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DC IP Lawyers are witnessing a surge in legal battles surrounding OpenAI’s ChatGPT generative AI, despite concerns about AI’s impact on employment. Here’s a rundown of the prominent disputes involving OpenAI thus far: The Copyright Clash: On December 27th, 2023, the New York Times initiated legal action against both OpenAI and its investor, Microsoft, citing

DC Employment Lawyers note that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is scheduled to convene a virtual open commission meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 2pm ET, where it is widely anticipated to issue its final ruling on noncompete agreements. The initial proposal put forth in 2023 sought to prohibit most noncompetes, sparking a considerable

DC Employment Attorneys Weigh In: Supreme Court Redefines Standard for Title VII Job Transfer Claims On April 17, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States delivered a pivotal ruling regarding job transfers in unlawful employment discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The court clarified that an employee contesting

DC IP Lawyers Take Note: USPTO Issues Guidance on AI Tools in Patent Practice On April 11, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released comprehensive guidance concerning the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) based tools in patent practice. Referred to hereafter as the Guidance, this publication addresses various aspects of employing AI,

On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) unveiled its conclusive regulations embodying the essence of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Set to be officially documented in the Federal Register on April 19, 2024, these regulations are poised to take effect sixty days thereafter, ushering in pivotal changes in workplace accommodations

Tennessee has made history by becoming the inaugural U.S. state to fortify musicians against the perils of artificial, computer-generated imitations that eerily replicate the unique vocal nuances of artists. The legislative milestone, formally christened the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act (ELVIS Act), received unanimous endorsement from the Tennessee legislature and received the gubernatorial

Maryland Civil Lawyers make note: Golden Entertainment, Inc., the former owner and operator of Rocky Gap Casino in Flintstone, Maryland, has reached an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit. As per the settlement, the company will pay $100,000 and institute comprehensive sexual harassment prevention

DC IP Lawyers make note: The USPTO released fresh guidance on February 6, 2024, clarifying existing rules and policies for using AI in submissions to the PTAB and TTAB. Building on this, the USPTO has now provided additional guidance in the Federal Register, crucial for patent and trademark professionals navigating AI use in USPTO matters.

As summer approaches, employers of salaried workers, guided by DC Employment Lawyers, should brace themselves for anticipated changes to the salary basis threshold for certain categories of exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). As a timely reminder, on August 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) initiated a notice of proposed

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, in a recent ruling, denied a patent owner’s writ of mandamus in the case of In re VLSI Technology LLC, Case No. 24-116 (Fed. Cir. Mar. 18, 2024) (Moore, Taranto, Chen, JJ.). The petition aimed to prevent a defendant from amending its answer to include an