In a recent World IP Review article, Jennifer Mauri offers her view of the Supreme Court’s ruling in a case between Warner Chappell Music and rapper Sherman Nealy involving relief for any infringement claim—no matter when the infringement itself occurred. Jennifer underscores the continued relevance of the “discovery rule” but warns of potential challenges ahead.
WorldatWork called upon Stacey Chiu for her thoughts on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s recent update to its workplace harassment enforcement guidance. In an article titled, “What You Need to Know (and Do) About the EEOC’s Harassment Guidance,” Stacey emphasized the importance of revising anti-harassment policies to explicitly include gender identity as a protected characteristic.
The U.S. Supreme Court has just ruled on the Copyright Act’s statute of limitations for damages recovery in copyright infringement cases. Jennifer Mauri provided commentary to IP Law Daily on the court’s divided ruling—that timely-filed claims under the Act are not subject to additional time limits for damages, even for infringements occurring more than three years before a lawsuit. In the article, Jennifer remarks on the decision’s implications for copyright owners and the potential impact on future litigation strategies.
In the latest edition of California Lodging News, Stacey Chiu sheds light on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in hiring and recruiting within the hospitality industry. In an article titled, “The Power of AI,” Stacey emphasizes how AI-driven solutions are revolutionizing HR processes, from enhancing data processing capabilities to providing immediate answers to basic HR inquiries. She also underscores the importance of responsible AI implementation, highlighting the potential for biases and discrimination inherent in AI models trained on historical data.
Anticipating the upcoming overtime rule expansion from the U..S Labor Department, employers are bracing for potential legal hurdles, as detailed in a Bloomberg Law article published this week titled, “Employers Mull OT Rule Compliance Strategy Despite Legal Déjà Vu.” Stacey Chiu lent her voice to the piece and emphasized the substantial impact of the proposed changes, including a nearly 70% increase in the salary threshold. Stacey also noted that with compliance strategies under scrutiny, businesses will need to navigate tough decisions on salary adjustments and scheduling to mitigate risks.
On the occasion of World IP Day 2024, IP Watchdog has turned to Jennifer Mauri for comment in an article titled, “Celebrating World IP Day: Is the Innovative Future Sustainable?” In the piece, Jennifer highlights the pivotal role of intellectual property in advancing sustainable development. She also emphasizes that as sustainability becomes a mainstream priority, the protection of IP rights is crucial to incentivize innovation and protect investments in sustainable technologies.
Jennifer Mauri shared her thoughts on the proposed Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act with The Global Legal Post. The bill, if passed, would mandate that AI companies submit a notice to the U.S. Copyright Office detailing the copyrighted works utilized in the datasets used to build or train their systems. In an article titled “U.S. Bill Would Require AI Companies to Disclose Copyrighted Work in Training Models,” Jennifer shined a light on the arduous legislative process that proposals must undergo before becoming law and stressed the critical role of legislation in navigating the complexities of AI technology and copyright protections.
Stacey Chiu has weighed in on the NLRB’s latest joint employment final rule, which broadened the legal test for determining joint employer status but was struck down after a federal judge in Texas vacated the standard that was to become effective in mid-March. In an HR Dive article titled, “Judges Decision Not the End for NLRB’s Joint Employer Efforts, Attorneys Say,” Stacey emphasized how important it is for employers to stay on top of the issue and understand the standard once settled so as to be in compliance when a newly promulgated final rule actually takes effect.
