Plagiarism Today

MARCH 14, 2022

First off today, Mark Savage at the BBC reports that Katy Perry has emerged victorious once again in the lawsuit over her 2013 song Dark Horse. Genius filed the lawsuit in 2019 alleging that Google was unlawfully copying lyrics to songs that they had hosted. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? copyright law.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

First off today, Winston Cho at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that three major ISPs, Comcast, Verizon and AT&T, have settled lawsuits filed by a group of filmmakers that claimed the companies were not doing enough to combat piracy on their networks. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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Plagiarism Today

MARCH 22, 2022

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. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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Plagiarism Today

JUNE 29, 2022

First off today, Adam Lasfeld at Law & Crime reports that the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Oprah Winfrey in a lawsuit dealing with her TV series Greenleaf. In her lawsuit, she alleged that the show copied elements of not just her title, but the plot of her book. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

First off today, Cora Neas at KXAN reports that Vortex Inc, the company that holds the copyright to the film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, has filed a lawsuit against a rural Texas gas station that has made a name for itself as a filming location for the movie itself. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 9, 2023

Exploring a Potential Settlement RCN initially responded to the allegations with a counterattack. Specifically, they are considering a potential settlement. “More recently, the Parties have communicated directly about the possibility of settlement but are not currently engaged in settlement discussions.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 11, 2022

First off today, Gene Maddaus at Variety reports that Senator Josh Hawley has introduced a bill that aims to drastically rewrite copyright law in the United States, rolling back the term of copyright to just 28 years with the option for renewal for another 28. million settlement in 2018. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 8, 2022

First off today, Inside Radio reports that a trio of radio organizations have hit back at a lawsuit filed by Global Music Rights, saying that the claims are an example of “shotgun pleading” and are bound by the statute of limitations. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

BREIN Settles with Usenet Pirates This week, BREIN reports that it settled with two members of a relatively new Usenet community. The first uploaders who, similar to the sites, remain unnamed, offered pirated copies of books and settled for €7,200. OSINT and Info from Intermediaries All of these settlements took place outside of court.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 5, 2023

The company’s claims included damages for “willful and malicious” copyright infringement due to the illegal copying, adaption and distribution of GTA source code and other protected content. For good measure, Take-Two also demanded damages for alleged misrepresentations in the defendants’ DMCA counternotices.

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Plagiarism Today

JUNE 22, 2022

First off today, PA Media at The Guardian reports that Ed Sheeran and his co-authors has been warded more than £900,000 ($1,100,000) in court costs and fees over a failed copyright claim that targeted the song Shape of You. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. Copyright Damages Judgment.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

“Plaintiffs’ Channels are retransmitted to users of the Service by circumventing the DRM technology that Plaintiffs use to protect the Channels from unauthorized access and copying. The stars predict a settlement, however) The complaint can be found here (pdf) From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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BYU Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Over the last few years, we have posted about a number of cases that have reached quiet settlements or otherwise come to an end without us acknowledging them here. William Penn UniversityWe previously reported on this case in January of 2021. Here, we round up final updates on a few more of these cases:Yesh Music, LLC v.

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BYU Copyright Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

Following that report, the legal process unfolded with multiple hearings and subsequent amendments to filings. They also claimed not being aware of revised versions of Marenems stories and denied reproducing or distributing physical copies or graphic posters of Marenems book, Secret Stories. On February 17, 2023, Judge Jorge L.

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Velocity of Content

APRIL 12, 2023

Half of all respondents reported a hybrid work arrangement; 30% an exclusively remote arrangement; and 20% reported being entirely on-site. To put that in perspective, 60% of employees reported working entirely on-site in 2019. Across job roles and verticals, employees reported that weekly access to at least 7.5

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BYU Copyright Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

In her attempt to amend her complaint, Woodson argued that she was unaware of any communication notifying her about the schools intention to publish her report. Woodson responded to this email by attaching her report, which was subsequently published. ( Each party agreed to bear their own attorneys fees. Pearson Education, Inc.

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JIPL Online

MARCH 15, 2021

Then, the post will predict how Netflix may shift its content practices, defense strategies, and settlement tactics as a result of their past litigation successes in copyright actions. SETTLEMENT CASES. 9] Both parties reached an amicable settlement. [10] 9] Both parties reached an amicable settlement. [10] TRIAL CASES.

