Authors and publishers will receive more money per title in Anthropic case

Attorneys’ fees have dropped from $300 million (20% of the award) to $187.5 million (12.5% of the award), leaving more for authors.
https://janefriedman.com/authors-and-publishers-will-receive-more-money-per-title-in-anthropic-case/

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Authors and publishers will receive more money per title in Anthropic case | Jane Friedman

Attorneys’ fees have dropped from $300 million (20% of the award) to $187.5 million (12.5% of the award), leaving more for authors.

Jane Friedman
Man pleads guilty to $8 million AI-generated music scheme

Michael Smith, 54, admitted to inflating streaming numbers for hundreds of thousands of AI-generated songs by deploying thousands of fake accounts across major platforms, including Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube Music.

Charter rights violation by Ontario police forces persist, new report says
Violations of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms by police remains an ongoing problem, according to a new report. The study, conducted by researchers at Western University and the University of Toronto, warned that these violations are causing evidence to be tossed out, trials bei...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/charter-rights-violation-by-ontario-police-forces-persist-new-report-says-9.7133772?cmp=rss

What Authors Don’t Know about the Anthropic Settlement (But Should)

Dave Hansen, the executive director of the Authors Alliance and an expert on issues of copyright and fair use, offers clarity on the case.
https://janefriedman.com/what-authors-dont-know-about-the-anthropic-settlement-but-should/

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What Authors Don’t Know about the Anthropic Settlement (But Should) | Jane Friedman

Dave Hansen, the executive director of the Authors Alliance and an expert on issues of copyright and fair use, offers clarity on the case.

Jane Friedman

Rugby League Players Involved in Various Controversies

Several NRL players involved in sextortion, public indecency, and alcohol offenses. Find out who is affected and what happens next.

#NRLScandals, #PlayerConduct, #RugbyLeague, #SportsNews, #LegalIssues

https://newsletter.tf/nrl-player-scandals-sextortion-public-indecency/

Multiple NRL players have been involved in serious incidents recently, showing a pattern of bad behavior. This is a big problem for the sport's image.

#NRLScandals, #PlayerConduct, #RugbyLeague, #SportsNews, #LegalIssues

https://newsletter.tf/nrl-player-scandals-sextortion-public-indecency/

NRL Players Face Multiple Scandals Including Sextortion and Public Indecency in 2025

Several NRL players involved in sextortion, public indecency, and alcohol offenses. Find out who is affected and what happens next.

US Citizens Detained by Immigration Agents: Examining the Evidence

Over 170 US citizens were wrongly detained by immigration agents in 2026. Learn why it happened and what happens next.

#ICEdetentions, #USCitizenRights, #ImmigrationEnforcement, #CivilLiberties, #LegalIssues

https://newsletter.tf/us-citizens-detained-by-ice-agents-2026/

More than 170 US citizens were detained by immigration agents in 2026, with some held for days. This is a significant number of cases.

#ICEdetentions, #USCitizenRights, #ImmigrationEnforcement, #CivilLiberties, #LegalIssues

https://newsletter.tf/us-citizens-detained-by-ice-agents-2026/

US Citizens Detained by ICE Agents in 2026, Over 170 Cases Reported

Over 170 US citizens were wrongly detained by immigration agents in 2026. Learn why it happened and what happens next.

Guest Post: President Trump Cannot Legally Impose Tariffs Using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974

If the Supreme Court strikes down nonreciprocal tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the Trump Administration reportedly plans to re-impose some of the tariffs by citing authorities in other laws.

International Economic Law and Policy Blog

Women Face Severe Legal Consequences Following Abortion Denials

Women denied abortions face serious health problems and legal trouble, including jail. Cases from Texas, UK, and Zambia show the harsh effects of strict laws.

#AbortionRights, #WomensHealth, #LegalIssues, #HealthcareAccess, #HumanRights

https://newsletter.tf/women-abortion-health-prison-risks/