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fromBloomberglaw
10 hours ago

Meta Cases Put Social Media Platforms at Securities Fraud Risk

Social media platforms face new legal challenges regarding their role in facilitating fraudulent securities schemes.
#patent-litigation
#openai
fromFuturism
4 hours ago
Privacy professionals

Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings | TechCrunch

Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
4 hours ago

Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

A woman sued OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT exacerbated her stalker's delusions and that the company failed to intervene despite her pleas for help.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings | TechCrunch

A lawsuit claims OpenAI's technology enabled harassment, as a user allegedly stalked his ex-girlfriend after believing he found a cure for sleep apnea.
Law
fromAbove the Law
23 hours ago

Biglaw Firm Sued For Firing Staffer A Month After Returning From Disability - Above the Law

Firing an employee shortly after disability leave, amid claims of a hostile work environment, can lead to legal repercussions.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 days ago

OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute 'legal ambush' before trial

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft intensifies as accusations of legal ambush and chaos emerge ahead of the trial set for April 27.
#stubhub
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

StubHub to pay $10M to settle FTC allegations over 'deceptive' ticket pricing | TechCrunch

StubHub will pay $10 million to settle FTC allegations of failing to disclose full ticket prices, violating price transparency rules.
Intellectual property law
fromFOX 7 Austin
1 day ago

StubHub reaches settlement to refund $10 million to customers over 'deceptive' pricing

StubHub will refund $10 million and improve ticket price transparency after FTC accusations of deceptive advertising.
Intellectual property law
fromFOX 7 Austin
1 day ago

StubHub reaches settlement to refund $10 million to customers over 'deceptive' pricing

StubHub will refund $10 million and improve ticket price transparency after FTC accusations of deceptive advertising.
Intellectual property law
fromFox Business
2 days ago

StubHub reaches settlement to refund $10 million to customers over 'deceptive' pricing

StubHub will refund $10 million and change ticket price displays after FTC accused it of deceptive advertising regarding mandatory fees.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

StubHub to pay $10M to settle FTC allegations over 'deceptive' ticket pricing | TechCrunch

StubHub will pay $10 million to settle FTC allegations of failing to disclose full ticket prices, violating price transparency rules.
Intellectual property law
fromFOX 7 Austin
1 day ago

StubHub reaches settlement to refund $10 million to customers over 'deceptive' pricing

StubHub will refund $10 million and improve ticket price transparency after FTC accusations of deceptive advertising.
Intellectual property law
fromFOX 7 Austin
1 day ago

StubHub reaches settlement to refund $10 million to customers over 'deceptive' pricing

StubHub will refund $10 million and improve ticket price transparency after FTC accusations of deceptive advertising.
Intellectual property law
fromFox Business
2 days ago

StubHub reaches settlement to refund $10 million to customers over 'deceptive' pricing

StubHub will refund $10 million and change ticket price displays after FTC accused it of deceptive advertising regarding mandatory fees.
NYC music
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

A jury is about to decide the fate of Ticketmaster

More than 30 states are pursuing claims against Live Nation-Ticketmaster for alleged illegal monopolization of the concert industry.
#patent-law
fromPatently-O
5 days ago
Intellectual property law

The Dark Matter of Patent Law: Nearly 25% of Office Actions Now Cite Secret Prior Art

fromPatently-O
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Missing Coinventors and the Death of a Patent

Incorrect inventorship can lead to patent invalidity, as confirmed by the Federal Circuit in Fortress Iron v. Digger Specialties.
fromPatently-O
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

Patently Unreasonable: Hyatt's Return to the Supreme Court and the Fight Over Prosecution Laches

Gilbert Hyatt petitions the Supreme Court to challenge the Federal Circuit's prosecution laches doctrine, arguing it conflicts with statutory patent timing provisions in the Patent Act.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
5 days ago

The Dark Matter of Patent Law: Nearly 25% of Office Actions Now Cite Secret Prior Art

Prior art can include unpublished applications, termed 'secret springing prior art', which complicates patent searches and affects rejection rates.
fromPatently-O
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

Patently Unreasonable: Hyatt's Return to the Supreme Court and the Fight Over Prosecution Laches

Law
fromAbove the Law
22 hours ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Billing 34.5 Hours In A Day, New ABA Recusal Opinion, Shortcomings In SCOTUS Ethics Rules, Pro Se AI Sanctions, Extra Time For Bar Exam, Purging Immigration Judges & More - Above the Law

