On May 16, two voice actors filed a class action lawsuit against Berkeley-based LOVO, alleging that the company used AI voiceover technology to copy the actors’ voices without permission. They claim it also violates their right to publicity, and the deception amounts...
Elon Musk's Tesla is taking legal action against an Indian battery company for using the name "Tesla Power." The U.S. carmaker (which also makes its own batteries) claims that this name infringes on its trademark rights and has asked a court in New Delhi to put a stop...
On April 18, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu followed through with his previously stated intention to sue Oakland because officials plan to rename its airport. Chiu filed the legal complaint in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in San...
Including a WMFH ("Work Made for Hire") clause in your agreements with independent contractors essentially puts an independent under "statutory employee" status. That's based on California's workers' compensation guidelines. That can be invaluable for many reasons,...
When some people hear the term "trade secret," they may think of popular food chains that tout unique formulas or secret sauces made from a mysterious list of ingredients prepared in a top-secret kitchen. In reality, a business's trade secrets can cover a much broader...
