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Authors Take OpenAI to Court Over Copyright Allegations
In a legal battle that's sending ripples through the tech and literary worlds, authors Paul Tremblay and Mona Awad have brought OpenAI to court in a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California. At the heart of this high-stakes lawsuit are allegations that OpenAI, the creator of the revolutionary large language model ChatGPT, has used copyrighted materials without proper authorization.
The Importance of Privacy Policies and Terms of Service Agreements
Privacy policy and terms of service documents often contain some of the most important information on a website. Understanding what they are and why they matter is essential for business owners. A privacy policy explains how a business gathers, discloses, manages, and uses the data that it collects from clients. Google considers this content to be essential in order to rank businesses in searches for services online. It is also key in proving that a company has potential customers’ best interests in mind.
Columbus City Council Passes New Legislation Protecting Freelance Workers
With the gig economy on the rise and an increasing number of individuals embracing freelance work as a primary means of income, Columbus City Council recently approved new legal protections for independent contractors that are meant to guarantee correct and timely payment to freelance workers.
Regulations and Legal Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals
With the rise of short-term rental platforms like Airbnb, more and more people are renting out their homes and other properties for short periods of time. However, before listing your rental, it's important to check for any regulations or legal restrictions that might apply.
Ohio Senate Bill 276: Changes for the Ohio Limited Liability Company Act
In early January of this year, Governor Mike DeWine signed into law a new Ohio Limited Liability Company Act under Chapter 1706 of the Ohio Revised Code. Going into effect on January 1, 2022, the Act is intended to make it easier for people to conduct businesses in Ohio. Read on to see the different changes and how you and your business will be affected by the change.
Accountants, Insurance Providers, & Attorneys - When to Rely on Each for Your Business
As a business owner, it can be challenging to know which type of professional service provider you need to contact when handling specific issues. While attorneys, accountants, and business insurance providers can all help your business run more smoothly, each also plays a unique role in supporting your organization. It is crucial to have a trusted member of each group for your team.
Considerations When Buying a Business in 2021
With interest rates at an all-time low and the pandemic presenting investment opportunities that did not exist before masks became part of our daily wardrobes, you may be thinking about buying a business. But like all things, be careful before diving in headfirst.
Thriving Businesses During COVID-19: Meeting Demands and Helping Other Businesses
Just as the Great Depression brought us GE, Disney, and HP, and the Great Recession served as a starting point for the gig economy, the COVID-19 pandemic could be the start of a new business era as well. Entrepreneurs, during this time of uncertainty, are given a new opportunity to pivot and alter their businesses, which can be a really exciting and effective experience.
Fed Announces New Main Street Loan Program Funding for Businesses
Also announced are new opportunities for funding the “Main Street Lending Program,” which provides financing to lenders to make direct loans to “main street” businesses. This program will support small and mid-sized businesses that were in good financial standing before the pandemic but that may be too small to access the Federal Reserve’s facilities supporting larger corporates, or that may not qualify for the PPP – although you can potentially participate in both the Main Street program and PPP.
Why Having a Domain Won't Stop People From Using Your Brand
The first thing many people think about when it comes to a company’s online presence is the domain name. But while it is undeniably important to own the most direct and official sounding domain name for your business, it won’t do much to help stop anyone else from using your brand. Instead, to protect your name and overall branding, you have to lean on trademark law. While you have some protection just through use, obtaining a federally registered trademark is the absolute best way to stop others from using your name and branding.
Plus, while having a domain does not protect your brand or your trademark, having a registered trademark can help you in a domain dispute.