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European Commission – Paramount’s Acquisition Of Warner Receives Conditional Approval
The European Commission has approved Paramount Skydance Corporation's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, but only after securing significant commitments regarding film distribution partnerships in the European Economic Area. The decision addresses competition concerns in theatrical distribution markets, particularly focusing on Paramount's existing joint venture with Universal and the potential market concentration that would result from combining three major studios' distribution operations.
Turkey Anti-trust
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Nazali
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Clonage de voix par l’IA et contrefaçon : une première étape judiciaire franchie par un artiste-interprète à l’encontre d’un exploitant anonyme d’une chaîne YouTube
A French court has taken a significant step in protecting artists' rights against AI voice cloning, ordering the disclosure of a YouTube channel operator's identity after a comedian discovered his voice was being used without authorization in AI-generated podcasts. This preliminary ruling addresses the growing challenge of AI-generated content that mimics human voices and its impact on performers' neighboring rights.
France IP
DA
Delsol Avocats
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SpotifAI - AI-generated Music And The Unsettled Legal Landscape
AI-generated music has become commercially mainstream, yet the legal framework governing it remains uncertain. The industry is currently being shaped through litigation, private licensing deals, and emerging regulation, creating a complex landscape where businesses must navigate unresolved questions about copyright, authorship, and liability while AI music continues to be widely used and monetised.
United Kingdom IP
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Macfarlanes LLP
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You're Invited (In Cannes): "Supercharging Creativity Through Compliance"
The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance is hosting an exclusive program aboard the iconic Stad Amsterdam in Cannes, bringing together industry leaders to explore how responsible advertising, smart self-regulation, and bold creativity can work together to build stronger global brands. The event features fireside chats with Heineken's Global Digital Director and the Dutch Advertising Self-Regulatory Authority, examining the intersection of compliance and creative excellence.
Netherlands Media & IT
FK
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
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