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Sneaky Blinders: The Rise Of Prompt Injections
Seyfarth Shaw LLP are most popular: within Compliance topic(s) By now, we’re all familiar with the travails of lawyers who use gen AI to draft court papers, but fail to check them and file briefs including fake cases, as well as other significant maladies, resulting from AI hallucinations and being sanctioned for their carelessness.
No Spoilers! Japanese Copyright Infringer Receives A Stiff Penalty
Owen Wolfe’s articles from Seyfarth Shaw LLP are most popular: in Europe in Europe in Europe in Europe with readers working within the Advertising & Public Relations, Business & Consumer Services and Construction & Engineering industries Seyfarth Shaw LLP are most popular: within Compliance topic(s) As fearsome as Godzilla has proven to be over the decades, the indomitable kaiju may have found its foil in Japanese copyright law.
No Spoilers! Japanese Copyright Infringer Receives a Stiff Penalty
As fearsome as Godzilla has proven to be over the decades, the indomitable kaiju may have found its foil in Japanese copyright law. A Tokyo court recently found several individuals guilty of violating Japanese law for publishing spoiler-heavy posts, including in relation to a recent Godzilla movie, on an entertainment review website. The penalty for one of the individuals? An 18-month jail sentence and a stiff monetary fine (equivalent to over $6,000 U.S.) according to press reports.
Webinar: Protecting Innovation In The AI Era | IP Insights From 2026 Outlook
Lauren Gregory Leipold’s articles from Seyfarth Shaw LLP are most popular: in European Union Seyfarth Shaw LLP are most popular: within Compliance and Consumer Protection topic(s) Seyfarth's 2026 Commercial Litigation Outlook reinforces a key reality for IP practitioners: artificial intelligence is not just driving innovation—it is fundamentally reshaping how intellectual property is created, protected, and challenged.
Everybody's Talking About AI: Takeaways From The February 20, 2026 Fordham Law Symposium
Seyfarth Shaw LLP are most popular: within Compliance and Consumer Protection topic(s) with readers working within the Healthcare industries On February 20, 2026, Gadgets, Gigabytes and Goodwill Blog co-editor Owen Wolfe spoke at the Fordham School of Law as part of the Fordham Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal Symposium, The Meaning of Ownership: Rethinking Intellectual Property, Creativity, and Control in the Age of Innovation.
The Authority Conundrum: D.C. Circuit May Weigh In On Agent Authority Under The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act
Seyfarth Shaw LLP are most popular: within Compliance and Consumer Protection topic(s) We've previously written about the split among federal courts as to whether the agent of a non-U.S. country can waive that country's immunity from suit under the U.S. Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act or "FSIA" (you can find our prior posts here and here).
Seyfarth IP Partners, Lauren Leipold and Owen Wolfe to Speak at the WIPR AI & IP Summit
Tomorrow, October 9, 2025, Lauren Leipold and Owen Wolfe, Intellectual Property Partners at Seyfarth, will be speaking at the WIPR AI & IP Summit in New York. Lauren and Owen will take part in the session “AI vs Copyright: Tackle the New Creative Battleground,” which will examine how generative AI is disrupting traditional copyright principles and the legal frameworks around them.
TPS Venezuela: A Legal Whiplash with Real-World Consequences | JD Supra
In a move that underscores the volatility of immigration policy under judicial review, the U.S. Supreme Court has once again intervened in the ongoing litigation surrounding the 2023 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. On October 3, 2025, based on an emergency filing, the Court granted the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) request to stay a lower court ruling that had reinstated the 2023 TPS designation through October 2, 2026.
TPS Venezuela: A Legal Whiplash With Real-World Consequences
Dawn Lurie’s articles from Seyfarth Shaw LLP are most popular: within Immigration topic(s) with readers working within the Aerospace & Defence, Automotive and Banking & Credit industries Seyfarth Shaw LLP are most popular: within Compliance, Government, Public Sector and Consumer Protection topic(s) In a move that underscores the volatility of immigration policy under judicial review, the U.S. Supreme Court has once again intervened in the ongoing litigation surrounding the 2023 Temporary...