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BYU Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Over the last several years, we have reported on a number of cases that have reached quiet settlements or otherwise fizzled out without us acknowledging their end. Higbee et alWe previously reported on this case here. Carrington CollegeWe previously reported on this case in late 2018. Pearson Education, Inc.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 11, 2022

Initially, the parties entered settlement discussions. According to Bungie, AimJunkies copied and distributed its copyrighted work, to develop and advertise its cheat software. The cheat software itself certainly isn’t a copy of Bungie’s work, they add. . Copyright Questions.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The settlement didn’t end the lawsuit completely as the anonymous operators of Popcorntime.app were targeted in the same case. On the contrary, last Friday Virginia Magistrate Judge Theresa Carroll Buchanan issued her report and recommendation on the default judgment, which brings good news for the rightsholders.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 21, 2022

That would usually mean a decision not to report on these matters, but due to the novelty of the Board we decided to take a closer look. “How cheap does someone have to be, to find a listing for digital wing overlays and cut & copy the wings out from the preview image rather than buy them for a measly $6.99??”

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The case initially seemed set for a quick settlement, but the parties failed to reach an agreement. The sealed nature of this request makes it hard to report on but a minute order issued by District Court Judge Thomas S. The cheat seller had to copy portions of the Destiny 2 game code to create its cheat, Bungie theorized.

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Trading Secrets

AUGUST 17, 2022

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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Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Though he clarified that they were not “direct copies”, he claimed there were similarities in style, color choices and techniques used that were overwhelming to him. According to reports, Hirst’s cherry blossom paintings sold for up to £2.5 million ($3.41 This raises a simple question: How is this possible.

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IP Tech Blog

MAY 17, 2023

And the WGA has said that its writers’ using AI as a tool is acceptable: There would essentially be a robot in the writers’ room with writers supplementing their craft with AI-generated copy, but without AI wholly usurping their jobs. Can you DMCA or sue someone who copies that?

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

However, they are subject to New York law, and for this reason the claimants sought permission to rely on a report prepared by Marc C Rifkin, their New York attorney. Sony’s counsel, Robert Howe KC, conceded that if the claimants were permitted to rely on the Rifkin report, then the application for summary judgment must fail.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

BREIN will also report the man to the authorities because of his persistence in large-scale infringement.” In mid-2018, BREIN approached a seller of illegal copies of ebooks on local online service Marktplaats and Facebook. “After this, settlement was achieved by means of payment of another 2,500 euros at once.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 17, 2023

Instead of copied streams, captured from broadcasts, HeheStreams users were directed to genuine streams offered by sports broadcasters. A settlement agreement was reached but the terms remain confidential. Focusing on MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL content, Hehestreams was no ordinary IPTV service.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 28, 2022

Initially, the parties entered settlement discussions. The cheat software itself certainly isn’t a copy of Bungie’s work, they argued. Judge Zilly dismisses the copyright claims as Bungie failed to show that AimJunkies copied its work. — A copy of U.S. Earlier this year, AimJunkies hit back with a motion to dismiss.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 14, 2023

These companies took on board the ‘stronger together’ philosophy of the global anti-piracy coalition ACE, and reports suggested that ACE itself would also be a part of the Korean program. tv and beyond, when we reported on the site last month noonoo32.tv Blamed for racking up 1.5 tv and progressed to noonoo2.tv

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In some cases, people will opt to pay a settlement fee, which over hundreds or even many thousands of threats, can amount to a significant new revenue stream for the movie company. We have contacted the press offices of the more likely candidates and will report back here when the companies respond.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 7, 2023

As for your settlement offer, Reddit respectfully declines,” Reddit’s attorney adds. Ironically, the contested discovery date wasn’t mentioned in our reporting or that of Ars Technica. However, it’s in the news now. All in all, it is clear that both parties have completely opposite takes on the matter.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 15, 2022

An early case saw record company BMG take on Cox Communications, with the former eventually walking away with a “substantial” settlement. The record companies claim to have detected millions of infringements carried out by Altice subscribers and reported them to the ISP. Potential damages could exceed a billion dollars.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 24, 2022

Since there are no online resources that can reliably supply that information, copyright lawsuits – especially those aimed at extracting a cash settlement from a target – are often filed against ‘John Doe’ defendants. ” That could mean a settlement letter in the post or a full lawsuit aimed at achieving the same.

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Copyright Lately

AUGUST 10, 2021

In a 91-page report and recommendation, a magistrate judge finds that the new version of the Philadelphia Phillies’ mascot falls within the “derivative works exception” to copyright termination. Overall, the report is a bit of a mixed bag for the team. That said, there are reasons for the parties to discuss settlement.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 16, 2021

To support this claim, the movie companies turn to evidence handed to them as part of a settlement deal with the operator of the YTS torrent site. allegedly distributed multiple copies of the movies After, Hellboy and Angel Has Fallen. The Grande subscriber behind 66.196.3.46

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 9, 2022

The bottom line is to treat the dataset as a directional indicator, not as a quantitatively precise report.]. When the symbols “include something in addition to common tropes and shapes,” and even then, the registrations should only preclude verbatim copying. Dear [smiley]” formed a settlement agreement.

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