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Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

FanDuel and DraftKings face Interactive Games patent lawsuit

Interactive Games LLC has filed lawsuits against FanDuel and DraftKings for patent infringement related to mobile wagering technology.
Poker
fromwww.npr.org
20 hours ago

When legal sports betting surges, so do Americans' financial problems

Sports betting leads to financial strain, with increased credit delinquency rates among bettors in states where it is legal.
more#sports-betting
Music production
fromThe Verge
11 hours ago

A folk musician became a target for AI fakes and a copyright troll

AI-generated covers of public domain songs were uploaded to streaming platforms under Murphy Campbell's name, leading to copyright issues.
#prediction-markets
fromFortune
12 hours ago
Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities are asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state regulations to ensure a unified framework for derivatives oversight.
fromFortune
12 hours ago
Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets

Federal authorities are asserting exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state regulations to ensure a unified framework for derivatives oversight.
more#prediction-markets
#meta
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 day ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Law
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Social Media Companies Are Suddenly Getting Killed in Court

Meta and Google face significant legal consequences for misleading practices and negligence affecting young users' mental health.
fromFast Company
5 days ago
Intellectual property law

Social media's 'Big Tobacco' moment may have finally arrived

Meta and YouTube were found guilty of harming young users through addictive algorithms, challenging the protections of Section 230.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 day ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Law
fromTNW | Insights
3 days ago

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for treating social media platforms as defective products, awarding $6 million in damages.
Law
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Social Media Companies Are Suddenly Getting Killed in Court

Meta and Google face significant legal consequences for misleading practices and negligence affecting young users' mental health.
more#meta
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability

"We appealed and appealed and lost every appeal. And then the case was ultimately dismissed."
US news
#trump-administration
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Trump administration sues three states over attempts to regulate prediction markets

The Trump administration filed lawsuits against three states to assert federal control over prediction markets, challenging state regulations and gambling laws.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Trump administration sues three states over attempts to regulate prediction markets

The Trump administration filed lawsuits against three states to assert federal control over prediction markets, challenging state regulations and gambling laws.
more#trump-administration
National Football League
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

NFL's Billion-Dollar Sportsbook Partnerships Expire With No Replacement as League Faces Microbetting Lawsuit

NFL has no official sportsbook partner for the first time since 2021 after deals with Fanuel, Draftkings, and Caesars expired without renewal.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.03.26 - Above the Law

The Department of Justice may become more aligned with Donald Trump's influence following leadership changes.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

California Gaming Assoc. sues over state-proposed restrictions to player-dealer games in card rooms

The California Gaming Association is suing to block new rules that threaten card rooms' operations and revenue.
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

GameStop Thought Buying Games Online Was A 'Passing Phase'

GameStop underestimated digital distribution, believing physical stores would remain dominant despite the rise of platforms like Steam.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Sky should drop 'greedy' legal action against dodgy box users, TD Paul Murphy says

Sky intends to use the information obtained from a court case to take legal actions against the resellers and some of the end users, marking the first time end users could face legal action.
EU data protection
Software development
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Anthropic says its leak-focused DMCA effort unintentionally hit legit GitHub forks

Anthropic's DMCA takedown mistakenly removed legitimate forks of its code, leading to backlash and a request for reinstatement of affected repositories.
#social-media
Law
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

Social Media Jury Verdicts Ignite Internet Free Speech Debates

A coalition opposes recent jury verdicts holding social media companies liable for youth addiction, fearing implications for free speech and privacy rights.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Meta's court losses could be just the beginning

Recent jury verdicts against social media platforms may signal a shift in legal accountability for their design and structure.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

Social Media Jury Verdicts Ignite Internet Free Speech Debates

A coalition opposes recent jury verdicts holding social media companies liable for youth addiction, fearing implications for free speech and privacy rights.
more#social-media
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

Agentic AI, Quality, and Courtroom Battles: What's Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech in 2026? - ExchangeWire.com

AI and privacy regulations are significantly transforming the ad tech industry as it moves towards 2026.
#copyright-law
more#copyright-law
fromwww.engadget.com
2 days ago

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.
Board games
MMA
fromSherdog
3 days ago

