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Where is Harvey Weinstein now? Appeals court reconsiders New York conviction – Uptrends

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Where is Harvey Weinstein now? Appeals court reconsiders New York conviction – Uptrends

Nearly four years after Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sent to prison, New York’s highest court appeared torn at oral arguments Wednesday about potentially overturning the landmark #MeToo-era verdict. Weinstein’s lawyers urged the state’s Court of Appeals to dismiss the disgraced movie mogul’s 2020 conviction, arguing that the trial judge, James Burke, trampled his right to … Read more

Anthropic trained its AI to rip off copyrighted lyrics, music publishers allege in escalating court battle – Uptrends

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Anthropic trained its AI to rip off copyrighted lyrics, music publishers allege in escalating court battle – Uptrends

  MBW Explains is a series of analytical features in which we explore the context behind major music industry talking points – and suggest what might happen next. Only MBW+ subscribers have unlimited access to these articles. MBW Explains is supported by JKBX, a technology platform that offers consumers access to music royalties as an asset … Read more

Donald Trump’s Supreme Court argument about immunity, trial, election interference – Uptrends

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Donald Trump’s Supreme Court argument about immunity, trial, election interference – Uptrends

His lawyers filed an emergency appeal with the court on Monday, just four days after the justices heard Trump’s separate appeal to remain on the presidential ballot despite attempts to kick him off because of his efforts following his election loss in 2020. “Without immunity from criminal prosecution, the Presidency as we know it will cease to … Read more