Covers legal issues affecting online content and platforms, including copyright and licensing, defamation, privacy and data protection, advertising and influencer rules, and user-generated content moderation. It also addresses takedowns, digital rights management, streaming and distribution deals, and compliance with evolving internet and social media regulations.
Thousands of TikTok creators are being sued for using a viral sound without securing proper music licensing, exposing them to potential statutory damages of up to $150,000 per infringed work. Lawsuits typically target videos that used copyrighted audio in monetized or promotional content beyond TikTok’s platform licenses. This article explains why the sound triggered litigation, […]
YouTube fair use is judged under a 4-factor legal test, not by a fixed time limit or “30-second rule.” Courts weigh purpose, nature, amount used, and market effect to decide if a video is lawful. This article explains each factor and illustrates outcomes with real cases and creator-focused examples. What Is Fair Use and Why […]