UFC antitrust settlement update: Delays encountered for some fighter payments

Most eligible athletes have received payments from the $375 million UFC antitrust lawsuit settlement, but some distribution issues remain.
New York Mets
fromQNS
3 days ago

Metropolitan Park casino opponents sue NYS Gaming Commission, vow to keep fighting after judge dismisses case - QNS

Opponents of the Metropolitan Park casino filed a lawsuit against the NYS Gaming Commission, alleging unfair licensing processes and seeking to block the development.
fromFast Company
3 days ago

A Vegas showgirl just sued Taylor Swift-and Swifties are not having it

"Over the course of a decade, CONFESSIONS OF A SHOWGIRL grew into a brand encompassing performances, writing, and digital media-built by one person, city by city, and show by show."
NYC music
#antitrust
SF politics
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
more#antitrust
#ai
fromFuturism
1 day ago
Intellectual property law

Anthropic Suddenly Cares Intensely About Intellectual Property After Realizing With Horror That It Accidentally Leaked Claude's Source Code

Venture
fromSiliconANGLE
5 days ago

Sett raises $30M to grow agent-based AI platform for game studios - SiliconANGLE

Sett raised $30 million to enhance its AI platform for automating content creation in the gaming industry.
Intellectual property law
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Anthropic Suddenly Cares Intensely About Intellectual Property After Realizing With Horror That It Accidentally Leaked Claude's Source Code

Anthropic's copyright takedown request for its AI model's source code highlights hypocrisy in its stance on copyright laws.
more#ai
Silicon Valley
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Nvidia Crypto Revenue Lawsuit Gets Class Certification From California Federal Court

U.S. District Judge certified a class action against Nvidia for misleading investors about GPU revenue from cryptocurrency miners.
Digital life
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

A Landmark Suit Against Meta and YouTube Opens the Floodgate for AI Litigation

A jury found big tech liable for addictive design features, establishing a precedent for legal action against social media companies for psychological harm.
Retirement
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Epic Lays Off Terminally Ill Employee Who Can't Get Life Insurance

Epic Games laid off over 1,000 employees, impacting Mike Prinke, who faces terminal brain cancer and lost his life insurance due to the cuts.
Apple
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Apple's long, bitter App Store antitrust war

Apple has shifted from a small competitor to a dominant force in mobile computing, raising concerns over its market practices.
Intellectual property law
fromABA Journal
1 day ago

TikTok creator sued by immigration firm, accused of making defamatory comments online

A TikTok creator is being sued for defamation by an immigration law firm over alleged false statements made online.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

MindsEye will litigate its own launch 'sabotage' controversy in DLC form

Build a Rocket Boy plans to reveal evidence of corporate sabotage in a new mission for MindsEye.
California
fromAxios
1 day ago

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

California is advancing AI regulations while the Trump administration seeks a national standard to limit state-level laws.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

PlayStation 5 prices have risen significantly due to increased demand for computing power driven by AI, alongside global economic disruptions.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Institutional Investors Pile Into Netflix Even as Company Executives Head for the Exits

Netflix shows a divide between bullish analyst ratings and insider selling, indicating mixed signals for investors.
#openai
fromExchangewire
5 days ago
Marketing tech

Digest: OpenAI Extends Ad Pilot Beyond April; X Ad Boycott Lawsuit Dismissed by US Judge; Disney+ Seals RTVE Fast-Stream Deal

Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

Digest: OpenAI Extends Ad Pilot Beyond April; X Ad Boycott Lawsuit Dismissed by US Judge; Disney+ Seals RTVE Fast-Stream Deal

OpenAI extends its ad pilot internationally, while a lawsuit against X over an ad boycott is dismissed, and Disney+ strikes a streaming deal with RTVE.
more#openai
#nintendo
fromKotaku
3 days ago
Intellectual property law

Nintendo Loses Yet Another Battle In Its Pokemon Patent Trolling

fromKotaku
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

One Switch Emulation Dev Is Fighting Nintendo's New Crackdown

Intellectual property law
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Nintendo Loses Yet Another Battle In Its Pokemon Patent Trolling

Nintendo's patent on character summoning has been rejected by a U.S. patent examiner, marking a significant setback for the company.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Nintendo Has A Big Leak Problem That's Not Going Away

