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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

Prominent Wildlife Photographer Fined for Traffic Violation While Protecting Grizzly Bears in Grand Teton

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Renowned wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen faced criticism in a Wyoming federal magistrate’s court after being found guilty of a minor traffic offense last month. During a recent court session conducted via Zoom, Federal Magistrate Mark Carman, despite recognizing Mangelsen’s impressive photographic contributions, advised the 78-year-old to collaborate more closely with the National Park Service to avoid future conflicts. Mangelsen, a prominent figure known for his wildlife photography, was cited for obstructing traffic on October 9 after he reportedly drove slowly in front of Grizzly 610—an injured and well-known bear—on a highway in … Read more