Nov 09, 2024
The Rolling Stones performing on stage during a concert.
Major Music Publishers Sue Anthropic Over AI-Generated Lyrics for $75M

Universal Music Group, Concord Music Group, and ABKCO have filed a lawsuit against Anthropic, a company specializing in generative artificial intelligence. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in Tennessee, accuses Anthropic of "systematic and widespread infringement" for using copyrighted lyrics from artists like Katy Perry, The Rolling Stones, and... Read More »

Aerial view of Oroville Dam and Lake Oroville, highlighting the water levels and surrounding landscape.
State Agency Is Not a Person Under Fish and Game Code

After California’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) released water from Lake Oroville into the Oroville Dam during 2017 flood conditions, a local district attorney sued the agency for releasing harmful materials into the state’s waters. DWR said they did it in order to protect the dam. The statute that protects... Read More »

A gloved hand holding a dry psilocybin mushroom next to a glass beaker containing more mushrooms.
California Governor Vetoes “Magic Mushroom” Bill

In the past few years, several studies about the positive mental health effects of “magic mushrooms” have prompted Oregon, Colorado and several U.S. cities to decriminalize psilocybin, the drug certain fungi produce naturally. California, which passed a bill legalizing the mushrooms and several other natural psychedelics in September, will not... Read More »

Two contestants interacting in individual pods on the reality show 'Love Is Blind.'
Hit Show ‘Love Is Blind’ Faces Sexual Assault Lawsuit

The hit reality TV show ‘Love Is Blind’ is facing a lawsuit filed by a former contestant who was on the show during the filming of season five. The season, which was filmed last year, began airing last month on the streaming platform, Netflix. The plaintiff, Tran Dang. filed her... Read More »