Courtney Lytle Sarnow: High Court’s Cox Ruling Preserves Existing ISP Copyright Liability Standards
In her recent Law360 article, CM Law Partner Courtney Lytle Sarnow explains why the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Cox Communications Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment is far less disruptive than many commentators initially suggested. Despite predictions that the ruling would dramatically limit copyright enforcement against internet service providers (ISPs), the Court ultimately reaffirmed longstanding […]
Courtney Lytle Sarnow Explains What Employers Must Know About Noncompetes NOW After the FTC Reversal
The regulatory landscape for noncompete agreements has shifted dramatically following the Federal Trade Commission’s withdrawal of its proposed nationwide ban in September 2025. Employers now face renewed uncertainty, evolving enforcement priorities, and a complex patchwork of state laws. Join our Partner Courtney Lytle Sarnow for this timely and practical CLE program examining what employers must […]
Courtney Lytle Sarnow Presents “Can Creators Protect Their IP in the Era of AI” at the Federal Bar Association
Click here to register for our Partner Courtney Lytle Sarnow’s live, video broadcast presentation through the Federal Bar Association, on Protecting Creative Style in the Age of AI: Copyright Publicity Rights, and the “Vibe” Problem, February 27th, from 1-3:10 PM EST. You can use the code ‘CLSCLES26‘ to grant free access to the webinar. Courtney […]
Law360 Asks Courtney Lytle Sarnow About Tech Cos. Sora Backlash IP Challenges
Writing in Law360, Reporter Ivan Moreno noted that OpenAI’s new version of its video-generation model, Sora, has highlighted growing tension between AI technologies development and intellectual property (IP) rights. He notes that OpenAI changed its policies in response to backlash to its previous opt-out permissions approach, which required copyright owners to proactively opt-out to deny […]
BuiltIn asks Courtney Lytle Sarnow About the Right to Repair Movement Gaining Ground
The Right to Repair movement is gaining ground, says Reporter Brooke Becher in her BuiltIn article, “Right to Repair Means You Can Fix Your Own Damn iPhone.” She notes that consumers are pushing for access to parts, tools, and manuals to fix their own devices. But what does that mean going forward? “At its most […]
Courtney Lytle Sarnow Discusses Next Steps in AI Training Copyright Wars in yahoo!finance
In her yahoo!finance article “Meta, Anthropic win legal battles over AI ‘training.’ The copyright war is far from over,” Senior Legal Reporter Alexis Keenan asked our Copyright/Intellectual Property Partner, Courtney Lytle Sarnow, what possible next steps might be. Alexis notes that while AI developers may have won momentary legal battles when federal judges in California […]
Courtney Sarnow: Breaking Down Part 3 of the U.S. Copyright Office’s Landmark AI Report
CM Law’s Atlanta partner, Courtney Lytle Sarnow, recently authored an article dissecting Part 3 of the U.S. Copyright Office’s AI report, offering key insights into the unauthorized use of copyrighted material by AI systems, both in training and in the generation of new materials, which has been published by Law360. While still in review, Courtney […]
Courtney Lytle Sarnow Discusses the Impact of Right to Repair on E-Waste in American Recycler
In her American Recycler article “The Impact of Right to Repair on E-Waste,” Reporter Maura Keller, asked CM Law IP, Technology and Corporate Law Partner Courtney Lytle Sarnow to comment on the fact that “Electronic waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the world, but manufacturers make it hard for individuals and businesses to […]
Courtney Lytle Sarnow to Present CLE: Hot Topics in AI Lawyers Should Know
Culhane partner Courtney Lytle Sarnow will present the first session of a CLE entitled Hot Topics in AI Lawyers Should Know: AI and copyright changes, the AI policy act, and rules of professional conduct in use of AI.
Anna Brook and Courtney Lytle Sarnow to Present CLE: AI and Fair Use – Analyzing Legal and Ethical Issues Under the Copyright Act
Culhane Meadows partners Anna Brook and Courtney Lytle Sarnow will present a CLE entitled Artificial Intelligence and Fair Use that will address emerging copyright issues relating to the use of generative AI. The CLE will also address legal and ethical issues relating to AI under the Copyright Act.
Courtney Lytle Sarnow in Law360: Calif. Right To Repair Law Highlights A Growing Movement
Culhane Meadows’ Atlanta partner Courtney Lytle Sarnow recently authored an article about California’s new “right to repair” legislation, which has been published by Law360. Here are a few excerpts from Courtney’s article: On Sept. 13, the California Senate passed comprehensive “right to repair” legislation on a unanimous vote. The act was signed by Gov. Gavin […]
Courtney Lytle Sarnow in DragonCon Newsletter: Enlightening but Frightening
Courtney Lytle Sarnow lectures writers about copyright and intellectual property issues, warning against theft and claiming fair use in DailyDragon Online. Read a snippet from the article by Amy Herring Courtney Lytle Sarnow: Fair use is not a protected right like free speech or the right of association. Fair use is an affirmative defense […]
