The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Subsequently, the Committee published a report which set out a number of recommendations to Government [ Katpost here ] that included equitable remuneration for streaming, contract adjustments as well as referrals to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA).

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Music Government Contracts Marketing 130

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 16, 2021

22, 2021): companies now pay so-called “influencers” to issue posts on social media touting their products or services. Reminder: courts sometimes demand that consumers click twice to form a contract. Advertising/E-Commerce. Ariix, LLC v. NutriSearch Corp., 2021 WL 221878 (9th Cir Jan. Lona’s Lil Eats, LLC v. Handle, Inc.,

Advertising 119

Advertising Advertising Contracts Social Media 119

LexBlog IP

JULY 14, 2022

A new collective bargaining agreement governing the use of SAG-AFTRA (the Union) performers in commercials has been reached between the Union and the Joint Policy Committee (JPC). The pricing structures set forth in the Commercials Contract under prior agreements have been a source of confusion for both signatories and talent.

Contracts 52

Contracts Advertising Advertising Social Media 52

Michael Geist

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

There was a notification to Marouf to suspend the contract on August 19th and it was formally suspended on September 23rd. Yet the government often seems uninterested in communicating. There is no way that the department and the minister’s office do not monitor daily press and social media clippings.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2022

This is one of the dozens of lawsuits alleging that social media services addict kids. Jones-based personal jurisdiction over Snap based on the plaintiffs’ allegations that: Defendants acted intentionally when they entered into contracts with M.K., Snap has entered into contracts with thousands of Oregon residents.

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Social Media Contracts Advertising Advertising 128

SpicyIP

JULY 27, 2021

We’re pleased to inform you that the Centre for Communication Governance at the National Law University Delhi is inviting applications for various research positions. About the Centre for Communication Governance. Depending on the project(s) the consultant is hired to be involved in, the contract period will vary.

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Government Editing Privacy Technology 105

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Similar to celebrity-filled ads, collaborative relationships between influencers and companies on social media continue to be prevalent. Like Patrick + Brittany and Travis + Taylor: Partnerships Are Key Nowadays, celebrities and social media influencers are more business savvy.

Social Media 52

Social Media Intellectual Property Contracts Branding 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 4, 2024

Thus, Lady Freethinker sued YouTube for breach of contract and related claims. (A I’m ignoring the complicating effects of various social media censorship laws that may require Internet services to enforce their TOSes as written, a requirement I think is unconstitutional). ” [Discussing Cross v. .”

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Contracts Design Designs Publishing 90

The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria Limited neglected to renew their contract with actor and filmmaker Adewole Ojo to use his photographs for advertisements. The photographer, Esther Umoh called this person out for copyright infringement on social media platform “X”. Katpost on the ruling here.

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Copyright IP Social Media Copyright Infringement 91

Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

Platforms are also under the obligation to contract with the press publishers requesting so and pay them a fair remuneration. As a more or less direct result, posting and sharing of Italian press articles via social media comes now without picture previews. 15 CDSM Directive. Under the Italian version of art.

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Publishing Contracts Social Media Art 81

The IPKat

JULY 18, 2021

If the Government takes on board this recommendation it would mean, as Tom Gray put it “that for the first time ever, our entire music community get something” - since it provides for non-featured artists, who typically transfer their rights in exchange for a one-off session fee rather than a royalty. Plot twist!

Music 138

Music Contracts Reporting Government 138

Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 24, 2024

While creative industries claim their work has been not only stolen but specifically used to replace them, AI providers continue, remarkably, to insist that the millions of images ‘fed’ to the AI can be used without permission as part of the ”social contract” of the Internet.

Copyright 130

Copyright Ownership Social Media Licensing 130

Plagiarism Today

APRIL 4, 2022

The reason for this is simple: Plagiarism is governed by social norms. For example, a student could write an article for their school paper, post content on social media and then turn in an assignment for their class, all three with different citation standards and norms.

