As technology rapidly advances cybercriminals have more opportunities to steal information. Using AI deepfakes, voicemails, and ransomware attacks, cybercriminals can pose as individuals to gain access to personal 401(K) documents, accounts, or company information. In his article, Andrew Williams stresses the importance of cybersecurity and what companies and individuals can do to prevent attacks and keep data safe.

In Brief:  A judge has certified a class action trial on copyright damages resulting from the use of pirated works to train artificial intelligence.

In Brief: Machine learning models for artificial intelligence are not patentable.

In Brief: Using copyrighted works without permission to train AI can be fair use.

Senior counsel Andrew Williams offers a cautionary anecdote about the mismanagement of employee 401(k) investment plans and the liability that could potentially fall on employers and plan administrators who do not have fiduciary liability insurance.

In Brief: Using copyrighted works to train AI can be fair use.

In Brief:  Iconic imagery can be used in a trademark.

In Brief: A prop is not the proper subject matter for copyright protection.

In Brief: Timing is everything when it comes to the protection of a trademark.

In Brief: Opposing registration of a trademark can put your trademark in jeopardy.

In Brief: Do not depend on the court to find your trade secrets. Beverly Berneman’s blog discusses protecting trade secrets after an employee leaves to work for a creditor.

In Brief: Beverly Berneman's blog discusses legislation to the creation and dissemination of deceptive deepfakes.

In Brief:  Patent eligibility depends on whether the invention is “new”.

In Brief: In a copyright infringement case, the plaintiff has to prove that the defendant had access to the plaintiff's work.

In Brief: A trademark infringement plaintiff can only recover damages from a named defendant.

In Brief: A legal research company committed copyright infringement by using an artificial intelligence training model to capture a competitor's materials.

In Brief: A dupe trademark may not cause a likelihood of confusion.

In Brief: Beverly Berneman's blog celebrates the Public Domain Class of 2025.

In Brief: An attempt to hijack a trademark and ugly Christmas sweater design failed.

In Brief: Systematic and organized copyright infringement is a predicate act for a racketeering lawsuit.

In Brief: The Copyright Office creates an exemption to the DMCA for the repair of retail restaurant equipment.

In Brief: Using an airline's graphic without permission is copyright infringement.

In Brief: A company cannot set up a new business using misappropriated trade secrets that were disclosed during acquisition negotiations.

In Brief: A trademark owner cannot rely on its own failures to excuse abandonment.

Planning ahead is an essential part of life. But what can that look like for your business and retirement? For some, it's a succession plan. For others, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) might be a better option. Andrew Williams demonstrates why an ESOP could work better for you and how it can keep your legacy around.