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faced a significant plagiarism scandal. According to reporter Emilia ?ercan s 38-page 2013 dissertation from the National Defense University in Bucharest were plagiarized from outside sources. However, prosecutors began to build a copyrightinfringement case against Ciuc?. However, it’s really just the beginning.
Back in September , I reported on Facebook’s Widely Viewed Content Report and how Casey Newton, a reporter at The Verge, noticed that nearly all the top posts on Facebook for the quarter were plagiarized. . This was in part because the company feared running afoul of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
This prompted Dorland to first report the alleged plagiarism to a wide variety of groups and worked on getting the story pulled while working through lawyers to demand financial compensation. That, in turn, prompted a counterclaim by Dorland for copyrightinfringement. What Larson did there was clearly plagiarism.
Back in August, Facebook released its “ Widely Viewed Content Report ” that attempted to showcase the type of content that was popular on the service. However, Casey Newton at The Verge noticed something else askew with the top posts: Nearly all of them were plagiarized. million and 85 million views. Bottom Line.
Yesterday, a report by Scott Schwebke at the Orange Country Register highlighted a lawsuit filed by Chapman University processor David Berkovitz, who has filed a lawsuit against a John Doe student that he accuses of posting questions from his exam online. Course Hero states that it has a policy to not tolerate copyrightinfringement.
On Friday, Buzzfeed published an article that highlights the widespread and long-running plagiarism of Snopes CEO and co-founder David Mikkelson. Mikkelson, for his part, has admitted to the plagiarism and has been suspended from his editorial duties at the site. More Than Just Plagiarism.
On the other side, users and websites are repeatedly hit with surprise notices of infringement and demands to pay $1,000 or more for the alleged infringement. They are launching a new copyrightinfringement tracking tool , dubbed LicenseGuard, that they hope will break this cycle and result in a better-educated internet.
Josh Hawley’s Move to Strip Disney’s Copyrights Called ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’. However, the bill itself has very limited chance to succeed, as the bill has been widely panned as unconstitutional and a violation of various copyright treaties the United States is a signatory to. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.
However, as per The Hollywood Reporter, he now finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes plagiarism battle. However, Masihzadeh contends that there simply wasn’t much media to research other than local news reports and that she performed the research Farhadi used. Instead, he got her to sign a waiver regarding the work.
On February 20, the ED released a press statement on its move to attach the directors asset in light of the 15 year old copyright dispute between the director and writer Aarur Tamilnadan. The Court was of the opinion that Tamilnadan failed to prove copyrightinfringement. In this case, this will amount to plagiarism.
First off today, Will Nelson at NME reports that video game modders are fighting back against a lawsuit filed by Rockstar Games claiming that their fan-created mods are a fair use, not a copyrightinfringement. The outcome of the case was welcomed by local copyright holders in the country.
1: Judge’s Ruling Due in Ed Sheeran and Sami Switch Copyright Row Over Shape Of You. First off today, Kent Online reports that the judge in the Ed Sheeran case has announced that he will be handing down his ruling in the closely-watched case tomorrow. 3: ‘ A Hero’ Plagiarism Ruling Not Final, Suggests Asghar Farhadi Lawyer.
According to the judge, and an expert witness who filed a report for the defendants, these are similarities shared by many songs. If Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious can face a copyrightinfringement lawsuit, almost any song can. This isn’t to imply that the plaintiffs were acting in bad faith.
1: Dua Lipa Sued for Alleged CopyrightInfringement Over Hit Single Levitating. First off today, Murray Stassen at Music Business Worldwide reports that musician Dua Lipa has been hit with a copyrightinfringement lawsuit that claims her 2020 hit Levitating is an infringement of an earlier song.
1: Spike Lee, Nate Parker Sued by Indie Filmmakers Over CopyrightInfringement. First off today, Diane Haithman at TheWrap reports that filmmakers Spike Lee and Nate Parker have been sued for copyrightinfringement over allegations that their 2019 Film American Skin is an infringement of an earlier screenplay.
