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09/22/2022

Found this fascinating. If AI "creates" art, can it legally own it?

FindLaw discusses who owns images created by art-generation AI models such as DALL-E and identifies related copyright and contract law issues.

09/22/2022

Found this fascinating. If AI creates art, can it legally own it?

FindLaw discusses who owns images created by art-generation AI models such as DALL-E and identifies related copyright and contract law issues.

12/25/2021

Very best this Holiday.

10/08/2021

Hard to believe this was already a year ago. Howard refused to dismiss the citations, so we won at trial. Proud of my clients for standing up for what they believe.

By Press Times Staff HOWARD – Of five people cited for obstruction of traffic July 28 when a Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest march took place on village streets, four have pleaded not guilty with one paying a citation, said Municipal Court Clerk Melissa Heim. She said the four pleading no

10/06/2021

I've heard of plenty of battles over the use of songs by politicians without permission, but this one's new to me. What do you think? Well-"Taylor"ed strategy or more evidence of our Swift political decline? (Sorry)

Terry McAuliffe, who is running for governor in Virginia, is slamming his GOP rival, Glenn Youngkin, for his former company's role in a controversy involving Taylor Swift's back catalog.

10/01/2021

No matter how long we work to achieve concise written communications, everyone can use a proof-reader. I tried to give the lawyer a break and say: "Wisconsin, you never know." Alas, it wasn't a Wisconsin case. Happy Friday everyone.

A judge friend demonstrates the importance of not misplacing prepositional phrases.

07/29/2021

Getting closer to justice on this one. This man was arrested when he was only 16 for selling small bags of co***ne on a street corner in 1998. Yes, 1998. He finally gets out, and the police are willing to invent drugs to put him back in.

Defense raises serious issues with testimony of RPD investigator.

07/04/2021

Happy Fourth Everyone! The courts are closed tomorrow, but we'll be open for anything you need.

06/22/2021

The Wisconsin Legislature has finally taken up much needed reform on expungement of convictions that will catch Wisconsin up to national trends. If you would like to notify your representative or learn more, use the link below.

It's time to reform Wisconsin's expungement laws, remove unnecessary burdens on people who have paid their debts to society, and allow folks a second chance at a clear criminal record so they can get back to work across our state.

06/20/2021

06/16/2021

Good and accessible summary of placement by a family court commissioner. Agreements regarding placement must be carefully drafted with the child in mind - the court does not have to go along with them.

There is no right to equal periods of placement when considering child custody agreements, writes Mark Fremgen. Each situation is different, and placement agreements should involve all relevant facts when deciding the best interests of the child.