Nintendo faces significant challenges with leaks, particularly regarding major game announcements and internal plans.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

One Switch Emulation Dev Is Fighting Nintendo's New Crackdown

more#nintendo
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Justin Baldoni's lawyer says defendants are very good people' as Blake Lively lawsuit narrows

Most of Blake Lively's claims against Justin Baldoni were dismissed by a federal judge, affirming the defendants' innocence regarding sexual harassment allegations.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Capcom Cannot Stop Deliberately Breaking Its Games With DRM

Capcom's re-release of Resident Evil games on Steam includes problematic Enigma DRM, causing performance issues and user dissatisfaction.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

ESIC issues four year ban to Counter-Strike player Nifee

Dmytro 'Nifee' Tediashvili received a four-year ban for match manipulation and betting-related misconduct.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
California
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Judge halts Northern California casino tribal case amid appeals

A federal judge has paused a lawsuit by California tribes against a casino proposal linked to the Koi Nation, awaiting related legal outcomes.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system

Lawyers face increasing sanctions for using AI-generated errors in legal briefs, with over 1,200 cases reported, including significant fines for fictitious citations.
Poker
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

As hoops betting spikes, it's New Hampshire and other states vs. prediction markets

New Hampshire plans to sue prediction market companies to protect state sports betting revenues.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Disney Reportedly Interested in Buying Fortnite Maker Epic Games

Disney is reportedly interested in acquiring Epic Games to deepen their existing relationship and integrate Disney IP into Fortnite.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

CFTC lawsuit targets states over prediction markets ban

Federal regulators are suing Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticut to assert authority over event contracts against state regulations labeling them as unlicensed gambling.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

California's top lawyer explains why he hasn't sued Kalshi like Nevada and Arizona

California's Attorney General emphasizes state sovereignty in regulating prediction markets amid ongoing legal battles across the US.
Poker
fromPolitics NY
3 days ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with NYS Gaming Commission's Division of Charitable Gaming Director Stacy Harvey

The New York State Gaming Commission oversees charitable gaming, ensuring compliance and revenue management for authorized organizations.
Tech industry
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Epic Games Attempts to Clarify Google's Muzzling of Tim Sweeney

Epic Games' settlement with Google includes a clause restricting criticism of Google Play policies until 2032, though Epic clarifies other Google topics remain open for criticism.
Video games
fromGamesBeat
4 days ago

Inside Clix Gaming's creator-powered business strategy

Cody 'Clix' Conrod is launching Clix Gaming, a brand and business centered on his success as a top Fortnite player.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Marathon Cracks Down On Cool Exploits To Make Things Fair

Bungie has removed the slide-canceling exploit in Marathon to maintain balanced gameplay and has updated the Outpost loot area.
Law
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

Polymarket challenge Nevada in appeals court over jurisdiction

Companies linked to Polymarket are appealing a lower court's decision to move their case to Nevada state court, seeking federal jurisdiction instead.
#loot-boxes
Games
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Valve disputes claims loot boxes violate gambling laws

Valve defends loot boxes as collectible products rather than gambling, arguing cosmetic-only items provide no competitive advantage while claiming to have blocked over one million accounts linked to gambling activity.
Games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Valve says it will fight New York's loot box lawsuit

Valve disputes New York AG's loot box gambling allegations, comparing mystery boxes to collectible cards and arguing items are optional cosmetics.
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Valve Defends Loot Boxes, Compares Them To Pokemon Packs

Valve defends its loot box system by comparing it to physical collectibles like baseball cards and Pokémon, arguing cosmetic items create no gameplay disadvantage and most players don't purchase boxes.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
US politics

Valve Accused Of Promoting Illegal Gambling With Loot Boxes In New Lawsuit

Games
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Valve disputes claims loot boxes violate gambling laws

Valve defends loot boxes as collectible products rather than gambling, arguing cosmetic-only items provide no competitive advantage while claiming to have blocked over one million accounts linked to gambling activity.
Games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Valve says it will fight New York's loot box lawsuit

Valve disputes New York AG's loot box gambling allegations, comparing mystery boxes to collectible cards and arguing items are optional cosmetics.
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Valve Defends Loot Boxes, Compares Them To Pokemon Packs