Despite Court Wins, Temporary Protected Status Remains Uncertain
The news relating to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans continues to shift as court battles continue. As we wrote last week, the Ninth Circuit recently affirmed a March 2025 district court order pausing the revocation of the 2023 TPS designation by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Ninth Circuit's decision has no practical effect at the moment, however, because the U.S. Supreme Court stayed the March 2025 order and that stay remains in effect.
Despite Court Wins, Temporary Protected Status Remains Uncertain. | JD Supra
The news relating to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans continues to shift as court battles continue. As we wrote last week, the Ninth Circuit recently affirmed a March 2025 district court order pausing the revocation of the 2023 TPS designation by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Ninth Circuit’s decision has no practical effect at the moment, however, because the U.S. Supreme Court stayed the March 2025 order and that stay remains in effect.
Ninth Circuit Upholds Venezuelan TPS Protections; USCIS Terminates 2021 Designation Anyway
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Ninth Circuit Upholds Venezuelan TPS Protections; USCIS Terminates 2021 Designation Anyway | JD Supra
In a critical ruling that preserves stability for many Venezuelan nationals in the U.S., the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court’s order (which we wrote about here) that prevents the abrupt termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a designation offering protection from deportation and employment authorization, for Venezuelan beneficiaries.
Double Fault: Trademark Registrations (Or Lack Thereof) In The World Of Tennis
It's that time of year where, for two weeks in late August and early September, tens of thousands of people descend upon Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York for the U.S. Open tennis tournament. The biggest stars in the world of tennis are there, from veteran players to up-and-comers hoping for an upset win. Fans pack the grounds, including Arthur Ashe Stadium, the largest tennis-specific stadium in the world, named after the legendary tennis star who passed away in 1993.
Double Fault: Trademark Registrations (or Lack Thereof) in the World of Tennis | JD Supra
It’s that time of year where, for two weeks in late August and early September, tens of thousands of people descend upon Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York for the U.S. Open tennis tournament. The biggest stars in the world of tennis are there, from veteran players to up-and-comers hoping for an upset win. Fans pack the grounds, including Arthur Ashe Stadium, the largest tennis-specific stadium in the world, named after the legendary tennis star who passed away in 1993.
Double Fault: Trademark Registrations (or Lack Thereof) in the World of Tennis
It’s that time of year where, for two weeks in late August and early September, tens of thousands of people descend upon Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York for the U.S. Open tennis tournament. The biggest stars in the world of tennis are there, from veteran players to up-and-comers hoping for an upset win. Fans pack the grounds, including Arthur Ashe Stadium, the largest tennis-specific stadium in the world, named after the legendary tennis star who passed away in 1993.
Boxing Out Competitors: WNBA Star Angel Reese's Growing Trademark Portfolio
Angel Reese—the former LSU basketball superstar who now plays for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA—made headlines recently when she filed an application to register MEBOUNDS as a trademark for clothing and related items (Serial No. 99,234,613). "Mebounds" was a phrase used by some of Ms. Reese's critics, referring to rebounds Ms. Reese grabs after missing a shot. Ms. Reese turned the tables on the trolls by applying to register MEBOUNDS.
Boxing Out Competitors: WNBA Star Angel Reese’s Growing Trademark Portfolio | JD Supra
Angel Reese—the former LSU basketball superstar who now plays for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA—made headlines recently when she filed an application to register MEBOUNDS as a trademark for clothing and related items (Serial No. 99,234,613). “Mebounds” was a phrase used by some of Ms. Reese’s critics, referring to rebounds Ms. Reese grabs after missing a shot. Ms. Reese turned the tables on the trolls by applying to register MEBOUNDS.
Unrivaled Basketball Shows Bumps In The IP Road For New Sports Leagues
Seyfarth Shaw LLP are most popular: within Compliance and Consumer Protection topic(s) Unrivaled is a 3-on-3 basketball league founded by WNBA superstars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. The league has attracted many established WNBA stars, like Ms. Stewart, as well as up-and-coming young players like Paige Bueckers, who signed a deal to play in Unrivaled even before she was selected as the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.
Reading The Tea Leaves: How Trademark Applications Show WNBA And NWSL Expansion Plans And Complications
Keen sports observers sometimes use trademark applications to try to identify the names and locations of potential expansion teams that may be coming to sports leagues. Recent trademark applications by the WNBA and National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) highlight just how complicated expansion team-related applications can be, however. Let's start with the WNBA. Earlier this year, the WNBA filed applications to register CHARLOTTE STING (Serial Nos.
