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EU Alleges Google Ad Misconduct - The Alphabet company may soon be ordered to break up its lucrative ad business ($225B in 2022) after the European Commission sent the company a statement of objections regarding antitrust charges.
Accenture to Invest $3B in AI - The company, which consults and provides support on generative AI projects, said it will invest $3B over three years into its data and AI practice, hiring 80,000 people to work on AI projects.
Denmark to Raise Age at Which Tech Companies can Collect Minors' Data - This week, Denmark's Ministry of Business announced the government's decision to help safeguard children's privacy and mitigate the risk of unauthorized disclosure of their personal information.
Cooley Offers Associates One-Year Deferred Start Date with Stipend Payment - The Silicon Valley-based firm is deferring start dates until next year in exchange for $100k for all new associates citing "current market conditions".
Drive-Thru Gets an AI Makeover - Wendy's (among several other fast food franchises) will begin testing an AI-powered chatbot this month to to automate drive-thru orders amid labor shortages.
OpenAI Sued for Defamation After ChatGPT Allegedly Accuses Man of Embezzlement - The lawsuit claims OpenAI acted recklessly when ChatGPT said Mark Walters, a radio host, was the defendant in a financial lawsuit in which he was not involved.
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Explore the US Copyright Office's new guidance on AI-assisted works, the questions it raises regarding human authorship and AI prompts, and the potential need for court intervention to provide clarification.
The demand for DEI specialists and lawyers has significantly increased among Fortune 500 companies following the Supreme Court's review of university admissions processes.
If your business is involved in activities that are supervised or regulated by a federal agency (ex: selling alcohol, firearms, tobacco, commercial fishing, etc.), then it may be necessary to obtain a federal license or permit.
Law firms are increasingly adopting resource management tools to address declining client services and financial pressures, as highlighted in a BigHand survey. These tools not only streamline operations but also play a crucial role in supporting diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and career development initiatives, essential for talent retention and aligning with client expectations.
For many years, Barbie has been a beloved icon in the toy industry. Since her introduction in 1959, this blonde, blue-eyed fashion doll has won the hearts of countless children and collectors worldwide. The powerhouse behind Barbie's phenomenal success is Mattel, the toy manufacturing giant that birthed her and turned her into a global sensation. To protect their intellectual property and uphold Barbie's brand integrity, Mattel has been relentless in defending their trademarks related to Barbie through stringent policies and real-world trademark disputes. This article will delve into Mattel's trademarks and their unwavering dedication to preserving the Barbie legacy.
Clio raised an impressive $900M and OpenAI-backed Harvey raised $100M from investor groups led by New Enterprise Associates, Goldman, Google and more.
Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.
Erich Andersen, TikTok's General Counsel, will become Special Counsel at ByteDance to focus on legal strategies against a potential U.S. ban following new legislation.
Stability AI has lost two key executives.