Court rules on song authorship claim
Court rules on song authorship claim, dismissing co-authorship claim in gospel song case.
Judge blocks Trump ban on CNN, MSNBC, Politico press passes
A federal judge ordered the White House to restore CNN, MSNBC, and Politico press passes in a 14-day ruling, temporarily…
Advertorial: The scales of intellectual property: When inspiration becomes imitation
Delicate balance of intellectual property law, where inspiration meets imitation, and learn how it impacts creators and innovators.
Legal practitioners advised to manage time to prevent mental fatigue
Legal practitioners are advised to manage time effectively to prevent mental fatigue and maintain focus in their demanding profession.
South African court rules on AI deepfake case
A South African court rules on an AI deepfake case, addressing the legal frameworks for deepfakes and cyberbullying in the…
Australian court issues AI use guidelines
Australian court issues guidelines on artificial intelligence use in court proceedings, outlining rules for AI tools.
Court orders costs after rejected settlement offer
Federal Court of Australia. A Federal Court of Australia judge ordered a respondent to pay indemnity costs after determining that a successful applicant secured a judgment more advantageous than a pre-hearing compromise offer. The decision in Colgrave v TT-Line Company Pty Ltd (Costs) [2026] FCA 1462 followed the court’s finding that compensation was due under s. 38(2) of the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 (Cth). The court annulled an…
State Legislation
Zulum Denies Ordering Arrests, Prioritizes Borno Rebuilding
Borno State Governor Zulum spoke on October 2 denying arrests of 'Tinubu Must Go' supporters. Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has denied ordering the arrest of individuals wearing Tinubu Must Go T-shirts in Maiduguri, stating he has never directed security agencies to detain opposition supporters or critics. Speaking on Friday, October 2, Zulum said he became aware of the incident only that morning and expressed surprise at attempts…