Reading the Tea Leaves: How Trademark Applications Show WNBA and NWSL Expansion Plans and Complications | JD Supra
Keen sports observers sometimes use trademark applications to try to identify the names and locations of potential expansion teams that may be coming to sports leagues. Recent trademark applications by the WNBA and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) highlight just how complicated expansion team-related applications can be, however. Let’s start with the WNBA. Earlier this year, the WNBA filed applications to register CHARLOTTE STING (Serial Nos.
CHNV Parole Update: SCOTUS Grants Stay, Terminations May Proceed - But Implementation Unclear
In a 7–2 decision issued by the U.S. Supreme Court on May 30th (with Justices Jackson and Sotomayor dissenting), the Court granted the federal government's request to stay the district court's injunction that had blocked the termination of the CHNV (Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela) Humanitarian Parole program. However as of now, there is still no guidance on how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will operationalize this decision.
TPS Twist: Court Halts DHS Action On Certain Venezuelan Work Authorization-For Now
In a significant development for Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, a federal district court in California has issued an injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from invalidating certain immigration documents—at least for now. Background Earlier this year, the Biden administration extended TPS for Venezuela through October 2, 2026. However, that extension was quickly undone by the incoming Trump administration.
CHNV Parole Update: SCOTUS Grants Stay, Terminations May Proceed — But Implementation Unclear | JD Supra
In a 7–2 decision issued by the U.S. Supreme Court on May 30th (with Justices Jackson and Sotomayor dissenting), the Court granted the federal government’s request to stay the district court’s injunction that had blocked the termination of the CHNV (Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela) Humanitarian Parole program. However as of now, there is still no guidance on how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will operationalize this decision.
TPS Twist: Court Halts DHS Action on Certain Venezuelan Work Authorization-For Now | JD Supra
In a significant development for Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, a federal district court in California has issued an injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from invalidating certain immigration documents—at least for now. Background Earlier this year, the Biden administration extended TPS for Venezuela through October 2, 2026. However, that extension was quickly undone by the incoming Trump administration.
Turn The Trademarks Off: The Trademarks Of Kendrick Lamar, SZA, And Beyonce
On May 9, 2025, I sat in a crowded football stadium for the sold-out second night of the Grand National Tour concert featuring Kendrick Lamar and SZA (the stage name of Solána Rowe). As I listened to those iconic artists perform their hit song "luther," my mind turned, as it often does, to trademarks. I wondered if Mr. Lamar and SZA had registered any trademarks associated with the tour or the hit songs they were performing.
Turn the Trademarks Off: The Trademarks of Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and Beyonce | JD Supra
There are also a dearth of registered trademarks relating to Ms. Rowe. There is, however, a registered trademark for her stage name, SZA (Reg. No. 5,008,021). Like the KENDRICK LAMAR marks, it was originally owned by Top Dawg Entertainment, but was later assigned to a New Jersey LLC, CTRLCORP. Notably, Ms. Rowe hails from Maplewood, New Jersey and her first full album was titled Ctrl. CTRLCORP has applied to register NOT BEAUTY, which is the name of Ms. Rowe’s beauty brand (Serial No. 98,965,759).
SCOTUS Unravels 2023 TPS For Venezuela: Employers Await USCIS Guidance
In a pivotal immigration development, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has effectively granted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) permission to proceed with the termination of the 2023 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. This decision reverses, at least for now, a lower court's order that had temporarily blocked the termination, originally scheduled for April 7, 2025. At this moment, the answer remains unclear.
SCOTUS Unravels 2023 TPS for Venezuela: Employers Await USCIS Guidance | JD Supra
In a pivotal immigration development, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has effectively granted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) permission to proceed with the termination of the 2023 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. This decision reverses, at least for now, a lower court’s order that had temporarily blocked the termination, originally scheduled for April 7, 2025.
CHNV Parole Pause, Continued: Mass Terminations Still Blocked, But SCOTUS Appeal Looms
In the ongoing narrative of the Trump administration's attempt to repeal the Humanitarian Parole program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV), on Monday, May 5th, the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) motion for a stay pending appeal. Practically speaking, this means the case is going to proceed to a briefing on the merits in the First Circuit.
