Leading-Edge Law - John B. Farmer’s Substack

The Supreme Court Just Made Online Copyright Enforcement Harder

What will the effect on businesses be?

Apr 22 • John B. Farmer

March 2026

Can You Keep Legal Advice from AI Confidential?

The first two court decisions just came out.

Mar 31 • John B. Farmer

February 2026

College Football’s New MVP: the NIL Contract Exclusivity Clause

What the Duke–Mensah NIL Dispute Teaches All Businesses, Employees, and Contractors About Contracts.

Feb 19 • John B. Farmer

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January 2026

Did Elon Musk Let the Twitter Brand Fly Away?

Don’t Lose Control Over Your Old Mark When Rebranding

Jan 22 • John B. Farmer

The Supreme Court Case that Could Raise Your Internet Bill or Let Piracy Run Amok

A case with a Virginia connection and $1 billion on the line.

Jan 5 • John B. Farmer

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September 2025

The First Settlement in a GenAI Training Case Has Landed

Implications for Content Creators and Business Users

Sep 18, 2025 • John B. Farmer

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Act Before the Breakup

Use a Contract to Keep Your Brand Whole

Sep 17, 2025 • John B. Farmer

July 2025

The First Court Rulings on Training GenAI with Others’ Copyright Property Portend Increased Costs for Business Users

Although the courts disagree as to why

Jul 29, 2025 • John B. Farmer

June 2025

What Will the New American Revolution of Limiting the Power of the Regulatory State Mean for Businesses?

Identifying business benefits and detriments, and winners and losers

Jun 18, 2025 • John B. Farmer

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May 2025

The Copyright Office Issues Its Long-Awaited Report on AI Training Material and Fair Use.

Will It Stymie the U.S. AI Industry?

May 23, 2025 • John B. Farmer

April 2025

What Risk Does Your Business Face for Creating Social Media Posts in the Studio Ghibli Style?

It's everywhere, but is it legal?

Apr 24, 2025 • John B. Farmer

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March 2025

Going From March Madness to Trademarks Madness

A Cavaliers vs. Cavaliers Trademark Battle?

Mar 23, 2025 • John B. Farmer

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