Trump's tumultuous day on the stand in a civil fraud case, choreographer's win in a copyright lawsuit against Epic Games, Supreme Court oral arguments on government facing lawsuits for false credit reports.
Donald Trump admitted to signing guarantees for loans and affirming the accuracy of financial documents, potentially impacting the verdict and penalty in the civil fraud trial.
The Ninth Circuit ruled that choreography in video games can be protected by copyright, providing clearer guidance for choreographers seeking to protect their works.
Deep dives
Trump Testifies in Civil Fraud Trial
In a $250 million civil fraud trial, former President Donald Trump took the witness stand as New York Attorney General Leticia James accused him of inflating his assets to enrich himself. During his testimony, Trump gave long, rambling answers, leading the judge to threaten to remove him from the stand. Despite Trump's denials, he admitted to signing guarantees for loans and affirming the accuracy of financial documents that called for a higher net worth. The judge will determine the verdict and penalty in this case.
Ninth Circuit Rules on Copyright for Choreography in Video Games
In a case involving Epic Games' Fortnite, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on the copyright protection for choreography in video games. Choreographer Kyle Hanogami sued Epic Games for using portions of his copyrighted dance routine as an emote in the game. The court concluded that the combination of dance movements, arrangement, selection, and other elements of choreography can be protected by copyright. This ruling provides clearer guidance for choreographers seeking to protect their works.
Supreme Court Hears Case on False Credit Reports and Government Sovereign Immunity
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case involving false credit reports and government sovereign immunity. The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires credit reporting agencies to correct records when individuals are disadvantaged by incorrect information. The case questions whether government entities, in addition to private parties, can be held liable for damages for failing to correct false records. Justices questioned the clarity of Congress's intent to waive sovereign immunity, but the case could have implications for similar statutes and the extent of sovereign immunity.
Conclusion
The podcast covered various legal topics, including Trump's civil fraud trial, copyright protection for choreography in video games, and a Supreme Court case on false credit reports and government sovereign immunity. The trial featured contentious testimony from Trump, who was accused of inflating his assets. The Ninth Circuit ruled that choreography in video games can be protected by copyright. The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether government entities can be held liable for damages for failing to correct false credit reports. Overall, these cases have significant implications for individuals seeking legal remedies in various contexts.
Patricia Hurtado, Bloomberg legal reporter, discusses Donald Trump’s tumultuous day on the stand in New York’s civil fraud case against him. Intellectual property attorney Ryan Meyer of Dorsey & Whitney, discusses a choreographer’s win in a copyright lawsuit against Epic Games. Harold Krent, a professor at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, discusses Supreme Court oral arguments on whether the government should face lawsuits when it fails to correct false credit reports. June Grasso hosts.
