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Court Battle Looms: Tattoo Artist Kat Von D and Photographer Jeffrey Sedlik Clash Over Miles Davis Portrait in Pivotal Copyright Case

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A federal appeals court in Pasadena, California, is set to address a significant copyright dispute involving photographer Jeffrey Sedlik and renowned tattoo artist Kat Von D. The case, which involves a tattoo recreation of a Miles Davis portrait, has the potential to redefine aspects of artistic interpretation and copyright law in the United States. On Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will livestream oral arguments at 9:30 a.m. from a courtroom on South Grand Avenue. The hearing will review an appeal filed by Sedlik following a jury’s verdict on January 26, … Read more

Elon Musk Chooses Unlikely Jurisdiction for X’s Legal Battles, Miles from Texas Base

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San Francisco – In a strategic legal maneuver, social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter and spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk, has chosen the Northern District of California as its favored battleground for a recent lawsuit, despite its headquarters being located in Texas. This choice highlights a tactical shift that could influence the outcome of the case and possibly future legal strategies for the company. The lawsuit in question involves X’s accusation against the networking and educational nonprofit, OpenAI, alleging breach of contract. At the heart of the controversy is X’s claim that OpenAI … Read more

"Judge Denies Bond for Ex-Alabama Player Darius Miles in 2023 Fatal Shooting Case"

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — In a significant courtroom decision, a Tuscaloosa circuit judge on Wednesday refused to grant bail to Darius Miles, a former University of Alabama basketball player facing charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Jamea Harris. The incident occurred on January 15, 2023, near Tuscaloosa’s popular Strip entertainment district. Miles, alongside his co-defendant Michael Davis, is embroiled in a case that has captivated local attention due to its violent nature and the involvement of a sports figure. Both men have been accused of murder after a confrontation that led to Harris’s death. … Read more

Kat Von D’s Legal Victory: Miles Davis Tattoo Sparks Copyright Battle

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Los Angeles, California – Tattoo artist and entrepreneur Kat Von D recently won a copyright lawsuit over a tattoo design she created featuring jazz legend Miles Davis. The lawsuit alleged that Von D infringed on the copyright of artist Kirsten Holliday by using a similar tattoo design without permission. However, a federal judge ruled in favor of Von D, stating that her design was original and not substantially similar to Holliday’s work. The dispute began in 2018 when Holliday claimed that Von D copied her original design, which featured a black and gray portrait of … Read more