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Professor Sues Colleague Over Copied Class Material At Victor Valley College, one professor filed a claim against a colleague alleging copyright infringement. Here’s how the Copyright Claims Board ruled.

At Victor Valley College, one professor filed a claim against a colleague alleging copyright infringement. Here's how the Copyright Claims Board ruled.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/03/05/p...

#Copyright #Plagiarism #VictorValleyCollege #CCB

3 Count: Meta Deal Meta signs AI deal with News Corp, academic publishers call for AI transparency, and USTR releases Notorious Markets report.

Meta signs AI deal with News Corp, academic publishers call for AI transparency, and USTR releases Notorious Markets report.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/03/05/3...

Sources: @engadget.com, @karissabe.bsky.social

#Copyright #Meta #AI #USTR

3 Count: No Robot Copyright Supreme Court declines to hear AI art case, SUNO investor contradicts company’s legal arguments, and rare game saved from DMCA takedown.

Supreme Court declines to hear AI art case, SUNO investor contradicts company’s legal arguments, and rare game saved from DMCA takedown.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/03/04/3...

Sources: @cnet.com, @futurism.com, @gamesradarplus.bsky.social

#Copyright #SCOTUS #AI #DMCA

My editor only tells me how terrible my writing is and that I need to do better...

I should really stop editing my own work...

Indian University Plagiarizes Robot Dog An Indian AI summit created some unwanted headlines after Galgotia’s University presented a purchased robot dog as an original creation.

An Indian AI summit created some unwanted headlines after Galgotia’s University presented a purchased robot dog as an original creation.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/02/25/i...

#AI #Plagiarism #India #AcademicIntegrity

3 Count: Common Flowers Miley Cyrus asks court to dismiss Flowers lawsuit, Salt-N-Pepa appeal copyright termination, and AI-generated book raises copyright concerns on Amazon.

Miley Cyrus asks court to dismiss Flowers lawsuit, Salt-N-Pepa appeal copyright termination, and AI-generated book raises copyright concerns on Amazon.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/02/25/3...

Sources: @thesourcemagazine.bsky.social @cleveland19.com

#Copyright #MileyCyrus #SaltNPepa #Amazon #AI

Kurt Cobain Photo Sparks Copyright Battle A photographer recently sued a financial company for using a photo he took of Kurt Cobain. However, he’s unlikely to get the damages he wants.

A photographer recently sued a financial company for using a photo he took of Kurt Cobain. However, he's unlikely to get the damages he wants.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/02/24/k...

#Copyright #Photography #Photographer

3 Count: Let’s Get Physical 9th Circuit rules workout routines don’t qualify for copyright protection. South Korean broadcasters sue OpenAI, and Isaac Hayes’ estate settles with Trump.

9th Circuit rules workout routines don't qualify for copyright protection. South Korean broadcasters sue OpenAI, and Isaac Hayes’ estate settles with Trump.

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Sources: @anadoluajansicom.bsky.social @billboard.com @rachelscharf.bsky.social

#Copyright #Workout

Student Sues University of Michigan Over AI Allegations A student at the University of Michigan is suing her school for punishing her over alleged AI usage. Here’s why other schools should take note.

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A student at the University of Michigan is suing her school for punishing her over alleged AI usage. Here's why other schools should take note.

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#Plagiarism #AI #AcademicIntegrity

3 Count: Back in the Hunt Authors and artists seek class action against Google. ByteDance pledges to fix SeeDance 2.0 and The Hunt following a plagiarism controversy.

Authors and artists seek class action status against Google. ByteDance pledges to fix SeeDance 2.0 and The Hunt following a plagiarism controversy.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/02/23/3...

Sources: @courthousenews.bsky.social @aljazeera.com @thr.com

#Copyright #AI #GoogleGeminiAI #ByteDance

Why the Olympics are a Copyright Disaster We are a week into the 2026 Winter Olympics, however, we’ve already seen 5 copyright stories. Why have the Olympics become a focus for copyright chaos?

We are a week into the 2026 Winter Olympics, however, we've already seen 5 copyright stories. Why have the Olympics become a focus for copyright chaos?

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/02/12/w...

#Copyright #Olympics #Olympics2026 #MusicLicensing

3 Count: Copyright Gift Court rules DMCA subpoenas are only for US litigation. Anna’s Archive defaults in Spotify case. Sculptor gifts copyright to South Dakota Hall of Fame.

Court rules DMCA subpoenas are only for US litigation. Anna's Archive defaults in Spotify case. Sculptor gifts copyright to South Dakota Hall of Fame.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/02/12/3...

Sources: @dakotanewsnow.com

#Copyright #DMCA #Spotify #SouthDakota

Adelphi Student Wins AI Plagiarism Lawsuit Adelphi University student Orion Newby has won a lawsuit against his school after he was punished for allegedly using AI to write his paper.

Adelphi University student Orion Newby has won a lawsuit against his school after he was punished for allegedly using AI to write his paper.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/02/11/a...

#Plagiarism #AdelphiUniversity #AI

3 Count: Free Skate US figure skater sorts out music dispute, Udio seeks lawsuit dismissal over jurisdiction, and Chinese AI video tool draws copyright criticism.

