Eric Goldman

JULY 14, 2023

This long-running lawsuit started in 2019. When I first blogged this case in January 2021, I wrote: This lawsuit, like many others before it, claims that UGC services like YouTube commit illegal discrimination based on how they moderate content. Vague aspirational statements in YouTube’s mission statement are puffery.

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Eric Goldman

MAY 24, 2023

The lawsuit claims the BPOs were TikTok’s proxies. The court also allows an exception to the general rule due to the supply of unsafe equipment, i.e., the faulty sorting software for reviewer queues. * * * Similar lawsuits by content moderators have failed, including Garrett-Alfred v. Facebook and Aguilo v. Cognizant.

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Legal Tech Monitor

DECEMBER 1, 2023

On November 22, 2023, the lawsuit against Lizzo by three of her previous backup dancers had its first court hearing. Continue reading → The post Behind the Bench: Unpacking Judge Epstein’s Inquiries in Lizzo Lawsuit Hearing first appeared on Trellis.Law Blog.

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Berkley Technology Law Journal

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Department of Justice (DOJ) opened an antitrust investigation into Live Nation Entertainment, the owner of Ticketmaster, and on January 24th, the Senate Judiciary Committee held its first hearing to investigate the case. In 2010, Ticketmaster merged with Live Nation to become Live Nation Entertainment.

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lennyesq

AUGUST 29, 2023

By Jordan Valinsky , CNN New York CNN — 3M has agreed to pay $6 billion to resolve roughly 300,000 lawsuits alleging that the manufacturing company supplied faulty combat earplugs to the military that resulted in significant injuries, such as hearing loss.

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Brett Trout

APRIL 10, 2025

Brett Trout When people hear the word patent, they often assume its a uniform stamp of protectionsomething rigid, standardized, and identical no matter who files it. But heres the truth that savvy inventors and business owners come to learn: not all patents are created equal.

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Eric Goldman

MARCH 11, 2024

If the publishers find any smoking guns, we’ll hear more about them. March 5, 2024) The post Twitter Narrows, But Doesn’t Completely Avoid, a Dangerous Copyright Lawsuit–Concord Music v. Second, by getting past the motion to dismiss, the publishers now can engage in discovery. I imagine they will be thorough.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 1, 2021

They supplemented that review with an analysis of court approaches to virtual hearings, e-filing, and digital notarization, focusing on how these tools affected litigants in three of the most common types of civil cases: debt claims, evictions and child support. million remote proceedings (civil and criminal) from March 2020 to February 2021.

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Eric Goldman

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

My takeaways: I did not hear 5 votes in favor of the plaintiffs’ position. The justices frequently crossed over to discuss the ATA prima facie case, the subject of tomorrow’s hearing in Taamneh v. Two that jump out at me: How often will plaintiffs bring lawsuits if 230 is lifted?

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Lawmatics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

There are more than 40 million lawsuits in the United states alone every year. And only 2% of those will ultimately proceed with a lawsuit. Contract and small claims cases comprise the bulk of the civil caseload, and unfortunately, most of these lawsuits are baseless claims, also known as frivolous lawsuits.

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Eric Goldman

MARCH 4, 2025

Based on this ruling, Viral DRM’s earlier SAD Scheme lawsuit also may have been deficient on copyright standing grounds. However, a court would almost never independently spot the standing problem at an ex parte TRO hearing. However, it highlights another problem with SAD Scheme cases. Emoji GmbH v.

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Debevoise Data Blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

Generative AI has transformed how people around the world work; how they create; and what they see, hear, and watch online. The past year was marked by many more filed cases than decisions, and those decisions that were issued largely demonstrated how well-known pitfalls will also hamper this new wave of AI lawsuits. In Millette v.

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Eric Goldman

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In my previous post , I summarized: This lawsuit involves troubling allegations that Facebook executives ( allegedly , Nick Clegg, Nicola Mendelsohn, and Cristian Perrella) took bribes from OnlyFans-related entities to spike Facebook and Instagram posts that promoted competitors of OnlyFans. The plaintiffs’ allegations were sizzling.

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Eric Goldman

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Indeed, they are already filing lawsuits despite the pending Supreme Court appeal hanging over the law. Plaintiffs CAN’T WAIT to sue Internet services using the Texas social media censorship law. But surprise! The plaintiffs may have to sue in California if the law survives Constitutional scrutiny.

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MatterSuite

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Legal assistants may perform tasks such as sorting or filing documents, preparing appointments and calendars, including trail schedules, and contacting clients and all other parties to lawsuits. They also regularly have contact with external organizations, clients, and courthouse representation for the setting of court dates and hearings.

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Eric Goldman

JANUARY 4, 2024

” “Plaintiff’s timing in filing and dismissing its lawsuit suggests an improper purpose… Plaintiff’s delay in filing the TRO undercuts its supposed urgency, suggesting instead that Plaintiff timed its filing to sideline its competitors during a busy sales season. Schedule A Defendants , 1:23-cv-02605-JLR (S.D.N.Y.

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Global LegalTech Hub

JANUARY 29, 2023

This workload even makes teams neglect and put compliance aside while focusing on other processes, leading to potential lawsuits and penalties. These rules aim to make online information accessible to everyone, regardless of sight, hearing, and other capabilities.

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Eric Goldman

MARCH 8, 2024

Without hearing from the defense, the adjudicators are far too likely to find over-infringement and give insufficient credit to the defenses (such as the first sale defense for used/gray market goods). Emoji GmbH v. Schedule A Defendants My Declaration Identifying Emoji Co.

