Upcoming Event: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm PT at Lawry's the Prime Rib 100 N. La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 2025 Copyright in Review: High Stakes, Still Pending Litigation and More This copyright year in review examines still pending litigation in the areas of (1) whether copying copyrighted content in AI large language model training can qualify as fair use, (2) whether the removal of copyright management information during the course of AI training is actionable under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, (3) the copyrightability of AI-assisted creations, and (4) secondary liability of Internet Service Providers (and AI companies). We will also review rulings in the areas of (1) fair use generally, (2) the copyrightability of characters, (3) the test for proving infringement in the 9th Circuit, (4) joint authorship, and (5) sampling of sound recordings.
Professor Netanel has practiced law in the United States and Israel and has served as an expert consultant and witness in numerous copyright matters. His scholarship has been repeatedly cited by the U.S. and Israel Supreme Courts. He holds a JSD from Stanford Law School, a JD from Berkeley Law School, and a BA from Yale University. This event is eligible for 1.0 California general MCLE credit. Next up... February 2, 2026 at 6:00 pm at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP Happy Hour for Early Career Attorneys The Los Angeles Copyright Society will be holding a special networking event for early-career attorneys (up to 5 years out of law school) with a particular interest in copyright law on Monday, February 2, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. The event will take place at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, 2049 Century Park East, 18th Floor. If you are in the early-career category, read on – or, if not, we hope you’ll pass this invite along to someone who is. This is a unique opportunity for aspiring copyright lawyers to meet and engage with experienced practitioners working in film, music, videogames, and other areas, in an informal setting. Whether you’re looking to debate questions of copyright law, explore career paths, or expand your professional network, we welcome you to this event. You do not need to be a member of the LA Copyright Society to attend. Please RSVP soon (and no later than January 27). Beer, wine, and light food will be served. There is no charge to attend. Note that you will need to present a photo ID to security (who will have the RSVP list) upon entering the building. If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to reach out to to to Kaitlyn Sperling at kjt@msk.com. Los Angeles Copyright Society | 2025-2026 OFFICERS & TRUSTEES President Ian Slotin President-Elect Jacqueline Charlesworth Vice President Elaine Kim Treasurer Secretary Jeffrey A. Payne Trustees Samantha Kantor Jef Pearlman Boston University School of Law Andrew Sullivan Xiyin Tang Joel Weiner Lauren Greene Arwen Johnson Molly Lens Tina Salvato Elizabeth Schilken
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Neil Weinstock Netanel holds the Pete Kameron Endowed Chair at the UCLA School of Law. Professor Netanel writes and teaches in the areas of copyright, trademark, international intellectual property, law and technology, and freedom of speech. He is the author of numerous articles and book chapters, as well as three solo-authored books, all published by Oxford University Press: Copyright’s Paradox (2008); From Maimonides to Microsoft; The Jewish Law of Copyright Since the Birth of Print (2016); and Copyright: What Everyone Needs to Know (2018).