US figure skater sorts out music dispute, Udio seeks lawsuit dismissal over jurisdiction, and Chinese AI video tool draws copyright criticism.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/02/11/3...

Sources: @apnews.com

#Copyright #Olympics #AI #Udio

UK University Encouraged Essay Mills, AI A London university is facing scrutiny after regulators discovered teachers directing students to bypass plagiarism checkers and use essay mills or AI.

A London university is facing scrutiny after regulators discovered teachers directing students to bypass plagiarism checkers and use essay mills or AI.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/02/05/u...

#Plagiarism #AcademicIntegrity #RegentCollegeLondon #UK

3 Count: Blade Stunner Tesla fails to dismiss Blade Runner 2049 lawsuit, four arrested in UK piracy crackdown, and Italy extends copyright protection in non-creative photos.

Tesla fails to dismiss Blade Runner 2049 lawsuit, four arrested in UK piracy crackdown, and Italy extends copyright protection in non-creative photos.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/02/05/3...

Sources: @reuters.com @blakebrittain.bsky.social @broadbandtvnews.bsky.social @julianclover.bsky.social

Megachurch Pastor Accused of Repeated Plagiarism A Virginia pastor is facing accusations that he plagiarized dozens of sermons and stories from his 10-year career. However, it easily could have been avoided.

A Virginia pastor is facing accusations that he plagiarized dozens of sermons and stories from his 10-year career. However, it easily could have been avoided.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/02/04/m...

#Plagiarism #Religion #Church #Virginia

3 Count: No Laughing Matter Comedians settle lawsuit with Pandora, Kenyan artist wins viral video judgment, and US rightsholders both applaud and condemn India’s anti-piracy efforts.

Comedians settle lawsuit with Pandora, Kenyan artist wins viral video judgment, and US rightsholders both applaud and condemn India's anti-piracy efforts.

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Sources: @courthousenews.bsky.social

#Copyright #Pandora #Kenya #India

If You Don’t Disclose AI, You’re a Plagiarist Plagiarism is the act of taking credit for the creativity or work of another. That includes taking credit for the work of generative AI.

Plagiarism is the act of taking credit for the creativity or work of another. That includes taking credit for the work of generative AI.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/02/03/i...

#Plagiarism #AI #Copyright

3 Count: Minions Olympics Universal grants Spanish figure skater rights to use Minions music. Brazil faces tough questions over AI music and us photog battles Australian band.

Universal grants Spanish figure skater rights to use Minions music. Brazil faces tough questions over AI music and us photog battles Australian band.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/02/03/3...

Sources: @theguardian.com @courthousenews.bsky.social @rollingstone.com

#Copyright #Universal #Olympics

The Problem with Collecting CCB Damages Benjamin Bronner was one of the first to file a claim with the Copyright Claims Board. However, nearly four years later, he’s struggling to collect his damages.

Benjamin Bronner was one of the first to file a claim with the Copyright Claims Board. However, nearly four years later, he’s struggling to collect his damages.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/02/02/t...

#Copyright #CCB #AcademicIntegrity

I didn't but... is anyone surprised? It's kind of on brand for the British Museum.

3 Count: Evil Genie US government asks Supreme Court not to take AI art case, Danish students to face lawsuits over pirated textbooks, and Google’s new AI tool sparks takedowns.

US government asks Supreme Court not to take AI art case, Danish students to face lawsuits over pirated textbooks, and Google's new AI tool sparks takedowns.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/02/02/3...

Sources: @denniscrouch.bsky.social @screenhub.bsky.social

#Copyright #AI #ProjectGenie

3 Count: Anthropic Unprincipled Music publishers sue Anthropic again, Massive Manga piracy site shuttered, and Korea passes site blocking legislation.

Music publishers sue Anthropic again, Massive Manga piracy site shuttered, and Korea passes site blocking legislation.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/01/29/3...

Sources: @automaton-media.com @koreajoongangdaily.com

#Copyright #Anthropic #AI #Manga

A 15-Year Long Fight Over Exam Questions In 2009, a physician took a certification exam for the American Board of Internal Medicine. What followed was a 15-year legal battle.

In 2009, a physician took a certification exam for the American Board of Internal Medicine. What followed was a 15-year legal battle.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/01/28/a...

#Copyright #ExamPreparation #Certification

3 Count: What Did I Miss? Wixen files lawsuit against Meta over unlicensed music; piracy of Japanese content rises three-fold; photographer dismisses case against Drake.

Wixen files lawsuit against Meta over unlicensed music; piracy of Japanese content rises three-fold; photographer dismisses case against Drake.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/01/28/3...

Sources: @automaton-media.com @billboard.com

#Copyright #Meta #Drake #Anime #Manga

Also, thanks for the heads up on the amount issue. I've fixed that as well.

Thank you for your great reporting!

Apologies for that, it's been fixed. I'm not sure what happened with that sentence, but it's been corrected. Thank you for the heads up!

Every Researcher’s Nightmare Researcher Vijayalakshmi S discovered that her paper was leaked and published by others. Now she’s struggling to get the paper retracted.

Researcher Vijayalakshmi S discovered that her paper was leaked and published by others. Now she's struggling to get the paper retracted.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/01/27/e...

#Plagiarism #AcademicIntegrity #ResearchIntegrity