It’s the last Sunday of March. This month was all about Alzheimer detection and a new, eco-friendly way to dispose of your remains called human composting.
Alzheimer’s News
A new study estimates 6.9 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease and another five to seven million have mild cognitive impairment. Getting an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is usually a
Private Client Year Book 2024: Q&A India
The following Q&A was first published in the Legal 500 and Legal Business Magazine on 8th March, 2024. The same was written by our Private Client team at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. The online version of the Q&A can be found here.
Fiduciary Responsibility Never Ends – New Areas of Concern with AI Generated Material
A decedent’s estate consists of many different types of interests and assets. These items may include bank accounts, security or other financial accounts, real estate interests, various retirement accounts such as individual retirement accounts, pensions and 401(k) plans, and business interests in partnerships or limited liability companies. There can also be interests in creative works,
The Intersection of Article 81 Guardianship and a Will Contest (With a Little Artificial Intelligence Thrown In)
It is not uncommon that a person who dies was the subject of an Article 81 Guardianship proceeding prior to death. The Guardianship statutes are contained in Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law. A Guardian for personal needs and property management will be appointed where a person is determined to be incapacitated. Incapacity is
Matter of Samuel – Artificial Intelligence Hallucinates and an Incapacitated Person Makes a Will
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) made legal and mainstream news in 2023. In a highly publicized and widely discussed case, Mata v. Avianca, Inc., the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York sanctioned attorneys for citing to non-existent, fake cases generated by Open AI’s ChatGPT. Despite Mata’s stark warning to the
Matter of Samuel – Artificial Intelligence Hallucinates and an Incapacitated Person Makes a Will
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) made legal and mainstream news in 2023. In a highly publicized and widely discussed case, Mata v. Avianca, Inc., the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York sanctioned attorneys for citing to non-existent, fake cases generated by Open AI’s ChatGPT. Despite Mata’s stark warning to the
Computer Love: Beijing Court Finds AI-Generated Image is Copyrightable in Split with United States
In a decision issued[1] November 27, 2023, a Chinese court ruled that AI-generated content can enjoy protection under copyright law. The finding, the first of its kind in China, is in direct conflict with the human authorship requirement under U.S. copyright law and may have far-reaching implications.
Getty Image’s AI Model Training Lawsuit in UK Against Stability to Proceed
A UK court has ruled that Getty Image’s lawsuit against Stability AI for copyright infringement over generative AI technology can proceed. Stability had sought to have the case dismissed, alleging in part, that the AI models were trained in the US. However, the court relied on seemingly contradictory public statements by Stability’s CEO, including that
Why choosing a local law practice over a web-based platform for your estate plan is the smart choice?
As more AI is developed, there will be more web-based companies that you can choose to help you draft your estate plan. Online companies will make promises to lure you in with convenience or an upfront cost that might seem too good to be true. Let’s review why choosing your local law practice is
To Be, or Not to Be? Considerations for A.I.- Generated Art
The appreciation of works of art is subjective, and rightfully so as the experience of viewing art, and what it makes one feel is personal. This seems to guarantee that no artist or piece is left out of the realm of consumption, so long as there is a person who can appreciate the expressive work.