CHNV Parole Pause, Continued: Mass Terminations Still Blocked, but SCOTUS Appeal Looms | JD Supra
In the ongoing narrative of the Trump administration’s attempt to repeal the Humanitarian Parole program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV), on Monday, May 5th, the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) motion for a stay pending appeal. Practically speaking, this means the case is going to proceed to a briefing on the merits in the First Circuit.
CHNV Parole Pause: Mass Terminations Blocked, Chaos For Employers As Emergency Motion Filed By Government
Last week, a federal district court in Massachusetts temporarily blocked the mass termination of parole and employment authorization for beneficiaries of the Humanitarian Parole program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV). The stay will remain in effect until the court issues further orders from either the district court or the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
Decoding Appeals, Episode 4: Clerks' Perspectives, Part 2 (Video)
Welcome to Decoding Appeals, where Seyfarth's Appellate Team brings you insights and expertise from the front lines of the courtroom. Throughout this short video series, we break down the nuances of appellate advocacy, sharing tips and lessons we've learned to help you navigate the complexities of the appeals process. Back by popular demand, host Owen Wolfe is joined by Amanda Williams and Cat Johns, two former judicial law clerks, for another insightful discussion.
Decoding Appeals, Episode 6: Mastering Appeals From Day One (Video)
Welcome to Decoding Appeals, where Seyfarth's Appellate Team brings to in-house counsel our insights and expertise from the front lines of the appellate courts. Throughout this short video series, we break down the nuances of appellate advocacy, sharing tips and lessons we've learned to help companies' in-house legal teams understand the complexities of the appeals process.
CHNV Parole Pause: Mass Terminations Blocked, Chaos for Employers as Emergency Motion Filed by Government | JD Supra
Last week, a federal district court in Massachusetts temporarily blocked the mass termination of parole and employment authorization for beneficiaries of the Humanitarian Parole program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV). The stay will remain in effect until the court issues further orders from either the district court or the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
We’re Definitely Watching: Viral Women’s Sports Phrase Gets Trademark Registration
As my colleague Puya Partow-Navid recently wrote, popular or viral phrases in the sports world are often the subjects of trademark registrations. Women’s sports are no exception. 2024 was a banner year for women’s sports, including the rise of stars like Caitlin Clark and Ilona Maher, the continued dominance of Simone Biles, another gold medal win by the U.S. Women’s soccer team, and the growth of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL).
We’re Definitely Watching: Viral Women’s Sports Phrase Gets Trademark Registration | JD Supra
As my colleague Puya Partow-Navid recently wrote, popular or viral phrases in the sports world are often the subjects of trademark registrations. Women’s sports are no exception. 2024 was a banner year for women’s sports, including the rise of stars like Caitlin Clark and Ilona Maher, the continued dominance of Simone Biles, another gold medal win by the U.S. Women’s soccer team, and the growth of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL).
Expropriation Limitation: U.S. Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Jurisdiction Over Holocaust Seizure Claims | JD Supra
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court heard argument in Republic of Hungary v. Simon. The case involves Hungary’s theft of valuable items from Jewish families during the Holocaust. The plaintiffs sued the Republic of Hungary and its national railway in the United States, arguing that a federal court in Washington, D.C. could exercise jurisdiction over Hungary under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA).
Judgment Gymnastics: Enforcing Overseas Judgments And Arbitration Awards In The U.S.
Perhaps you represent a U.S. company that is entering into a contract with an overseas entity, or vice versa. You are contemplating whether the contract should provide for arbitration or litigation in the event of a dispute. In deciding that question, you may ask: if your client wins in the proceeding against the other party, is it easier to enforce a non-U.S. court judgment or a non-U.S. arbitration award in the United States? As it turns out, each scenario presents unique challenges.
Judgment Gymnastics: Enforcing Overseas Judgments and Arbitration Awards in the U.S. | JD Supra
Perhaps you represent a U.S. company that is entering into a contract with an overseas entity, or vice versa. You are contemplating whether the contract should provide for arbitration or litigation in the event of a dispute. In deciding that question, you may ask: if your client wins in the proceeding against the other party, is it easier to enforce a non-U.S. court judgment or a non-U.S. arbitration award in the United States? As it turns out, each scenario presents unique challenges.