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Plagiarism Social Media Contracts Copying 250

SpicyIP

AUGUST 1, 2023

The activities of the IPR Chair instituted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and the activities of CIIPC are jointly organised. The contract may be terminated by providing a 15 day notice from either side.

Intellectual Property Law 87

Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property Contracts Social Media 87

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Prager tried a variety of contract-based workarounds to Section 230. Going beyond the contracts, Prager looks to various “promises” it alleges that defendants made through public-facing comments. Indeed, the whole “but the algorithms” attack on Section 230 has always been nonsensical.

Contracts 144

Contracts Publishing Law Government 144

Trading Secrets

JANUARY 24, 2024

The confidentiality language included a fairly standard exclusion that carved out responding “to any inquiry about [the] settlement or its underlying facts by FINRA, the SEC, or any other government entity or self-regulatory organization, or as required by law.” Government agencies like procedural violations, and the SEC is no different.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Cease and Desist Settlement Social Media 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

AA’s terms and conditions says that all disputes arising under its agreements will be governed by the Northern District of Texas. But before they get there, these courts must first decide whether AA’s terms and conditions constitutes a valid and enforceable contract, and whether TPG assented to its terms. Breach of Contract 2.

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Cease and Desist Blogging Contracts Social Media 124

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

In March 2020, she contracted a respiratory illness. There was no nuance to the law enforcement effort to censor speech; it was the raw exercise of government power, coupled with a realistic threat of incarceration for noncompliance. ” “The First Amendment is not a game setting for the government to toggle off and on. .”

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Law Social Media Government Contracts 115

Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 2, 2023

The influencing game of brand endorsements is one of many examples where technology goes faster than the government’s ability to regulate and enforce. Brands are more likely to require disclosures in their influencing and endorsement contracts. In the world of social media, everyone’s got an angle.

Social Media 52

Social Media Advertising Advertising Branding 52

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 24, 2024

” The confidentiality language included a fairly standard exclusion that carved out responding “to any inquiry about [the] settlement or its underlying facts by FINRA, the SEC, or any other government entity or self-regulatory organization, or as required by law.”

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Cease and Desist Settlement Social Media 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

Nevertheless, she claimed Twitter conspired with the government and that converted Twitter into a state actor. Government Jawboning Doesn’t Turn Internet Services into State Actors–Doe v. Two More Courts Tell Litigants That Social Media Services Aren’t State Actors. Violation of the First Amendment. Padilla , Doe v.

Social Media 136

Social Media Blogging Government Publishing 136

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 27, 2024

These duties do not derive from or even require publishing—they arise from Defendants’ alleged possession, use, and/or dissemination of biometric data without notice or consent Cite to the federal Social Media Addiction ruling. The court shrugs its shoulders. See also the CloudFlare moves and the FOSTA rulings against Salesforce.

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Social Media Blogging Publishing Government 90

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 31, 2022

Whether creating a social media account, signing up a for an online service, or just trying to get to bank statements, more and more businesses are linking to their standard terms and conditions online for suppliers and customers. Two Types of Online Contracts. J ust How Enforceable Are Online Terms? What You Need To Know.

Contracts 52

Contracts Social Media Licensing Business 52

TorrentFreak

JULY 17, 2022

In today’s social media-powered world, it would’ve been devasting. He rolls over to pick up his phone so he can check twitter as he sees that someone is cheating with his full government name as their bungie id [sic]. The RIAA was well within its legal rights when it sued thousands of file-sharers in the early 2000s.

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Derivative Work Social Media Contracts Licensing 135

LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 4, 2022

On October 3, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against Kim Kardashian for violation of the anti-touting provision of the Securities Act, Section 17(b), specifically for “touting on social media a crypto asset security offered and sold by EthereumMax without disclosing the payment she received for the promotion.”

