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Musk v. Altman ends not with a bang, but a whimper. Jury finds Musk waited too long to bring suit under 3- and 2- year statute of limitations

The jury wasted no time, taking 90 minutes to find that Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI for breach of charitable trust and unjust enrichment were filed too late under the respective statute of limitations. That means the jury found that Musk knew or should have known with reasonable diligence that he could filed his lawsuit…
Read more: Musk v. Altman ends not with a bang, but a whimper. Jury finds Musk waited too long to bring suit under 3- and 2- year statute of limitations
University of Arizona students boo Eric Schmidt over AI, as well as past “abuser” allegation

A group of students at University of Arizona asked the University for the “Immediate Removal of Eric Schmidt as the UA 2026 Commencement Speaker.” The students stated: “We, the undersigned students of the University of Arizona, along with concerned staff, faculty, and community members, join to urge you to stand with survivors of sexual violence…
Read more: University of Arizona students boo Eric Schmidt over AI, as well as past “abuser” allegation
Similar to Angie Cruz suit v. Anthropic, R.O. Kwon, Chang-rae Lee, Sonia Nazario, Erika Sanchez among 34 book authors suing Anthropic

Anthropic is gaining on OpenAI’s in terms of most copyright lawsuits to defend. A third group of book authors who opted out of the Bartz class settlement just sued Anthropic. Anthropic now has 9 lawsuits against it. OpenAI has 24. The first group of Bartz opt outs, led by John Carreyrou aka Cambronne Inc., is…
Read more: Similar to Angie Cruz suit v. Anthropic, R.O. Kwon, Chang-rae Lee, Sonia Nazario, Erika Sanchez among 34 book authors suing Anthropic
Teens in China vibe coding apps already–and making money

As President Trump returned home from his high-profile summit in China with its paramount leader Xi Jinping, ABC has this report of teenagers in China already vibe coding apps and making money from them. The AI arms race is on.
Read more: Teens in China vibe coding apps already–and making money
Meta seeks dismissal of Ted Entertainment’s DMCA case based on YouTube videos

Meta has filed its motion to dismiss the YouTube creators Ted Entertainment and other plaintiffs’ claim for alleged circumvention of access controls on YouTube videos. Meta argues that there are no access controls, instead merely copying controls that fall outside the DMCA anti-circumvention provision. Meta also argues that Ted Entertainment lacks both Article III standing…
Read more: Meta seeks dismissal of Ted Entertainment’s DMCA case based on YouTube videos
The advisory jury will decide Musk v. Altman on Monday. Closing arguments completed.

The advisory jury in Musk v. Altman will deliberate starting on Monday over Elon Musk’s two claims against Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and OpenAI for alleged breach of charitable trust and unjust enrichment. The court schedule for the trial did not hold any sessions on Friday. But it’s a bit of surprise no exception was…
Read more: The advisory jury will decide Musk v. Altman on Monday. Closing arguments completed.
Final Approval of Class Settlement Hearing in Bartz v. Anthropic recap

Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin held the hearing for the final approval of the class settlement in Bartz v. Anthropic, which was also live-streamed. Class Counsel Justin Nelson said the payout per work in the class will be $3,100. The class had 92.77% of participation rate for the works in the works list. David Hansen of Authors…
Read more: Final Approval of Class Settlement Hearing in Bartz v. Anthropic recap
Google opposes David Greene’s motion to remand case to state court

Google opposes Dadid L. Greene’s motion to remand the case back to state court. Green alleges Google misappropriated and used recordings of his voice to train its Notebook LM model. Google argues Greene’s state law claims are equivalent to a copyright claim and preempted by the Copyright Act. DOWNLOAD GOOGLE’S OPPOSITION
Read more: Google opposes David Greene’s motion to remand case to state court
Courts set Aug. 20 hearing for Darius James’ motion for leave to file First Amended Complaint