Lawyers must disclose information that could lead to a judge's disqualification, balancing this with client confidentiality obligations.
#sports-betting
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

FanDuel and DraftKings face Interactive Games patent lawsuit

Interactive Games LLC has filed lawsuits against FanDuel and DraftKings for patent infringement related to mobile wagering technology.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

FanDuel and DraftKings face Interactive Games patent lawsuit

Interactive Games LLC has filed lawsuits against FanDuel and DraftKings for patent infringement related to mobile wagering technology.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

UFC antitrust settlement update: Delays encountered for some fighter payments

Most eligible athletes have received payments from the $375 million UFC antitrust lawsuit settlement, but some distribution issues remain.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.13.26 - Above the Law

White House ballroom construction has resumed, while various legal and corporate developments unfold across the country.
Boston
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Phillies All-Star Sues Parents for Millions, Alleges They Took His Money To Cover Their Expenses

Alec Bohm is suing his parents for allegedly misappropriating millions from his financial accounts and charity funds.
#trademark-infringement
Beer
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

LIV Golf sued by vodka distillery for trademark infringement

Long Island Spirits Inc. sued LIV Golf for trademark infringement over the use of 'LIV' branding for alcoholic beverages and apparel.
Beer
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

LIV Golf sued by vodka distillery for trademark infringement

Long Island Spirits Inc. sued LIV Golf for trademark infringement over the use of 'LIV' branding for alcoholic beverages and apparel.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Frank Thomas files suit against White Sox, Nike and Fanatics

The complaint we filed alleges violations of the Illinois Right to Publicity Act. Companies may not profit from anyone's identity without their permission. We believe our filing speaks for itself.
Chicago White Sox
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time? - Above the Law

Competence in law is evolving as technology changes the speed and precision of decision-making in litigation.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Arbitration case could bring change to NCAA's 'messy middle'

Top college football programs are exceeding spending caps, challenging the stability of the House settlement designed to ensure competitive balance.
#wimbledon-expansion
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Eric Kay's attorney withdraws after accusing Angels of failing to pay legal fees

The Angels have ceased paying legal fees for Eric Kay after settling with Tyler Skaggs' family.
fromBleacher Nation
3 weeks ago

Bencic vs. Gauff Prediction at the Miami Open presented by Itau - Tuesday, March 24 - Bleacher Nation

The match is currently even, with Bencic and Gauff both having -110 odds to win, indicating a competitive matchup.
Chicago Cubs
#meta
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 week ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Law
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Social Media Companies Are Suddenly Getting Killed in Court

Meta and Google face significant legal consequences for misleading practices and negligence affecting young users' mental health.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 week ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Law
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Social Media Companies Are Suddenly Getting Killed in Court

Meta and Google face significant legal consequences for misleading practices and negligence affecting young users' mental health.
#federal-circuit
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
6 days ago

Moving Target: When Amended Claims Outrun Your Standing Declaration

Federal Circuit's standing requirements create challenges for patent challengers seeking appellate review after PTAB proceedings.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Partridge sues Michigan over firing during Stalions scandal

Former Michigan assistant coach Chris Partridge, cleared by the NCAA of wrongdoing in the sign-stealing scandal, sued the university for being made a scapegoat and wrongfully fired.
#antitrust-litigation
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The twist in the Ticketmaster antitrust fight

The Department of Justice and Live Nation-Ticketmaster settled their antitrust case, ending the trial before it could fully expose industry practices and potentially reshape the company's operations.
US news
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

US blindsides states with surprise settlement in Live Nation/Ticketmaster trial

State attorneys general seek mistrial after Trump administration unexpectedly settled antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, citing prejudicial impact on jury.
Intellectual property law
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

The Live Nation trial restarts with a 'velvet hammer'

An antitrust trial against Live Nation-Ticketmaster resumed with states leading the case after the DOJ settled mid-trial, with the judge denying the states' mistrial request.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The twist in the Ticketmaster antitrust fight

The Department of Justice and Live Nation-Ticketmaster settled their antitrust case, ending the trial before it could fully expose industry practices and potentially reshape the company's operations.
US news
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

US blindsides states with surprise settlement in Live Nation/Ticketmaster trial

State attorneys general seek mistrial after Trump administration unexpectedly settled antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, citing prejudicial impact on jury.
Intellectual property law
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

The Live Nation trial restarts with a 'velvet hammer'

An antitrust trial against Live Nation-Ticketmaster resumed with states leading the case after the DOJ settled mid-trial, with the judge denying the states' mistrial request.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Michael Johnson accused of taking $500,000 from debt-ridden track league

