Decades in Business,
Technology and Digital Law

The need for diverse and extensive datasets to train large language models (LLMs) is becoming increasingly crucial. The internet, with its vast reservoir of data, is an attractive source for this training material. However, the use of publicly available information...

How to protect intellectual property (IP) rights has become a critical concern for developers and businesses alike when the development process involves use of artificial intelligence. AI’s capability to generate outputs independently can complicate IP rights,...

Introduction In a very bold move, on April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a transformative rule that bans almost all non-compete clauses in employment contracts across the United States. This sweeping move aims to enhance worker mobility, boost...

The Utah Artificial Intelligence Policy Act, which takes effect on May 1, 2024, marks a pioneering move in AI regulation within the United States, particularly focusing on consumer protection and transparency in the use of generative AI. Here’s a summary of the key...

On March 21, 2024, in a groundbreaking move, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted its first-ever resolution dedicated to the management and ethical regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). This resolution marks a significant milestone in...

The use of the Defense Production Act (DPA) by President Biden to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) has attracted considerable criticism, centered mainly on concerns of executive overreach, stifling innovation, and the appropriateness of applying this specific...

Fear of the unknown potential impact of AI on society is, understandably, rattling those in power. President Biden’s Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, signed on October 30, 2023, aims to establish...

Samsung lost trade secret protection when its engineers used ChatGPT. These incidents happened last year, but now that artificial intelligence (AI) systems are stampeding into businesses at a breakneck speed, it’s important to first review what happened as a very...

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the workplace is transforming how businesses operate, bringing about significant efficiencies and innovations. However, this rapid adoption also raises several legal challenges that organizations need to address to...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and integrate into various industries, the legal considerations surrounding the training of AI models become increasingly complex and crucial. Businesses and developers must navigate a myriad of legal issues to...

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into business operations can drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and create significant competitive advantages. However, the deployment of AI also introduces complexities that require thoughtful governance to ensure...

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various industries has become increasingly commonplace. From finance to healthcare, AI-powered platforms offer a myriad of benefits, ranging from efficiency gains...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and integrate into various aspects of our lives, it brings not only remarkable advancements but also new security challenges. This post explores the multifaceted security threats posed by AI models, emphasizing the...

On March 13, 2024, the European Parliament made a significant stride in the regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by adopting the Artificial Intelligence Act. This legislation is aimed at ensuring safety, protecting fundamental rights, and fostering innovation...

In the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force, powering innovations and efficiencies across numerous sectors, including healthcare, finance, and security. However, as AI applications, particularly those involving big data and...

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly advanced, infiltrating various sectors, including healthcare, criminal justice, and employment. These technologies promise efficiency, objectivity, and the ability to process vast amounts of data beyond human...

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) systems are increasingly integral to various facets of daily life and industry operations. From healthcare diagnostics to autonomous vehicles and personalized digital assistants, AI’s...

In recent years, the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has not only revolutionized the way we create content but also brought forth a slew of legal and ethical questions, particularly in the realm of copyright protection. As we stand in 2024, the...

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has propelled its integration into various sectors, making it a crucial component of many products and services. As businesses increasingly incorporate AI into their offerings, the complexities of licensing...

Negotiating license terms for an artificial intelligence (AI) platform involves a complex interplay of technical, legal, and business considerations. As AI technologies continue to evolve and permeate various sectors, the importance of crafting well-balanced licensing...

In the swiftly evolving realm of artificial intelligence (AI), the intricacies of license agreements take on a pivotal role. As developers and corporations navigate the uncharted territories of AI innovation, understanding the essential warranties within these...

The music industry has been particularly concerned about negative consequences that can result from unauthorized artificial intelligence impersonation. To address this issue, on March 21, 2024, The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act (ELVIS Act) was signed...

All of the below issues should be considered and worked out early on. Sometimes, in the frenzy and thrill of developing a new business, it’s easy to overlook the housekeeping issues. However, dealing with these issues farther down the road might become a major...

If you are a vendor of software, online (SaaS) services, content of any kind, or anything else that can be the subject of an intellectual property infringement claim, then sooner or later (probably sooner), your customers will demand that you indemnify them from any...

When you are starting your new promising business, you want to develop your great product and get out into the market as quickly as possible, all the while keeping costs down. However, at the same time, you will likely be developing intellectual property (IP). If your...

In many license and services agreement negotiations the last clause to be finalized is the limitation of liability clause. There’s good reason for this because at the end of the day, after all the details regarding obligations and performance have been worked out and...

Source code escrows have always been a bit of a strange beast. Though, the idea is simple enough: if there is a vendor meltdown for mission critical software, then the licensee gets a delivery of the source code in order to continue to maintain the software in a...

This article is the first in a series exploring legal issues impacting artificial intelligence (AI) use and development. Even though the capabilities of AI are still in their infancy, the use of AI is already pervasive in all industries. So, it should not be...

A consent farm is a website that is designed only to gather personal information, which is then sold as leads to third party businesses. The business concept is not illegal, but how such a model is executed may be. Response Tree provides a good lesson on activities to...

You’re probably aware that the IRS requires reporting on Form 8300 if someone engaged in a trade or business receives $10,000 or more in cash for a transaction or series of transactions (Internal Revenue Code, Sec. 60501). The purpose of such requirement is to prevent...

Mickey Mouse in the public domain? Well, sort of. The copyright in Mickey’s debut in “Steamboat Willie” in 1928 expired on January 1st. The surprising result is that the characters, yes, even Mickey, enter the public domain. Immediately, the production of some Mickey...