Issue 12
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lawsuit · United States
Elvis Presley rights holders sue Anthropic over 274 songs used to train AI
Rights holders of Elvis Presley's musical estate have sued Anthropic for copyright infringement, alleging the company used 274 songs to train its models. Reports say the suit seeks more than $41 million in damages.
Who is affected and how
- corporate lawyer
- Customers of AI providers need to reassess copyright damages risk and contractual indemnification clauses.
- lawyer
- Lawyers representing music rights holders should follow the evidentiary method used in the complaint.
lawsuit · United States
Family sues OpenAI over alleged fatal medical advice from ChatGPT; epilepsy drug class action also filed
The family of a Seattle woman has sued OpenAI for wrongful death, alleging that ChatGPT gave deadly medical advice. A separate class action (Wan v. OpenAI) has also been filed over responses related…
lawyerA new line of liability for chatbot advice: product liability and negligence claims are being tested.corporate lawyerAI providers offering health content should review warnings and restrictions at contract and product level.compliance specialistDocumented rules for handling medical questions reduce risk.data protection · European UnionNoyb files five GDPR complaints against Scale AI over worker surveillance
The privacy group noyb has filed five complaints in four EU countries against Scale AI, alleging that it unlawfully tracks contractors working on its Outlier platform. The allegations include…
compliance specialistCompanies running AI-trainer platforms should review the legal basis and proportionality of worker monitoring.corporate lawyerClients of AI data-supply vendors should also examine the GDPR liability chain.citizenPlatform workers can invoke their GDPR rights to request access to their data and lodge complaints.regulation · European UnionEU AI Act: Digital Omnibus pushes high-risk deadlines to 2027 as Article 50 transparency rules apply
Under the Digital Omnibus, the deadline for obligations on high-risk AI systems has slipped to 2027, while the transparency rules of Article 50 already apply. The longer lead time gives companies…
compliance specialistDespite the delay, transparency obligations must already be met, and preparation of high-risk systems should continue.corporate lawyerContracts need updating to reflect the applicable deadlines and the allocation of liability.lawyerClient preparation should be based on the changes made by the Omnibus.lawsuit · United StatesPublishers file amicus brief against OpenAI's fair use defense in copyright case
The Association of American Publishers and other publishing organizations have asked a US court in an amicus brief to reject OpenAI's fair use defense. OpenAI, for its part, has pointed on its own…
lawyerThe arguments in the fair use debate should be tracked on both sides for use in similar cases.Hungary
casePersonality rights and deepfakes: creators' protection, an Indian actor and a Hungarian performer take actionlawyerIn deepfake cases, rapid takedown and compensation steps are the usual practice.citizenPrivate individuals, as well as public figures, are affected.complianceShadow AI in Hungary: PwC survey looks at AI use in the workplacecompliance specialistMapping and regulating unauthorised AI use is urgent.corporate lawyerRules on employees' AI use should be written into employment contracts and company policies.data protectionHungarian article warns of GDPR risk when property managers upload condominium documents to AI toolslawyerCondominium clients should be advised on the limits of using AI tools.compliance specialistDocuments uploaded to AI require a legal basis and a data processing agreement.citizenResidents' personal data may end up with service providers.professionJónsbók legal AI receives international investment, with Hungary playing a key rolelawyerA new legal AI service with a Hungarian connection may become available.corporate lawyerWhen switching vendors, data-handling and confidentiality terms should be reviewed.