Michael Johnson withdrew $500,000 from Grand Slam Track eight days before its collapse, prioritizing himself over athletes and creditors owed millions.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Despite nagging injuries, Taylor Fritz eager to make deep run at Indian Wells

Taylor Fritz battles right-knee tendinitis while attempting to sustain elite tennis performance and maintain his position as America's leading male player.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

Rousey: UFC Can't "Make a Class-Action Lawsuit Every Couple Years the Cost of Doing Business"

Ronda Rousey criticized the UFC's legal troubles and ongoing class action lawsuits while promoting her Netflix fight against Gina Carano.
#antitrust-settlement
NYC music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Live Nation and Justice Department Move to Settle in Antitrust Lawsuit

The DOJ and Live Nation reached a tentative settlement requiring Live Nation to divest from exclusive venue agreements, cap Ticketmaster exclusivity contracts at four years, and pay $280 million, though the company avoids divesting from Ticketmaster itself.
Intellectual property law
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The World's Most Hated Ticket Company Is Finally Being Forced to Change

The Justice Department settled its antitrust case against Live Nation, allowing Ticketmaster to remain a subsidiary despite widespread criticism from artists and lawmakers over inadequate penalties and continued market dominance.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Live Nation and Justice Department Move to Settle in Antitrust Lawsuit

The DOJ and Live Nation reached a tentative settlement requiring Live Nation to divest from exclusive venue agreements, cap Ticketmaster exclusivity contracts at four years, and pay $280 million, though the company avoids divesting from Ticketmaster itself.
Intellectual property law
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The World's Most Hated Ticket Company Is Finally Being Forced to Change

The Justice Department settled its antitrust case against Live Nation, allowing Ticketmaster to remain a subsidiary despite widespread criticism from artists and lawmakers over inadequate penalties and continued market dominance.
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Water polo star accused of sex assault convicted of sick attack on second teammate

Van der Woude was arrested on Harvard-Westlake's campus in February 2024 after another parent complained to police that their son had also been abused, the outlet reported. By that time 17, he was ordered to complete probation and pay $50,000 in restitution under a plea deal with Los Angeles County prosecutors that dropped a more serious charge - the restitution remains unpaid, per the outlet.
Los Angeles
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

"Shut Up and Serve": The Professional Tennis Players Fighting a Rigged System

Professional tennis governing bodies act as cartels that exploit players, limit competitive alternatives, and maintain grueling schedules that contribute to rising injury rates.
Law
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Live Nation Antitrust Trial to Continue After Majority of States Decline to Join DOJ Settlement

Live Nation's antitrust trial resumes Monday as 32 states reject the Justice Department's settlement and continue litigation over alleged anticompetitive practices.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Players' group's $1bn breakaway tour plan pushes tennis to brink of civil war

The PTPA seeks $1bn to launch a Pinnacle Tour that reduces tournament count while increasing prize money for top male and female players.
Law
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

States' anti-monopoly case against Live Nation continues Monday

Dozens of states are continuing their antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster after the DOJ settled, seeking broader remedies and damages than the federal settlement provided.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Judge denies NCAA request to block DraftKings in trademarks case

A federal judge allowed DraftKings to continue using NCAA branding but indicated the NCAA likely has a strong case against trademark infringement.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Clippers' Ballmer aims to dismiss fraud suit over Kawhi Leonard's pay

Steve Ballmer moved to dismiss a lawsuit alleging he funneled money to Kawhi Leonard through Aspiration, calling the claims sensational and patently false.
Television
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Gauff blasts broadcasters over privacy after Australian Open racket smash

Coco Gauff smashed her racket after a 6-1, 6-2 Australian Open quarterfinal loss and criticized broadcasters for airing the incident, citing privacy concerns.
fromInc
2 months ago

Whoop Got Banned From the Australian Open, Then Turned the Controversy Into a Marketing Grand Slam

the founder and CEO of fitness technology company Whoop has found himself thrust into the center of a global controversy after his startup 's products became the unlikely breakout star of this year's Australian Open. It was not a typical viral moment. It happened after the top tennis players in the world across the women's and men's game, Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannick Sinner, were all asked by umpires to remove their Whoop fitness devices from their wrists during the middle of their matches.
Wearables
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Breakaway union stands behind Tara Moore's $20m legal battle against WTA

