Here's why they don't hold up. The post Why The Holdovers is Not a Plagiarism appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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MARCH 11, 2024

Nvidia faces lawsuit over AI training, artists angry at new Midjourney feature and New York Times targets Wordle clones. The post 3 Count: Wordle Battle appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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MARCH 4, 2024

The recent "Glasgow Willy Wonka Event" may have launched a thousand memes. but it also raises some serious copyright and trademark issues. The post Copyright, Trademark and Willy’s Chocolate Experience appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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MARCH 4, 2024

Stability AI hits back in UK case, 3 in China convicted of anime piracy and YouTube's Content ID system continues rapid growth. The post 3 Count: Stable Defense appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A $1 billion judgment against Cox was recently vacated. However, it's not a full victory for the ISP nor a full defeat for the music industry. The post Why Cox’s $1 Billion Victory May Not Matter appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Supreme Court hears statute of limitations case, Nickelback wins appeal over Rockstar and Build-A-Bear sued over new toy. The post 3 Count: Rockstar Teddy Bear appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A pair of news stories have drawn new focus on terms of service overreach by companies and the new dangers AI brings to problem. The post AI and the New Age of the TOS Rights Grab appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Cox gets $1 billion judgment overturned, Cam'ron to pay $50k to photographer and Reddit strikes deal with AI company. The post 3 Count: One Billion Overturned appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Plagiarism has been in the headlines more than ever before, but why does it feel like people are finding plagiarism everywhere they look? The post Why is There So Much Plagiarism Right Now? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In the latest plagiarism scandal involving Harvard, the school's chief diversity offer faces allegations of plagiarism in two separate works. The post Harvard’s Chief Diversity Officer Accused of Plagiarism appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

When retracting an article for plagiarism, many journals will bend over backwards to avoid saying the p-word. Here's some great examples. The post My Favorite Euphemisms for Plagiarism appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

Kat Von D takes the stand in tattoo trial, publishers respond to Anthropic and beIN gets more domains banned in France. The post 3 Count: Fan Art appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

In September, Games Workshop filed 12 claims against a user offering copied 3D models online. Now the user is finally shutting down. The post Printed Minis and the Power of the Copyright Claims Board appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Trial in Kat Von D tattoo case begins, Uniqlo sues Shein in Japan and Palworld modders earn Nintendo's wrath. The post 3 Count: Tattoo Trial appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Palworld is the breakout video game of early 2024. However, it's drawn controversy over allegations of plagiarism and AI generation. The post Examining the Palworld Plagiarism Controversy appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

SCOTUS grants Solicitor General's amicus request, ACE shuts down sports piracy ring and two women sued for newspaper piracy in South Africa. The post 3 Count: Time Limited appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Film studios subpoena Reddit again, Gibraltar government turns down memorial design and Burnely co-owner hit with copyright takedowns. The post 3 Count: Third Try appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

In just a few days, the first appearance of Mickey Mouse lapses into the public domain. Here's what it really means to other creators. The post What Mickey Mouse Lapsing into the Public Domain Means appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

New York Times files lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI, Strike 3 Holdings breaks previous year's record and Star Wash draws lawsuit. The post 3 Count: Sign of the Times appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

2023 was a banner year for copyright. However, the past 12 months also featured some real missteps and obvious mistakes. The post The 5 Dumbest Copyright Stories of 2023 appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

Disney ordered to pay $600k over motion capture software, Indian court rules for studio and DMCA notices try to deindex Artemis 2 info. The post 3 Count: Motion Captured appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Hosts often receive massive numbers of copyright notices, few of which turn out to be false. Still, it's important to spot the fakes. The post 5 Warning Signs a Copyright Notice May Be False appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

Christmas and copyright go together as often gingerbread cookies and milk. Here's just five ways that copyright has changed Christmas. The post 5 Ways Copyright Has Changed Christmas appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

Amazon/Tolkien estate win fan fiction lawsuit, the EU declines to geofence film content, and the Internet Archive files an appeal in book case. The post 3 Count: Did Not Pass appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

Last week, two photographers won very different awards for their work. One got $6.3 million, the other less than $2,500. Here's why. The post Copyright Claims Board Awards Photographer Minimum Damages appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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