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Andy Warhol Decision Spells Stronger Rights for Photographers Fighting Infringers: Addendum Lutzker, Susan J.
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Author: Susan J. Lutzker Published: August 26th, 2021 Less than two weeks after the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued its decision in The Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith, narrowing the range of works which can be considered ‘transformative’ under a fair use analysis, the Supreme Court issued its

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The Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020 (Case Act) Lutzker, Susan J.
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Author: Susan J. Lutzker Published: August 25th, 2021 The new CASE Act offers the opportunity for copyright owners to enforce their interests before a small-claims tribunal, rather than in expensive federal court litigation. As the specifics of implementing the law take shape, many questions surround its legality and the likely effectiveness. Click here to

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Copyright Infringement of Photographs and Reclaiming Publicity Rights Through NFTs Martin, Carolyn Wimbly
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Author: Carolyn Wimbly Martin Published: July 8th, 2021 In the world of cryptocurrency, NFTs have been infiltrating mainstream markets and making headlines. NFTs present a variety of copyright issues because they are associated with images, videos, music, and other digital content. While NFTs do not address some arguments of fair use, they

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Instagram Sued Over Embedding Copyrighted Images Lutzker, Susan J.
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Author: Susan Lutzker Published: May 25th, 2021 Instagram has been sued in a class action by photojournalists who allege that it is liable for secondary copyright infringement for facilitating the embedding of copyrighted images on third-party websites, offering a “buffet table of photos” for free to the detriment of the copyright owners. Click

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If You Think You Are Insured Against Copyright and Trademark Infringement Claims, Look Again Lutzker, Susan J.
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Author: Susan Lutzker Published: August 26, 2020 General liability insurance policies which contain coverage for “advertising injury” may contain intellectual property exclusions that are so broad as to render coverage for copyright and trademark infringement illusory. Specialized IP policies provide sounder protection. Click here to view entire blog article at Lutzker & Lutzker

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“Sharenting”: Precautions and Consequences of Creating a Child’s Digital Footprint Martin, Carolyn Wimbly
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Author: Carolyn Wimbly Martin Published: August 24, 2020 Many children today have an expansive digital footprint while still in diapers. Parents are quick to post cute photos of their children on social media, but many are unaware of the unintended consequences. As schools continue to expand their social media presence, they too contribute

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