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The recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in Thaler v. Perlmutter, 2025 WL 839178 (D.C. Cir. March 18, 2025), reaffirms a core principle of U.S. copyright law: only human-authored works qualify for copyright protection.

AI Can Do Many Things, But Being an ‘Author’ Isn’t One of Them

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Mar 243 min read

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Fintech Compliance: Because Orange Jumpsuits Don’t Suit Startups

Fintech Compliance: Because Orange Jumpsuits Don’t Suit Startups

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Mar 173 min read

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In the ever-evolving legal landscape of online privacy, businesses that use website tracking technologies must stay informed about the latest judicial developments. In the past month, California judges have issued favorable rulings for defendants in cases asserting that website tracking technologies constitute illegal pen registers or trap and trace devices under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA). However, conflicting decisions from federal courts indicate that the litigation risks remain high.

Digital Privacy Wars: Can Your Website Tracking Land You in Legal Trouble?

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Feb 273 min read

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How Shah v. Fandom, Inc. Could Reshape Consent Online

How Shah v. Fandom, Inc. Could Reshape Consent Online

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Nov 7, 20242 min read

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California's New AI Laws: What You Need to Know

California's New AI Laws: What You Need to Know

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Nov 6, 20242 min read

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Navigating California's Bot Disclosure Law: A Practical Guide for Businesses

Navigating California's Bot Disclosure Law: A Practical Guide for Businesses

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Mar 6, 20243 min read

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Stop Calling Me!

Stop Calling Me!

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May 21, 20192 min read

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California Passes Net Neutrality Bill

California Passes Net Neutrality Bill

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Sep 3, 20181 min read

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Delaware Allows the Use of Blockchain Technology for LLC Records

Delaware Allows the Use of Blockchain Technology for LLC Records

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May 15, 20181 min read

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How Much for a Health Data Breach?

How Much for a Health Data Breach?

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Apr 27, 20181 min read

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Can You Use Your Drone for Business?

Can You Use Your Drone for Business?

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Apr 15, 20181 min read

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Spam Is Not Just Annoying, It Is Illegal

Spam Is Not Just Annoying, It Is Illegal

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Mar 30, 20181 min read

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The Biggest Mistake When Dealing With Copyrights Is Failure to Register

The Biggest Mistake When Dealing With Copyrights Is Failure to Register

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Jan 15, 20181 min read

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