Social Media 52

Social Media Intellectual Property Business Registration 52

The IPKat

AUGUST 4, 2024

position papers for review) and information from external sources (such as the commencement of relevant consultations, reviewing social media posts and disseminating this to members). With hybrid/flexible working arrangements over 22.5 Adrian Howes (Nokia) now takes the lead, supported by Vice President Sarah Vaughn (Rolls-Royce).

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IP Government Intellectual Property Licensing 56

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

I posted a chapter from the book: Online Contracts. Will California Clone-and-Revise Some Terrible Ideas from Florida/Texas’ Social Media Censorship Laws? Big Ruling for Free Speech: Most of Florida’s Social Media Censorship Law (SB 7072) Remains Enjoined–NetChoice v. Analysis of CA AB587). Attorney General.

Editing 97

Editing Social Media Blogging Advertising 97

U.S. Department of Commerce

APRIL 25, 2023

Join us for a discussion with high school seniors who are participants in our Intellectual Property Skills Work-Based Learning program through a contract with Urban Alliance. Throughout the month of April, we have also showcased inspiring and creative women innovators in our “The Value of Her IP” social media campaign.

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Intellectual Property Trademark IP Patent 95

Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 20, 2024

He dismissed American’s claims for breach of user agreement, conditions of carriage (the rules governing air travel), and tortious interference with contract, ruling they were barred by the statute of limitations. Let me know in the comments below or @copyrightlately on social media.

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Copyright Fair Use Social Media Trademark 80

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

BrandTotal “provides advertising consulting services to corporate clients regarding how those clients’ and their competitors’ digital advertisements are presented to social media users.” Law students, this is one of many reasons why your 1L Contracts class is so important. ” Oof.

Contracts 111

Contracts Privacy Social Media Advertising 111

Velocity of Content

AUGUST 10, 2022

Under the IPO’s proposal, “Rights holders will no longer be able to charge for UK licences for TDM and will not be able to contract or opt-out of the exception. The need remains for high quality, validated news unavailable from social media. The music industry has already fired a shot about the new TDM exception.

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Law Licensing Publishing Intellectual Property 116

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

Tax dollars go to the government, who can then allocate the money to (in theory) advance the public good—such as funding journalism. The CJPA bypasses the government’s intermediation and supervision of these cash flows. Instead, it pursues a policy worse than socialism. I think CJPA raises the same concerns.

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Journalism Social Media Publishing Government 102

TorrentFreak

JULY 25, 2023

In 2022, PSG reported losses of €368 million, with reports suggesting that Mbappe’s contract will end up costing the club around €630 million euros. Top-tier Italian football clubs, broadcasters, and the government together concluded that since piracy must be mostly to blame, nothing should be off-limits in their quest to stamp it out.

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Law Social Media Reporting Government 80

IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 23, 2023

The media industry as a whole encourages creativity and innovation, and copyright is crucial for digital media platforms. Media platforms, such as social media, are utilised to carry out their professional, commercial, and private functions. They serve as a medium for new ideas, images, and sounds.

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Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright Intellectual Property Ownership 95

43(B)log

APRIL 18, 2023

VPX also argues that it will not return to the type of advertising that was the subject of the jury’s verdict because it is now governed by a board of majority-independent directors, who have instructed VPX to complete the redesign transition.” Plus, they hadn’t removed existing false advertising from their social media accounts.

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False Advertising Advertising Advertising Social Media 72

Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

PopSugar allegedly created profiles of prominent social media influencers and copied their photos from Instagram without permission, leading to a class action lawsuit. Some influencers have contracted away their rights to their likeness for AI simulation, possibly in exchange for lucrative deals.

Cease and Desist 52

Cease and Desist Licensing Branding Branding 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Ohio enacted a law, the “ Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act ,” Ohio Rev. Obviously, these definitions reach most user-generated content (UGC) services, not just “social media” in the classic sense. Recall the term “social media” is literally in the bill title).

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Social Media Law Contracts Design 98