1: After Settling with Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, Photographer Sues Miley Cyrus for CopyrightInfringement. 2: China to Crack Down on CopyrightInfringement Through NFTs. 3: Chris Brown ‘No Guidance’ Copyright Lawsuit Dropped By Accuser. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?
1: Music Archive Wolfgang’s Vault Resolves Copyright Fight Over Concert Recordings. First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that a lawsuit against the online concert archive Wolfgang’s Vault has ended as the two sides have reached an agreement to settle it. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.
1: Arizona Beats Back Copyright Challenge to Car-Dealer Data Law. First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that the State of Arizona has beat back a copyright challenge to a new car dealer data law as the 9th Circuit has rejected an appeal from software developers. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?
1: ‘ Sports Illustrated’ Model Sues Twitter for $10 million, Accusing its Algorithm of Contributing to Copyrightinfringement. 2: Three Plead Guilty to Criminal CopyrightInfringement. 3: Taylor Swift Rerecords ‘Wildest Dreams’ in Fresh Copyright Salvo. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.
1: Photographer Sues Leaseweb for Hosting ‘CopyrightInfringing’ Sites. First off today, Ernesto Van der Sar reports that a photographer has filed a lawsuit against the hosting company Leaseweb, claiming that the company has ignored copyrightinfringements taking place on its network.
However, the labels argue that Bright House was clearly in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and that the court should find in favor of them. 2: German carmaker Audi, Ad Agency M&C Saatchi Apologize for CopyrightInfringement in Video Campaign with Hong Kong’s Andy Lau.
1: Manhattan Judge Rejects ‘Server Test’ for Internet CopyrightInfringement. First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that U.S. This prompted Nicklen to file the lawsuit, alleging copyrightinfringement. 3: Jake Owen Sued for Alleged CopyrightInfringement Over No.
1: Microsoft Sues “Black Market” Software Distributor for TM and CopyrightInfringement. First off today, Christina Tabacco at Law Street reports that Microsoft has filed a copyrightinfringement lawsuit against The Search People Enterprises over allegations that the company distributed pirated copies of Microsoft products.
2: CopyrightInfringement: Court Fixes May 25 to Hear Motion for Injunction Against Transcorp Hilton. million) in damages for the alleged copyrightinfringements. 3: PokerPaint Copyright Thief Brett Butz Called Out as WSOP Beckons. The post 3 Count: Fast Movies appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
1: Major Publishers Sue Shopify, Alleging Copyright Violations. First off today, Suzanne Smalley at Inside Higher Ed reports that five major textbook publishers have teamed up to file a lawsuit against Shopify over allegations that the ecommerce platform is enabling rampant piracy. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?
Supreme Court Tackles Andy Warhol Copyright Dispute. First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that yesterday the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case pitting photographer Lynn Goldsmith against the estate of artist Andy Warhol. Lynn sued allegiging that those prints were a copyrightinfringement.
1: Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber Sued for ‘10,000 Hours’ CopyrightInfringement. First off today, Mathew Lemkuehler at The Tennessean reports that a new lawsuit claims the song 10,000 Hours , performed by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber, is a copyrightinfringement of an earlier work.
1: Texas A&M Escapes Copyright Claims at 5th Circ. The case involves author Michael Bynum, who sued the school for alleged copyrightinfringement when the school’s athletic department published and shared a story he commissioned about the schools “12th Man” mantra. Over 12th Man Story.
1: Jamaica Olympian Elaine Thompson-Herah Booted From Instagram Over Copyright Violations. First off today, Ryan Gaydos at Fox News reports that Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah has been suspended from Instagram after she posted videos of her races to the service. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.
1: Man Files Copyright Lawsuit Against Nickelback Over ‘Rockstar’ First off today, Lauryn Schaffner at Loudwire reports that a musician named Kirk Johnston has filed a lawsuit against Nickelback, Roadrunner records and others involved with the band. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. Finally today, Michael S.
