By Reni de la Nuez Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. In September, we published an article entitled “Looking Beyond the FN Meka Scandal: AI & Copyright.”[1] This article examined emerging uncertainty surrounding the copyrightability of artificial intelligence-generated works, given …
A Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Clauses Sparks Debate Across States and Industries
By Reni de la Nuez Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. On January 5th, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed the addition of a new rule to the Code of Federal Regulations.[1] The proposed rule, entitled “Part 910—Non-Compete Clauses,” would …
Music Labels Awarded Millions in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Grande Communications Networks
By Reni de la Nuez Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. In 2017, multiple record companies sued Texas internet service provider Grande Communications Network LLC for alleged copyright infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (the “DMCA”).[1] Recently, the United …
Amid Rap Lyrics Controversy, California Enacts Legislation to Protect Artists in Court
By Reni De La Nuez Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. Those who follow music news have likely come across articles discussing the admissibility of lyrics as evidence in criminal cases involving rappers. Perhaps the most famous recent case in …
Looking Beyond the FN Meka Scandal: AI & Copyright
By Reni De La Nuez Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. As the music industry continues to grapple with rapid digitization and evolving technology, one question that must be considered is how artificial intelligence (“AI”) and copyright will coexist in …





