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George Carlin Was Funny – Copying His Likeness AIn’t Estate Settles AI-based Copyright Claims

JD Supra Law

According to published reports, George Carlin’s estate settled right of publicity and copyright claims relating to an AI-scripted comedy special using a “sound-alike” of George Carlin which performed the generated script. By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

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[UPCKat] Access to confidential information by parties and the public in the UPC

The IPKat

The UPCKat trying to keep confidential information confidential in the UPC As part of our UPCKat reporting on the latest UPC developments, the IPKat brings readers a roundup of how the UPC is treating confidentiality and third party access to court documents.

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Ohio’s Supreme Court Ducks the Question of Whether “Mere Confidential Information” Is Protectable

LexBlog IP

A debate is growing within the trade secret community about the scope of information that should be protected–specifically, confidential information that does not rise to the level of a trade secret. On October 12, 2023, in Hanneman Family Funeral Home & Crematorium v.

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Minnesota’s Attempt to Copy California’s Constitutionally Defective Age Appropriate Design Code is an Utter Fail (Guest Blog Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

In an attempt to address this concern, Minnesota offers some protection by maintaining the confidentiality of information subject to attorney-client privilege. Plus, DPIAs pose potential security risks due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the information contained within the reports.

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Recent SEC Order Reiterates Need for Affirmative Whistleblower Exclusion

Trading Secrets

But one area where we’ve seen legislative fretting is when that principle potentially impedes reporting wrongdoing to the government. As we have previously blogged, Congress and many state legislatures are exploring (or, in some cases, already enacted) legislative protections for reporting suspected misconduct to the government.

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The Canadian Heritage Credibility Gap on Online Harms, Part One: Public Report Did Not Disclose 90% Opposition to Its 2021 Proposal

Michael Geist

The bill, which reports suggest will even include age verification requirements that raise significant privacy and expression concerns, is expected to emerge as the most controversial of the government’s three-part Internet regulation plan that also includes Bill C-11 and Bill C-18. percent of responses are mixed/neutral or otherwise unclear.

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3 Count: Truth Settles

Plagiarism Today

First off today, Chris Cooke at Complete Music Update reports that Lizzo has reached a settlement with her former collaborators over her hit song Truth Hurts. However, now the sides have reached a confidential settlement that brings the case to an end. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.