More key stories of the week
profession · global
Fake AI citations: first strike-off, sanctions and court criticism across several countries
England's Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has for the first time struck off a foreign lawyer over fake AI citations, and courts in other countries have also criticised filings containing AI errors…
lawyerFake citations can lead to sanctions, including professional disbarment.case · United StatesAnthropic flags insurance gaps and copyright risk after $1.5bn settlement
Anthropic says copyright litigation could pose a major threat to its business and warns of insurance coverage gaps after the $1.5 billion settlement. Reports say its accrued legal expenses rose 69%…
corporate lawyerLiability insurance for AI developers and users should be checked to confirm whether copyright claims are actually covered.compliance specialistGiven the risk disclosure, a supplier's litigation exposure should be treated as a separate item in vendor risk assessments.case · United StatesFifth Circuit rebukes Mississippi judge over AI errors; judge removed from anti-DEI case
The Fifth Circuit called a Mississippi federal judge's ruling, riddled with AI errors, a "botch job" and the judge was removed from the case over the anti-DEI law. The DEI ban was ultimately allowed…
lawyerA flawed AI-based ruling can serve as a ground for appeal.regulation · globalCourts and AI: Geoffrey Vos's proposal, judicial guidelines and the debate over AI judges
Geoffrey Vos, the Master of the Rolls in England and Wales, says AI could decide simpler civil cases, guidelines are being prepared in Malaysia, and the Law Society has issued a report on agentic AI…
lawyerAutomated decision-making in simpler civil cases raises new procedural questions.tool · United StatesAnthropic launches Claude for Legal Artifacts, interactive tools for lawyers
Anthropic has released Claude for Legal Artifacts, a set of interactive tools. Harvey and Bloomberg Law announced data integrations, and the system checks sources before handing the document to a…
lawyerUsable in contract workflows, but the output must be checked.corporate lawyerCan also be applied to contract review at smaller companies.compliance specialistData-handling and confidentiality terms should be reviewed before signing a contract.regulation · United StatesNew York courts and state bar issue guidance on AI use in legal filings
The New York court system has issued guidance on the use of AI in filings; according to Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas, lawyers remain responsible. The New York State Bar Association has…
lawyerCitations and content in filings must be verified by a human.lawsuit · United StatesWikimedia warns a bad AI copyright ruling could threaten the open web
The Wikimedia Foundation has filed a brief in New York Times v. OpenAI, arguing that a ruling favoring publishers could turn rights holders into gatekeepers. The organization distinguishes between…
lawyerThe brief offers a new argument for defending transformative use.law · United States115 new state AI laws in 30 states, with chatbot safety at the centre
According to a Transparency Coalition report, 115 new AI laws were passed in 30 states in 2026. Key themes include protecting children from harmful chatbots and preserving human decision-making in…
compliance specialistWithout a federal law, the patchwork of state rules must be tracked state by state.corporate lawyerFor multi-state clients, it is worth planning around the strictest rule.law · United StatesNew York governor signs law protecting children from AI chatbots
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law that bars companion chatbots aimed at children from producing content in 12 prohibited categories. The state's attorney general, Letitia James, will…
compliance specialistContent filters and age verification for chatbots that interact with minors must be aligned with the law.corporate lawyerProviders must prepare for enforcement by the authorities.citizenParents can invoke the new protective rules.profession · United StatesClio report: billable hours rise with AI as another analysis warns of an AI bubble
Clio's 2026 report finds that law firms' billable time has grown alongside AI use. Another analysis warns that the AI bubble in the US legal market may burst.
lawyerClients expect time savings, so firms must also stress verification.corporate lawyerFee models may change.tool · United StatesLatham & Watkins and Harvey to develop AI tool for investment fund formation work
Latham & Watkins is developing AI tools with Harvey for the formation of investment funds. The partnership comes months after K&E launched a project with Palantir.
lawyerIn fund formation documentation, standardizable steps can be automated.corporate lawyerClients can expect efficiency from large firms.regulation · United StatesHouse Democrats criticize Justice Department support for OpenAI in copyright suit
Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee have urged the court to reject the Justice Department's arguments in The New York Times's copyright case. They say the department would back…
lawyerThe weight of the government's brief should be factored into fair use arguments.In brief
perTexas and other states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT safetycorporate lawyerWith consumer-protection suits under way, the accuracy of safety claims is a legal issue.compliance specialistThe marketing and safety claims of AI services must be verified.citizenConsumers' rights are being enforced by state attorneys general.lawDeepfake rules in the US: Maryland's fraud law and election advertisinglawyerIn deepfake cases, action can be taken under state law.compliance specialistCampaign materials must comply with disclosure rules that differ from state to state.regulationGoogle cases could test EU AI training rules and rights reservationcorporate lawyerChanges to EU rules may affect how training data is sourced.compliance specialistHandling of opt-out signals should be built in now.perReservoir sues Suno and Anthropic, seeking nearly $338 millionlawyerSimilar legal arguments and evidentiary patterns can be seen across the parallel suits.lawCalifornia SB 574 sets limits on AI use by attorneys and arbitratorslawyerIn California practice, the AI-use rules must be followed and documented.compliance specialistLaw firms' internal AI policies must be aligned with the statute.lawCalifornia's new AI 'bossware' and 'No Robo Bosses' laws: what employers need to docorporate lawyerFor employer clients, the