In James v. Cerebras Systems, The Clerk has scheduled a hearing on August 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 10, 19th Floor before Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin. James has asked the court leave to file a First Amended Complaint that adds a claim for contributory infringement related to Cerebras Systems’ alleged creation and…
Read more: Courts set Aug. 20 hearing for Darius James’ motion for leave to file First Amended Complaint
Bartz v. Anthropic livestream link for Final Approval Settlement Hearing today at 2 pm PT

In Bartz et al v. Anthropic PBC, Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín will hold the Final Approval of Class Settlement Hearing at 2 PM PT. From the Judge’s website: Please click the link below to join webinars (public hearings). If you are a case participant, you will join as an attendee, then you will be brought into…
Read more: Bartz v. Anthropic livestream link for Final Approval Settlement Hearing today at 2 pm PT
Angie Cruz v. Anthropic filed on eve of final approval hearing in Bartz v. Anthropic. Angie Cruz, Dave Eggers, Andrew Sean Greer, Tobias Wolff, and others opting out of Bartz settlement seek trial on statutory damages, plus permanent injunction v. Claude.

On the eve of the fairness hearing for final approval of the $1.5 billion settlement in Bartz v. Anthopric before Judge Martinez-Olguin, a second group of book authors who opted out of the Bartz class settlement just sued Anthropic. (The first group led by John Carreyrou aka Cambronne Inc. is represented by the same law…
Read more: Angie Cruz v. Anthropic filed on eve of final approval hearing in Bartz v. Anthropic. Angie Cruz, Dave Eggers, Andrew Sean Greer, Tobias Wolff, and others opting out of Bartz settlement seek trial on statutory damages, plus permanent injunction v. Claude.
Judge Pitts to sever John Carreyrou’s omnibus copyright lawsuit v. 8 AI companies. But unclear if Judge will keep case v. Anthropic.

We will soon have greater clarity with what happens to John Carreyrou’s omnibus lawsuit against 8 AI companies (some of which have already been severed). Yesterday, Judge Pitts indicated that he will grant the motions to sever the lawsuit. But he had not decided which cases involving which defendant(s) he would keep. Interestingly, Carreyrou through…
Read more: Judge Pitts to sever John Carreyrou’s omnibus copyright lawsuit v. 8 AI companies. But unclear if Judge will keep case v. Anthropic.
David L. Greene opposes Google’s motion to dismiss complaint with state law claims related to alleged use of his voice

Former NPR host of “All Things Considered,” David L. Greene has filed his opposition to Google’s motion to dismiss his state law claims for alleged appropriation of his voice. Google argues his claims are preempted by the Copyright Act. Greene argues they are not. The suit is before Judge Breyer. Excerpt: DOWNLOAD GREENE’S OPPOSITION
Read more: David L. Greene opposes Google’s motion to dismiss complaint with state law claims related to alleged use of his voice
Darius H. James seeks to file First Amended Complaint v. Cerebras Systems after adding Lieff Cabraser lawyers

Author Darius H. James has filed for leave to file a First Amended Complaint. James recently added lawyers from Lieff Cabraser law firm, who are heavily involved representing book authors in multiple suits against AI companies. The proposed First Amended Complaint adds a claim for contributory infringement. The claims relate to Cerebras Systems’ creation of…
Read more: Darius H. James seeks to file First Amended Complaint v. Cerebras Systems after adding Lieff Cabraser lawyers
Anthropic cites Judge Chhabria’s relating new lawsuits filed v. Meta by Chicken Soup for the Soul, Carreyrou, Cognella to Kadrey v. Meta.

Anthropic has cited Judge Chhabria’s decision to relate the recently filed lawsuits v. Meta by Chicken Soup for the Soul, Cambronne, and Cognella, respectively. Anthropic has asked Judge Martínez-Olguín, who was assigned Bartz v. Anthropic following Judge Alsup’s retirement, to relate the recently filed lawsuits v. Anthropic by Chicken Soup for the Soul, Cambronne (aka…
Read more: Anthropic cites Judge Chhabria’s relating new lawsuits filed v. Meta by Chicken Soup for the Soul, Carreyrou, Cognella to Kadrey v. Meta.

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