28 Jul

Posted at 14:43h in News, ZOOM•IN Brief

In this issue of zoom-in brief, legendary rock stars, The Rolling Stones attempt to strike out copyright infringement action in the US; two Dyson group companies head to the Court of Appeal in their defamation claim arising from allegations of exploitation raised in a news broadcast; actor Noel Clarke brings a £10million defamation claim against The Guardian newspaper; whilst generative AI is under further scrutiny in the US with Saturday Night Live writer Sarah Silverman bringing copyright proceedings...

07 Nov

Posted at 17:21h in News, ZOOM•IN Brief

In this issue of zoom-in brief, the copyright lawsuit against Mariah Carey over her hit Christmas song All I Want for Christmas is You has been dropped, the Guardian newspaper has settled a libel claim with two Irish fishermen; whilst Sir James Dyson’s libel proceedings against Channel 4 News have been dismissed....

14 Oct

Posted at 00:01h in News, ZOOM•IN Brief

In this issue of zoom-in brief, the Meghan and Samantha Markle defamation saga continues with Meghan seeking witness testimony from a star-studded list of individuals; Donald Trump brings defamation claim against television network, CNN; a far-right blogger faces defamation action from a drag queen following allegations that they exposed themselves to children at a Pride event; whilst Netflix settles its copyright claim against the creators of an unofficial Bridgerton musical. ...

04 Sep

Posted at 22:58h in News, ZOOM•IN Brief

In this issue of zoom-in brief, Kobe Bryant’s widow is awarded $15m after photographs were taken and shared of the helicopter crash which killed her husband and daughter, Taylor Swift finds herself trying to shake off another copyright lawsuit, a church pastor in the USA faces copyright infringement claims over their staging of hit play, Hamilton, legal action is threatened against Australian tennis superstar, Nick Kyrgios, over his Wimbledon outburst at a fan; whilst Sussex Police have been...

02 Aug

Posted at 14:22h in News, ZOOM•IN Brief

In this issue of zoom-in brief, Cardi B is expected to give evidence in a claim involving a photo on her 2016 mixtape cover, Coleen Rooney is victorious in the highly publicised libel case brought against her by Rebekah Vardy, Ofcom finds the BBC breached impartiality rules in an interview with former leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Ruth Davidson; whilst in the US, sculptor Jeff Koons fails to have copyright infringement claim against him dismissed. ...

25 Jul

Posted at 12:28h in News, ZOOM•IN Brief

In this issue of zoom-in brief, Rachel Riley’s libel claim is heard in the High Court, Ofcom rules that Russia Today broke broadcasting rules 29 times over four days, Love is Blind contestant brings action alleging inhumane working conditions during the filming of the series; whilst both Amber Heard and Johnny Depp file appeals over the awards granted in their defamation showdown. ...

15 Jul

Posted at 21:24h in News, ZOOM•IN Brief

In this issue of zoom-in brief, in an important UK decision on copyright in fictional characters, a ‘dining experience’ based on sitcom Only Fools and Horses is found to breach copyright law. In the US, Sacha Baron Cohen is successful in a defamation appeal brought against him by politician Roy Moore; the comedian, Lewis Black, brings a copyright infringement claim against streaming giant, Pandora; whilst back in the UK, Prince Harry is successful in the first round...

05 Jul

Posted at 09:52h in News, ZOOM•IN Brief

In this issue of zoom-in brief, Dua Lipa faces copyright infringement action over her use of a paparazzi photo, Arron Banks is granted permission to appeal defamation lawsuit, estate of photographer brings copyright action against Universal Music Group over picture of hip-hop legend, Tupac; whilst Amber Heard files motion to appeal the verdict in the high profile defamation lawsuit against Johnny Depp. ...