The breakaway players' union PTPA supports Tara Moore's $20m negligence lawsuit against the WTA over her doping ban, using shared legal representation in a coordinated challenge to tennis governance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Top players reject offer to have greater say in running of major tennis championships

The players have been lobbying for a greater share of the money made by those organising the grand slam championships since last year's French Open when a delegation, including Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, urged executives from all four tournaments to increase their prize funds to 22% of revenue by 2030, which would be in line with ATP and WTA Tour events.
World news
#ncaa
fromDefector
2 months ago
National Basketball Association

NCAA Learns The Legal Consequences Of Making Shit Up As You Go Along | Defector

fromDefector
2 months ago
National Basketball Association

NCAA Learns The Legal Consequences Of Making Shit Up As You Go Along | Defector

US news
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Pegula to lead WTA Tour's efforts to improve women's calendar

Jessica Pegula will chair a 13-person WTA council to recommend changes to the women's tennis calendar, ranking points, and participation rules to reduce player burnout.
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

The Best Place to See Great Tennis? Anywhere But the Gram Slams

On a Wednesday in the desert last March, Reilly Opelka, the American with a cannon of a serve, was grinding out a tough match against French number one Arthur Rinderknech. Nearby, former US Open men's finalist Kei Nishikori beat Luca Nardi, part of the new wave of Italian talent, while Brazilian phenom Joao Fonseca closed out Pavel Kotov, who reached number 50 in the world in 2024.
World news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Will UCLA be forced to stay at the Rose Bowl? Legal scholars weigh in on the case

It's possible that a judge or arbitrator in the high-stakes breach-of-contract case awards monetary damages to the Rose Bowl and the City of Pasadena based on a prediction of lost revenue over the length of a lease that runs through June 2044, freeing the Bruins to abandon their longtime football home for SoFi Stadium.
Higher education
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
3 weeks ago

Patent Law Year in Review: USC IP Institute 2026

The USC Intellectual Property Institute held its annual IP Year in Review session covering major patent law developments, featuring panels on trademarks, publicity rights, and copyright.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Destanee Aiava calls out racist' tennis culture in explosive retirement post

Destanee Aiava will retire from professional tennis at the end of 2026, citing a racist, misogynistic, homophobic and generally toxic tennis culture.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Stanford Settles Wrongful Death Suit Brought By Family of Soccer Star

As her father, Steven Meyer, put it in the show interview, "Katie, being Katie, was defending a teammate on campus over an incident and the repercussions of her defending that teammate [possibly led to the disciplinary action]." The family subsequently filed a wrongful death claim against Stanford in November 2022, and now, over three years later, that is getting settled out of court.
Higher education
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tennis civil war erupts with details of initial peace deal revealed for first time

Tennis Australia settled with the PTPA, agreeing to share confidential financial and player-related information while avoiding monetary liability and cooperating against other slams.
Intellectual property law
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

OpenAI sued for practicing law without a license

OpenAI faces a lawsuit for allegedly practicing law without a license after ChatGPT provided legal assistance that encouraged a woman to breach a settlement agreement and file frivolous motions.
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Oregon class action challenges Kalshi sports contracts' legality

The complaint argues that the platform's event contracts, which allow users to trade on outcomes including sports games, function the same way as banned wagers. According to the filing, consumers who lose money on those contracts are being harmed. Reynolds is seeking damages and restitution for a proposed class, along with a declaratory judgment and a jury trial. The Oregon case joins similar litigation already moving through courts elsewhere.
Law
Intellectual property law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, February 27: UK Trademarks No Longer Within Scope of EU Law Post-Brexit; Second Circuit Reverses Ruling on Concert Rates Under BMI Consent Decree; USPTO Employee Pays $500K to Resolve Conflict of Interest Allegations

UK trademark rights cannot support opposition proceedings within the EU following Brexit's transitional period conclusion.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
6 months ago

If You Care About the Patent System, Consider Filing an Amicus Brief in Hyatt

The enormity of the problem cannot be understated. A Federal Circuit panel recently reached a final decision that, if not overturned, will destroy the U.S. patent system, and will ironically impact the most valuable patents disproportionately. The ruling was simple and continues a disturbing and inexplicable trend-a patent issued after more than six years in prosecution is presumed unenforceable as the result of prosecution laches.
Intellectual property law
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Taylor Swift Sues Bedding Company For Using Cursive - Above the Law

Taylor Swift's legal team opposed Cathay Home's "Swift Home" trademark, alleging its logo's S swoop resembles her signature and could cause consumer confusion.
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