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Legal IT Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

“You need to set up targeted ads correctly” is a phrase any business that wants to find effective channels to promote its products or services hears today. Meanwhile, Meta Platforms has faced some class action lawsuits for privacy violations, particularly in the UK.

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Eric Goldman

JANUARY 21, 2024

In other words, the court could have–AND SHOULD HAVE–called out these issues during the ex parte TRO hearing. I reiterate my view that ex parte hearings are notoriously error-prone and should be viewed as an extreme option. Instead, Viral DRM got an ex parte TRO it never deserved. Emoji GmbH v.

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Brett Trout

JANUARY 7, 2022

In November of 2021, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), the body responsible for hearing trademark disputes with the USPTO, issued a ruling siding with the Examiner in rejecting Snap’s trademark application.

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Eric Goldman

JUNE 18, 2023

The lawsuit’s lengthy duration and high defense cost has significant substantive implications. Whether the 9th Circuit hears it en banc or not, I assume this case will again head to the Supreme Court. Implications This case is approaching its 7 year anniversary, yet it is still only at the motion to dismiss stage.

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Clio

MARCH 15, 2024

For any lawyer defending a client in a lawsuit, they require the ability to utilize a powerful tool in their arsenal–the motion to dismiss. Attending the Motion Hearing At the hearing on the motion , be prepared to present your arguments concisely and forcefully, as well as respond to the plaintiff’s likely counterarguments.

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CaseFox

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Have you ever found yourself curious about the legal stuff you hear about? Understanding the key differences between these two types of lawsuits could be extremely helpful if you ever find yourself in a difficult circumstance. Higher courts will hear the appeal to review legal errors or assess new evidence.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 1, 2021

They supplemented that review with an analysis of court approaches to virtual hearings, e-filing, and digital notarization, focusing on how these tools affected litigants in three of the most common types of civil cases: debt claims, evictions and child support. million remote proceedings (civil and criminal) from March 2020 to February 2021.

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LawSites

JANUARY 4, 2023

This is Stodder’s perspective on the lawsuit. Vergottini made his application for a patent for the Bill Synthesis software he’d created and, as happens with patent applications, we settled in for the long wait to hear from an examiner. If anyone at Akin Gump wishes to respond, I would be happy to publish it.]. Here comes Goliath.

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CaseFox

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It is somewhat similar to the lawsuit and requires an attorney. The process involves hearings similar to that of the court. It involves lawsuits, judges, courtrooms, and hearings. Arbitration clauses bind both the parties in a way similar to the legal agreement. Arbitration process revenue has increased after 2020.

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CaseFox

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It is somewhat similar to the lawsuit and requires an attorney. The process involves hearings similar to that of the court. It involves lawsuits, judges, courtrooms, and hearings. Arbitration clauses bind both the parties in a way similar to the legal agreement. Arbitration process revenue has increased after 2020.

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Eric Goldman

JULY 18, 2023

While this is only the second appellate circuit to adopt this approach, the Second Circuit, having jurisdiction over New York State, hears a disproportionally high number of cases concerning copyright and contracts. The Solicitor General’s Brief After losing at the Second Circuit, Genius asked the Supreme Court to hear its appeal.

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Social Media for Law Firms

APRIL 1, 2022

What is the one thing you hear from these prospective clients more than anything else? It’s important they understand how imperative it is to build a solid defense sooner rather than later if a lawsuit is likely or expected. More than likely, “I can’t afford a lawyer.” Do you work on contingency?

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In Australia, legal tech company Nuix went public in 2020 – an IPO that has been haunted by regulatory investigations and class-action lawsuits over claims that the company misrepresented its financial information.). Given this paucity of U.S. legal tech IPOs, it is notable that 2021 saw three U.S.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 22, 2022

For example: “How long do I have to file a lawsuit after a car accident?” In this example, live chat or a web form with instructions on when they will hear back might be one way to increase conversions. or “What do I do if the insurance offer after my motorcycle crash is too low?”

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CaseFox

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

You can mention something like “to avoid any further action” or civil lawsuit. It is time to send a final demand letter before you file a lawsuit. And your client doesn’t show up for the hearing, you will win the claim by default. Please ensure you make a payment within the given time.

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CaseFox

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

You can mention something like “to avoid any further action” or civil lawsuit. It is time to send a final demand letter before you file a lawsuit. And your client doesn’t show up for the hearing, you will win the claim by default. Please ensure you make a payment within the given time.

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Eric Goldman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Fearing overseas defendants will abscond with ill-gotten gains if served with a lawsuit, plaintiffs seek an ex parte temporary restraining order (“TRO”) to freeze funds held by online merchants, then follow up with a request for a preliminary injunction. agent, but still represent at the hearing that its home base was his law firm.

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Simple Legal

JUNE 22, 2023

Attorneys have never-ending to-do lists — depositions, hearings, meetings, paperwork, and other correspondence. Event management deals with activities that have a start time, an end time, a location, and invitees like a court hearing or an expert interview. Achieving that goal isn’t always simple, however. Legal ops teams are busy.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 10, 2022

Empathy enables us to listen to our clients — to truly listen and hear them. Empathy lets you hear what your clients aren’t specifically telling you. The same day we received the offer, we filed a lawsuit and had the dog owners served. I made a policy limits demand to the dog owner’s homeowners’ insurer.

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