Article by: Tom Zuber and Radhi Shah Background of the Dispute Anthropic, a major developer of generative AI models, has reached a settlement with a group of authors who accused the company of using their books without authorization in training its systems. The plaintiffs, including well-known writers Andrea Bartz, Charles Graeber, and Kirk Wallace Johnson, alleged that Anthropic…
Zuber Lawler is proud to announce its attorneys who earned recognition in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. We’re thrilled to acknowledge the incredible achievements of these outstanding individuals. Please join us in congratulating: Gerold Libby, Partner, Los Angeles – International Trade and Finance Law Robert A. Mandel, Partner, Phoenix – Appellate…
Article by: Giorgia Giordani, Carla Pareja Paris, and Tom Zuber Montana has enacted a groundbreaking law that significantly expands access to experimental medical treatments, positioning the state as a potential hub for innovation—and controversy—in the healthcare sector. Senate Bill 535 (SB 535), signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte in May 2025, authorizes the use…
We are excited to share that for the third year in a row, Zuber Lawler’s appellate practice has been ranked #1 in the 2025 edition of RANKING ARIZONA® The Best of Arizona Business. A sincere thank you to Robert A. Mandel for his outstanding leadership of our Appellate Practice Team. We’re especially grateful to our…
We are excited to share that Zuber Lawler Partner Eileen M. Letts has been included on the 2025 NAWL Impact List by the National Association of Women Lawyers. This list recognizes mid-level and senior-level lawyers who have attained a high level of professional accomplishment and have demonstrated a personal commitment to positive impact on NAWL’s mission…
Article by: Tom Zuber and Radhi Shah The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently issued a significant opinion at the intersection of intellectual property law and artificial intelligence. In Thaler v. Perlmutter, decided on March 18, 2025, the court upheld the Copyright Office’s refusal to register a visual artwork autonomously generated by an…
In this multi-part series, Zuber Lawler Partner Josh Lawler responds to questions from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with a request for comments from Commissioner Hester M. Peirce. You can view his responses to questions five through six here. There Must Be Some Kinda Way Out of Here[1] Part III — Public Offerings…
In this multi-part series, Zuber Lawler Partner Josh Lawler responds to questions from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with a request for comments from Commissioner Hester M. Peirce. You can view his responses to questions one through four here. There Must Be Some Kinda Way Out of Here[1] Part II — Security…
On Friday, February 21st, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission put out a statement from Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, requesting comments on forty-eight questions issued by The Task Force. Zuber Lawler Partner Josh Lawler has responded to the first four questions. There Must Be Some Kinda Way Out of Here[1] Part I — Security…
Article by: Carla Pareja Paris, Gerold W. Libby, and Tom Zuber Breaking with decades of established practice, the White House announced a temporary suspension of enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), aimed at bolstering American economic interests and national security. According to the Trump administration, this decision is designed to recalibrate the enforcement…
