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George Carlin’s estate files a lawsuit over AI-generated comedy special

Jan 29, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

The legendary comedian George Carlin sadly left us in 2008. Thankfully, his estate is very much alive and kicking, especially when it comes to protecting…

Miles Davis photographer will get his day in court over copyright dispute

Kat von D wins copyright trial over Miles Davis photo

Jan 29, 2024 Alex Baker

Tattoo artist Kat Von D won her copyright dispute over her use of a photo of Miles Davis on Friday. Von D was taken to…

The legal battle between Kat Von D and photographer Jeff Sedlik continues, testing fair use

Jan 25, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Tattoo artist Kat Von D and photographer Jeff Sedlik have been fighting a legal battle over an iconic photo turned into a tattoo. Earlier this…

Midjourney tried to copy famous photographers’ styles, court docs reveal

Jan 4, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Midjourney came under the spotlight again for all the wrong reasons. Recently revealed court documents show a massive list of names Midjourney keeps to “feed” its image generator and make it copy the distinctive styles of various artists. They include illustrators, painters, animators, and more. And, of course – photographs are no exception.

Photographer wins $6 million in copyright case

Dec 13, 2023 Alex Baker

A Californian photographer has won a copyright lawsuit and was awarded $6.3 million in compensation. The jury ruled that a retirement home business breached copyright…

Terry Richardson faces new sexual assault lawsuits from former models

Nov 28, 2023 Alex Baker

Fashion photographer Terry Richardson, famous for a string of accusations over the past decade, is now facing new lawsuits as former models come forward with…

Photographer who won copyright case against Warhol starts Go Fund Me to cover court costs

Nov 14, 2023 Alex Baker

The photographer who won the lawsuit against the Andy Warhol Foundation for copyright infringement is raising money to cover the excessive costs of the case….