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The man responsible for much of what has made the Warhammer hobby so popular, especially the so-called 'grimdark' aesthetic, has left the game room, permanently. Without John Blanche, it is unlikely there even would be the grimdark John Blanche passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 77. The news was confirmed by artist Trish Carden, who relayed a message from Blanche's wife, Lin, noting that the family would say goodbye privately, with a broader celebration of his life to

Adding to the list of more than a hundred lawsuits filed against AI companies over the last two years, the news network claims Perplexity has copied and distributed its content without consent or permission. CNN (aka Cable News Network) asserts its copyrights against AI A new copyright lawsuit filed by CNN against the AI search company Perplexity is drawing attention in legal and media circles, but its implications extend well beyond the boardrooms and courthouses where these

After 46 years of selling comic books, graphic novels, POP! figurines, geeky t-shirts, and many other popular fan collectibles, Things From Another World (sometimes known by the acronym TFAW), sadly for us comic book nerds, is no more. The TFAW Universal Studios location was a favorite of many collectors. Things From Another World, the beloved comic book and collectibles chain that operated under the Dark Horse Comics umbrella for 46 years, is closing all of its remaining ret

Following the lead of the other defendants, including TikTok, Snap, and YouTube, Meta agreed to settle with the plaintiff in order to avoid the uncertainty of a jury trial Meta may face many similar lawsuits in the future Meta settled with Plaintiff Breathitt County Schools just weeks before trial was scheduled to start in the adolescent social media addition lawsuit. Unless they completely rethink and revamp their approach towards making social media 'sticky,' it seems likel

One of the first things you learn as a litigator is that if there is some way for a judge to get a case off his or her docket, they will almost always take it. Even if it involves bigger-than-life personalities and extensive media coverage. READ MORE AND EVEN MORE #AI #OpenAI #ElonMusk #SamAltman #ArtificialIntelligence #IPLaw #IPLawyer #IPLawyerEsq #jurytrial

Very few brands last forever - What the Death of "The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous" Can Teach Every Brand Owner Schlitz - The beer that made Milwaukee famous Pour one out. Slowly. Schlitz is gone. On May 15, 2026, Pabst Brewing Company confirmed what Milwaukee beer lovers had been quietly dreading: production of Schlitz beer is finished. The brand that once held the title of America's largest brewery — the self-proclaimed "beer that made Milwaukee famous" — has been placed

Branding even applies to national celebrations, especially when it involves the United States of America and merchandising. It wouldn't be a celebration without a specially designed logo. As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, the nationwide commemoration, often referred to as the “Semiquincentennial,” is already generating enormous excitement, planning, and branding activity. From historical exhibitions and military flyovers to concerts, pa

Why? And what might it mean for consumers of the popular brands? Shein has found worldwide popularity with its fast fashion offerings Shein and Temu—two of the most disruptive forces in online retail—have found themselves locked in an increasingly aggressive legal battle involving allegations of unfair competition, intellectual property violations, deceptive business practices, and interference with suppliers and influencers. The dispute reflects far more than a simple corpor

Sadly, the giant bottle is not filled with delicious Dr. Pepper. Dr Pepper has been around for more than 114 years Dr Pepper recently reminded the world that “going big” is still a perfectly valid marketing strategy by unveiling a giant soda bottle installation in Waco and honestly, it may be one of the most delightfully Texas things imaginable. The oversized bottle, designed as both a promotional attraction and a celebration of the brand’s deep Texas roots, instantly became

The right of publicity can be very valuable ... assumng you're already famous Dua Lipa is well-known for her artistic talent as well as her refined image Dua Lipa has reportedly filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Samsung Electronics alleging that the company used her image and likeness without authorization in connection with the promotion and sale of televisions and related consumer electronics. According to reports surrounding the dispute, the lawsuit claims that S

A $250 million settlement of claims about the marketing of its iPhone 16 will mean 'found money' money for many consumers. Apple iPhone 16 models have proven popular Apple Inc. recently agreed to settle litigation alleging that the company misrepresented certain features and capabilities associated with its iPhone lineup, adding another chapter to the growing legal scrutiny surrounding advertising claims in the technology sector. While Apple denied wrongdoing as part of the s

Big stakes and big legal issues may be decided by the publishing lawsuit. Meta is a big target in most AI/copyright infringement litgiation these days A coalition of major publishers and authors, including Cengage Learning, Hachette Book Group, Macmillan Publishers, McGraw Hill, and author Scott Turow, is reportedly demanding a jury trial in its ongoing copyright dispute against Meta Platforms over the alleged use of copyrighted literary works in connection with artificial in

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DC's caped crusader has been rebranded too many times to count. Batman: Animated DC Comics recently unveiled the official logo for its upcoming 2026 Batman crossover event, Bad Seeds, giving fans their first real glimpse of the visual identity behind what is expected to be one of the publisher’s major fall storylines. Scheduled to unfold across multiple Bat-family titles during September and October 2026, the crossover appears poised to lean heavily into Gotham City’s darker

False advertising claims hound Italian tomato producer. Again. Fans of authentic Italian cooking may have found themselves in the middle of a legal food fight. A new California lawsuit accuses Cento Fine Foods of misleading consumers by marketing its canned tomatoes as authentic San Marzano tomatoes, even though the products allegedly lack the official Italian DOP certification tied to tomatoes grown in a specific region of Italy. According to the complaint, Cento instead rel

The ISP piracy defense can be useful for tech giants when used properly. Nvidia has suffered an early setback in a copyright infringement lawsuit involving AI training data and allegedly pirated books. A federal judge recently refused to dismiss claims that certain scripts within Nvidia’s AI training framework may have facilitated infringement by helping users automatically download and process datasets allegedly containing copyrighted books sourced from pirate repositories.

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Every year on May 4th, something remarkable happens. Otherwise serious adults, including lawyers, accountants, CEOs, and at least one impeccably dressed German Shepherd, pause their daily routines to celebrate a pun. Not just any pun, but perhaps the most successful linguistic crossover event in modern history: “May the Fourth be with you.” What began as a cheeky play on words borrowed from a galaxy far, far away has grown into an unofficial global holiday known, with appropr

When Ideals Meet Incentives: The Trial That Could Redefine AI The long-anticipated courtroom clash between Elon Musk and Sam Altman is now underway in federal court in Oakland and if the opening salvos are any indication, this will be less a conventional business dispute and more a referendum on the future structure of artificial intelligence itself. At first glance, the case reads like a familiar Silicon Valley falling-out: founders disagree, ambitions diverge, and litigatio

In a moment that brand executives dream of, a Nutella jar serendipitously floated into view during a live broadcast from the recent Artemins II voyage past the dark side of the Moon. Of course, the quirky image quickly went viral. For more information, check out this article.