Rules For Use Of AI-generated Evidence In Flux
A recent federal district court ruling suggests that generative AI prompts and outputs are discoverable in litigation — even those that were part of pre-suit investigation. Parameters around use of this type of evidence are still relatively unclear. Nonetheless, litigants should be thinking carefully about privilege, spoliation, reliability and authentication issues that will inevitably arise around AI-generated materials.
Rules for use of AI-generated evidence in flux
(September 23, 2024) - Lauren G. Leipold and Owen R. Wolfe of Seyfarth Shaw LLP explore questions as to whether generative AI prompts and outputs are discoverable in litigation. A recent federal district court ruling suggests that generative AI prompts and outputs are discoverable in litigation — even those that were part of pre-suit investigation. Parameters around use of this type of evidence are still relatively unclear.
CPLR 5704 Is A Powerful, But Poorly-Defined, Tool That Highlights Department Differences
Imagine that you bring a motion in New York Supreme Court, and you do so by order to show cause, but the judge refuses to sign the order to show cause, leaving the motion in limbo. The judge's refusal to sign is not appealable under New York law; there is no decision or order to appeal from. What options do you have? Ostensibly, CPLR Section 5704 ("Review of ex parte orders") provides an avenue for Appellate Division review of such a refusal to sign an order to show cause.
CPLR 5704 Is a Powerful, but Poorly-Defined, Tool That Highlights Department Differences | New York Law Journal
Imagine that you bring a motion in New York Supreme Court, and you do so by order to show cause, but the judge refuses to sign the order to show cause, leaving the motion in limbo. The judge’s refusal to sign is not appealable under New York law; there is no decision or order to appeal from. What options do you have? Ostensibly, CPLR Section 5704 (“Review of ex parte orders”) provides an avenue for Appellate Division review of such a refusal to sign an order to show cause.
Decoding Appeals, Episode 1: Clerks' Perspectives (Video)
Welcome to Decoding Appeals, where Seyfarth's Appellate Team brings to in-house counsel our insights and expertise from the front lines of the appellate courts. Throughout this short video series, we break down the nuances of appellate advocacy, sharing tips and lessons we've learned to help companies' in-house legal teams understand the complexities of the appeals process.
Authors Fight Court Order To Produce Pre-Suit Testing Data From ChatGPT In OpenAI Copyright Lawsuit
Sarah Silverman and her fellow author plaintiffs are fighting a judge's recent order requiring them to disclose the prompts and outputs they used in preparation for filing their class action lawsuit against ChatGPT owner OpenAI. The judge is giving OpenAI until July 24 to respond to the plaintiffs' argument that the material should be shielded as work product. The magistrate judge's ruling is the latest in a series of setbacks suffered by the plaintiffs in Tremblay et al. v.
Authors Fight Court Order to Produce Pre-Suit Testing Data from ChatGPT in OpenAI Copyright Lawsuit | JD Supra
Sarah Silverman and her fellow author plaintiffs are fighting a judge’s recent order requiring them to disclose the prompts and outputs they used in preparation for filing their class action lawsuit against ChatGPT owner OpenAI. The judge is giving OpenAI until July 24 to respond to the plaintiffs’ argument that the material should be shielded as work product. The magistrate judge’s ruling is the latest in a series of setbacks suffered by the plaintiffs in Tremblay et al. v.
With AI Use, Lawyers Need To Ponder Confidentiality Stipulations,
Seyfarth's Owen Wolfe and Eddy Salcedo co-authored an article, "With AI Use, Lawyers Need to Ponder Confidentiality Stipulations," in Bloomberg Law on July 1. The Seyfarth attorneys discussed how lawyers must understand the risks and ensure their clients' documents are protected when AI is used in discovery in litigations. "As generative AI improves and becomes more accessible, it may change the way many lawyers perform their work.
U.S. Isn't Everything - The Importance For U.S. Entities To Obtain Trademark Protection Abroad (Yes, That Includes Canada)
The author of the lyrics for Canada's national anthem, "O Canada," probably didn't have trademarks in mind when he wrote "we stand on guard for thee." But a recent trademark infringement win for a Maryland-based U.S. non-profit corporation in Canada shows that Canadian courts will guard against consumer confusion and enforce trademark rights even when the trademark owner is a U.S. company and the defendant is Canadian.
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