First off today, Andy Maxwell at Torrentfreak writes that the team behind the H3 Podcast has asked for the lawsuit against them to be dismissed, saying that the lawsuit is incorrect as a matter of law as they did not commit any copyrightinfringement. The post 3 Count: Quad 9 appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
1: York Can’t Be Sued for Copyright Fees Not Agreed To: Top Court. First off today, Leslie MacKinnon at iPolitics reports that the Canadian Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that York University cannot be held liable for its failure to pay a collective licensing fee that it did not agree to pay. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?
1: Megan Roup Seeks Dismissal in Fitness Routine Copyright, Contract Lawsuit. First off today, The Fashion Law reports that trainer Megan Roup has filed for the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by fellow trainer Tracy Anderson over allegedly copyright-infringing exercise routines. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.
First off today, Zuhaad Ali at The Games Post reports that video game maker Bungie has filed a lawsuit against an individual named Nicholas Minor over allegations that Minor pretended to be a Bungie representative to file false copyright notices against other YouTubers. 3: Fake CopyrightInfringement Emails Install LockBit Ransomware.
1: Miramax Hits Tarantino With Copyright Suit on ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFTs. First off today, Samantha Handler at Bloomberg Law reports that the film studio Mirimax has filed a copyrightinfringement lawsuit against director Quentin Tarantino over Tarantino’s plans to release of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) related to the film Pulp Fiction.
1: Pizza Companies Sued for CopyrightInfringement of Advertising Photo. First off today, Kendall Heebink at Law Street reports that a pair of pizza companies have been sued by Prepared Food Photos, Inc. As such, the company to sue for copyrightinfringement. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?
First off today, Andy Maxwell at Torrentfreak writes that Watch Tower, is pushing ahead with a copyrightinfringement lawsuit against YouTuber “Kevin McFree” (not his real name) in hopes of revealing the YouTuber’s real name. 3: Google Drive Users Stung by macOS ‘ DS_Store’ CopyrightInfringement Issue.
1: Judge Denies Taylor Swift’s Last-Ditch Request to Spike ‘Shake It Off’ Copyright Lawsuit. First off today, Nancy Dillon at Rolling Stone reports that the judge in the Taylor Swift Shake it Off lawsuit has declined a last-minute attempt to dismiss the case, putting it on track for a trial in January. 2: Robert Downey Jr.
1: Can’t Shake This: Taylor Swift to Face Copyright Lawsuit. First off today, Reuters reports that a lawsuit accusing Taylor Swift of copyrightinfringement in her 2014 hit single Shake it Off has been allowed to move ahead, setting the stage for a possible trial. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?
Why a new court win for OpenAI and a tough Supreme Court standard could leave AI copyright claims on shaky ground. A relatively obscure Supreme Court case involving the Fair Credit Reporting Act might seem like an odd fit for the high-stakes world of copyright in the age of artificial intelligence.
1: BET Must Face Copyright Claim Over ‘House Party’ Web Show. First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that Black Entertainment Television (BET) will have to face a copyrightinfringement lawsuit by Walkie Check Productions over BET’s Instagram Live show House Party.
First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court decision in favor of Fernando Fraiz, a former president of the Venezuelan network LaTele, in their long-running fight against the Miami-based network Telemundo. Settles ‘Focus’ CopyrightInfringement Lawsuit.
1: Dua Lipa Hit With Another Copyright Lawsuit Over ‘Levitating’. First off today, Bill Donahue at Billboard reports that pop musician Dua Lipa has been hit with a second lawsuit over her hit song Levitating , as a pair of different accusers have accused her of copyrightinfringement. Russell Brown and Sandy Linzer.
CopyrightInfringement Verdict Against Vimeo Stands on Appeal. The lawsuit was filed by the local broadcaster Mediaset, which claimed that Vimeo failed to take action against some 2,000 infringing videos they reported on the service. 2: Piaggio Loses EU Legal Battle Over Scooter Copyright. million ($8.64
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