Morning Docket: 03.19.25 - Above the Law
Briefly

O'Melveny and Myers has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing one billion dollars in revenue, highlighting the robust growth in the legal sector. Meanwhile, a circuit court ruling denied copyright protections for works created by artificial intelligence, sparking essential discussions around authorship criteria and copyright limitations in today’s technology-driven environment. Additionally, recent news includes a bizarre claim regarding police procedures involving the theft of DNA samples, government attorneys acknowledging misconduct in the Trump firings, and a cautious approach by Berkeley's new international LL.M. program in light of uncertain times.
With a significant financial milestone achieved, O'Melveny and Myers has become the latest law firm to cross the billion-dollar mark in revenue, showcasing the industry’s ongoing growth.
The recent ruling by the circuit court denying copyright protections for works generated by artificial intelligence raises critical questions about the definition of authorship and copyright law in the modern digital era.
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