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One of the most overlooked sources of risk in AI services agreements is the failure to clearly define scope. When AI services are described vaguely or bundled with traditional software functionality, contractual ambiguity increases. These scoping deficiencies often...

AI is embedded in a majority of technology products on the market today, and the way AI models function is fundamentally different from the way legacy SaaS tools operate. As vendors introduce machine-learning features, automated analytics or generative capabilities...

Artificial intelligence now sits at the center of many technology products, fundamentally reshaping how software functions, how data is processed, and how legal risk is allocated. Despite this reality, many companies continue to rely on legacy SaaS agreements that...

Startup laws affect every early-stage startup, even before you make your first sale. Founders need to understand the basics of corporate formation, contracts, intellectual property, employment law, and business compliance so they can protect the company, reduce legal...

On November 11, 2025, the Munich I Regional Court (Landgericht München I) issued a landmark ruling in GEMA v. OpenAI (Case No. 42 O 14139/24), holding OpenAI liable for copyright infringement involving the use of song lyrics to train and operate ChatGPT. The case...

Last week, Microsoft was sued in Samuel Bryant et al. v. Microsoft Corp., a proposed antitrust class action filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Case No. 3:25-cv-08733). The lawsuit, brought by 11 consumers, challenges Microsoft’s...

In a competitive and innovation-based economy, intellectual property (IP) is among the most significant assets a company can possess. Whether it comprises proprietary technology, confidential information, creative works, or brand-defining trademarks, intellectual...

Not but a few days ago, the character Tilly Norwood burst onto the entertainment scene. Created by the AI-talent studio Xicoia (a division of Particle6), Tilly is being presented as a synthetic “actress” with an IMDb page and social media presence. Her debut has...

The Federal Trade Commission, joined by attorneys general from seven states, filed a sweeping lawsuit on September 18, 2025, against Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster. The case, lodged in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of...

In a globally historic move, Albania has appointed Diella, an artificial intelligence system, as Minister for Public Procurement. Diella will be responsible for overseeing tenders and contracts with the stated goal of eliminating corruption and improving transparency...

At Grellas Shah LLP, we understand that intellectual property often represents the cornerstone of a company’s value. Whether it’s proprietary software, original designs, creative content, or multimedia assets, these works define competitive advantage. Copyright...

According to Investopedia, roughly 20% of small businesses fail within their first year. While many factors contribute, one of the most overlooked is the failure to embrace modern technology—especially artificial intelligence. AI is rapidly transforming how startups...