scope of the software they use needs to be assessed.compliance specialistHuman review must accompany AI-based decisions about employees.regulationEN 18286 becomes the first harmonised standard under the EU AI Actcompliance specialistThe standard should be built into conformity documentation and the quality management system.corporate lawyerReference to the standard can also be included as a contractual requirement.regulationAI liability rules: EU centrists clash while England and Wales law commission proposes reformcorporate lawyerThe scope of liability for software and AI products may widen, so the risk allocation in contracts should be reviewed.lawyerNew grounds of liability may appear in product liability cases.compliance specialistSoftware developers' product safety processes should be reviewed.complianceFirst AI Act enforcement step: EU authority requests information from a providercompliance specialistA documented process for responding to information requests should be maintained.corporate lawyerAn internal protocol is needed for handling regulatory enquiries.rulingThomson Reuters v. ROSS: Third Circuit recognizes licensing market for AI training datalawyerThe existence of a licensing market may strengthen market-harm arguments in copyright cases.rulingCourt orders resentencing after AI video of victim was shown at hearinglawyerObjections can be raised to the use of such material.regulationExperts' AI use and deepfake evidence: federal committees weigh new ruleslawyerDisclosure of AI use in expert opinions is expected to become important.caseCyberattacks on the legal sector double as attackers deploy autonomous AI agents, CrowdStrike sayslawyerProtecting client-confidential data is a professional obligation of the firm.compliance specialistFirm-level cybersecurity controls must be strengthened.toolLegora raises $550m at $8.8bn valuation and builds agentic operating system for legal worklawyerRepetitive contract tasks can be automated, but checking is still needed.corporate lawyerVendor performance claims should be tested on your own documents.toolHarvey acquires Aida, gains FedRAMP Class D certification and unveils legal AI agent benchmarklawyerFor federal clients, the certification opens the way to AI use.corporate lawyerThe agent performance test helps with vendor selection.regulationCopyright and AI: India, Australia and Taiwan debate rules as international study appearslawyerFor international clients, training rules that differ by jurisdiction must be followed.professionClio acquires Page, unveils new brand and faces dispute with AI company over data deallawyerPractice management software is turning into AI workspaces.corporate lawyerThe expiry and renewal of data licence agreements can lead to disputes.regulationColorado draft AI rules and New York AI safety proposals draw attentioncompliance specialistOrganisations should prepare for AI notification obligations tied to consequential decisions.corporate lawyerIn rulemaking debates, the timing of industry comments matters.toolLegal AI tools: Ropes & Gray due diligence, Everlaw agent, Filevine citation checkerlawyerDocument review is faster, but quality control is needed.professionClinical AI liability: AMA briefing and legal risks for health systemscorporate lawyerFor healthcare clients, the liability clauses in supplier contracts should be reviewed.compliance specialistWhen clinical AI is used, responsibility and human oversight should be documented.professionAI agents' errors create liability risk for companies and their lawyerscorporate lawyerFor agentic systems, the scope of authority and oversight should be set out in contracts.compliance specialistLogging autonomous AI decisions and designating those responsible for them is recommended.lawDeepfake regulation in Queensland, Scotland, Vietnam and TaiwanlawyerCriminal-law and personality-rights claims differ from country to country.compliance specialistFor platforms, takedown obligations vary from country to country.professionLegal AI startup bids for assets of collapsed law firm Weil GotshallawyerThe sale of a large firm's assets points to a changing market for law firms.perCate Blanchett-led coalition backs New York Times against OpenAI in copyright caselawyerAmicus and coalition briefs can serve as strategic tools.toolAnthropic updates Claude to stop it from recreating existing video gamescorporate lawyerChanges to providers' terms of use need to be tracked.perApple and OpenAI trade secrets lawsuit formally under way, trial set for July 2027corporate lawyerTransferring AI specialists and engineering knowledge carries trade secret risk.professionNegligence and AI: liability when AI goes roguelawyerThe standard of care expected in AI use may be decisive in litigation.perStanford authors sue Anthropic over use of copyrighted books to train AIlawyerCoordinating group and individual author claims could be a key issue.regulationNoyb comments on EU Council agreement on AI personal data processing under GDPRcompliance specialistChanges to GDPR rules on AI data processing are worth following.corporate lawyerThe Council's position may affect assessments of the legal basis.data protectionIdaho attorney general demands data protections for users of bankrupt chatbot companycorporate lawyerIn bankruptcy proceedings, selling user data may run into privacy restrictions.compliance specialistA legal-basis review is needed before user data is treated as an asset.complianceAI vendor contracts may hide a chain of data processorscorporate lawyerIn vendor contracts, request the list of sub-processors and details of data access.compliance specialistThe sub-processor chain needs to be audited.regulationChina's AI regulation in 2026: enforcement, guidance and compliancecompliance specialistAnyone present in the Chinese market must keep up with local regulation.perNorwegian media companies sue Meta over use of their journalism for AIlawyerCross-border copyright claims deserve close attention.perCompanies fight subpoenas in Suno's legal fight with Universal and Sony MusiclawyerThe limits on taking evidence from third parties are a practical issue in training lawsuits.lawDelaware plan would let AI agents run entire businessescorporate lawyerThe separation of corporate liability raises new structural questions.compliance specialistThe lack of human oversight sharpens questions of liability.caseACLU: police AI can flag people as suspicious based on travel routeslawyerThe defence should challenge whether AI-based suspicion was justified.citizenThe legal basis for a route-based flag can be challenged.