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copyright law

James Astrachan column
Apr 6, 2026

The copyright claims board is an alternative for small claims

Commentary: The copyright claims board provides a government forum for copyright owners to resolve small claims up to $30,000 without costly district court litigation.

The Supreme Court in January 2026. (The Washington Post)
Mar 25, 2026

Supreme Court rules ISPs not liable for users’ pirated music

The Supreme Court ruled that internet service providers like Cox Communications are generally not liable for users' illegal music piracy.

The U.S. Supreme Court building is seen in Washington, U.S., October 2, 2022. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
Nov 26, 2025

Supreme Court leaves copyright official targeted by Trump in place for now

The Supreme Court postponed a decision on Trump's attempt to fire Shira Perlmutter, keeping her as U.S. Copyright Office director for now.

A Disney logo forms part of a Disney+ menu on a computer screen in Walpole, Massachusetts, on Nov. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Jun 11, 2025

Disney and Universal sue AI firm, alleging copyright infringement

Disney and Universal have filed a copyright lawsuit against popular artificial intelligence image-generator Midjourney on Wednesday.

James Astrachan
Apr 18, 2023

Fair use and the fourth estate

April must be copyright month.  Those who follow copyright, photography and the free press will have their interests piqued by the Southern District of New York’s holding of fair use as a defense to infringement involving the events of January 6, Fox News and a freelance photographer who, on January 6, was at the Capitol and filmed the activities. 

Tom Clancy
Jan 9, 2018

Parties debate federal jurisdiction in ‘Jack Ryan’ rights case

Tom Clancy's widow says the dispute with her stepchildren should remain in state court.