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As lawsuits over artificial intelligence and copyrights continue to unfold, two recent federal court decisions from the Northern District of California provide early insight—conflicting at times—into how judges will begin to draw the boundaries of “fair use” in AI training. In Bartz v. Anthropic PBC and Kadrey v. Meta Platforms Inc., the courts reached diff...

In the world of business, knowing how to ask for help can make or break your professional relationships. Whether you’re seeking an introduction to a key client, requesting a deadline extension, or hoping for mentorship from a senior colleague, the way you frame your request determines whether you’ll be seen as a strategic professional or someone scrambling to s...

If you’ve served in the military and faced problems at work because of your service—like being denied a job, promotion, or your old position back after deployment—you may have legal rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, or USERRA. If you file a claim and win your case, what happens? What can you potentially be awarded? A ...

Every August, National Make-A-Will Month serves as a reminder of something most people would like to avoid. Planning for the end of life. Creating a will isn’t about dwelling on death. It is about taking control, protecting loved ones, and easing the burden on family members during a difficult and stressful time. Why Wills Matter in Arizona No matter what stage...

U.S. trademark rights stop at the border. If your business operates internationally or plans to expand abroad, you need to understand how to protect your trademark rights beyond the United States. Unlike the U.S., many countries follow a “first-to-file” system, which means rights are awarded to the first party to register the mark—not necessarily the first t...

In the world of modern business, there’s a dangerous misconception that continues to undermine effective leadership and sustainable success. Too many executives, managers, and even seasoned professionals operate under the flawed assumption that displaying kindness equals showing weakness. This antiquated mindset not only damages workplace culture but also represe...

In trademark law, distinctiveness is key. The more distinctive a mark, the stronger its legal protection—and the easier to register and enforce the mark. Trademark law classifies marks along a spectrum of distinctiveness, ranging from inherently protectable to completely un-protectable. Understanding where your mark falls on this spectrum is critical to selecting...

Jaburg Wilk announced that David G. Schmidt was named as a partner of the firm effective July 1, 2025.  Schmidt is an attorney in the firm’s bad faith litigation and insurance law practice group.   He has assisted insurance companies and business clients in litigation, insurance law, bad faith litigation, and construction defect litigation.   Schmidt earned...

Last week, I was half-listening to one of my favorite podcasts during a workout when something OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said immediately caught my attention. He was chatting it up with comedian Theo Von on This Past Weekend when he made a casual remark that should raise serious concerns for anyone who’s ever shared something personal or legally sensitive with an AI ...

Filing a charge of employment discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) can be confusing when determining who the employer is. That’s especially true in a complex corporate environment, where multiple companies may seem to be in charge. This is where the “integrated enterprise doctrine” comes in. It’s a legal concept used by co...