Valve defends its loot box system by comparing it to physical collectibles like baseball cards and Pokémon, arguing cosmetic items create no gameplay disadvantage and most players don't purchase boxes.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
US politics

Valve Accused Of Promoting Illegal Gambling With Loot Boxes In New Lawsuit

more#loot-boxes
#cftc
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.
Law
fromEngadget
2 days ago

CFTC sues three states for trying to regulate prediction markets

CFTC is suing states for attempting to regulate prediction markets, asserting its exclusive jurisdiction over these financial instruments.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.
Law
fromEngadget
2 days ago

CFTC sues three states for trying to regulate prediction markets

CFTC is suing states for attempting to regulate prediction markets, asserting its exclusive jurisdiction over these financial instruments.
more#cftc
#gambling
Poker
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

NFL, sportsbooks among defendants in gambling addiction lawsuit

Sportsbooks FanDuel and DraftKings are accused of promoting addictive gambling practices leading to severe financial losses for two plaintiffs.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Washington State Targets Kalshi in Illegal Online Betting Lawsuit

Washington's lawsuit against Kalshi claims its binary event contracts constitute illegal gambling under state law.
Poker
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

NFL, sportsbooks among defendants in gambling addiction lawsuit

Sportsbooks FanDuel and DraftKings are accused of promoting addictive gambling practices leading to severe financial losses for two plaintiffs.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Washington State Targets Kalshi in Illegal Online Betting Lawsuit

Washington's lawsuit against Kalshi claims its binary event contracts constitute illegal gambling under state law.
more#gambling
Intellectual property law
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Chinatown-based sneaker store sues Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes over trademark infringement | amNewYork

A Chinatown sneaker shop is suing Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce for trademark infringement over the name 1587 Prime.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
Law
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

Ohio challenges Kalshi sports contracts appeal

Ohio is challenging Kalshi's operation of sports-related contracts, asserting it violates state gambling regulations and lacks legal grounds for an injunction.
Law
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

Kalshi battles Arizona tribes over betting legality

Kalshi seeks a federal injunction to stop Arizona's enforcement actions against its event-based trading platform, claiming federal law governs its operations.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Chained Echoes Dev Sues Company For Not Making Physical Copies

Chained Echoes developer Matthias Linda is terminating his relationship with First Press Games and preparing a lawsuit over the company's failure to deliver promised physical copies to Kickstarter backers since 2024.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Judge denies NCAA request to block DraftKings in trademarks case

A federal judge allowed DraftKings to continue using NCAA branding but indicated the NCAA likely has a strong case against trademark infringement.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Activision silences trusted Call of Duty leaker

Still gonna stick around and chat about Official Call of Duty info and anything not related to leaks/confidential information. Cheers for these past few years.
Video games
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Supreme Court makes it harder for music and movie makers to sue for copyright infringement

"Under our precedents, a company is not liable as a copyright infringer for merely providing a service to the general public with knowledge that it will be used by some to infringe copyrights," Justice Clarence Thomas wrote for the court.
Intellectual property law
#ncaa
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

NCAA files DraftKings lawsuit over March Madness trademarks

NCAA sues DraftKings for trademark infringement over college basketball tournament terms, claiming misleading association with gambling.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

NCAA files DraftKings lawsuit over March Madness trademarks

NCAA sues DraftKings for trademark infringement over college basketball tournament terms, claiming misleading association with gambling.
more#ncaa
Law
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Valve compares its loot boxes to Labubus in lawsuit defense

Valve refuses to restrict item transferability and opposes New York's loot box regulations, arguing proposed oversight measures would violate user privacy and harm game innovation.
fromRAIN News
2 weeks ago

BMG brings infringement lawsuit to Anthropic over AI training

BMG accuses Anthropic of raiding licensed music libraries MusicMatch, LyricFind, and torrent sites which themselves might be illegal containers of music.
Intellectual property law
Intellectual property law
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Music giant BMG sues Anthropic over AI training

BMG sued Anthropic for training Claude AI models on copyrighted song lyrics from torrent sites without authorization, citing 493 instances of copyright infringement.
Law
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This AI-related lawsuit could be just the beginning of many

AI hiring platforms screen résumés and may produce opaque scores that prevent applicants from being fairly considered, prompting legal claims under consumer-reporting law.
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