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Machine Made, Legally Challenged: Large Language Models on Trial (Presented by The Federal Bar Association Annual Meeting & Convention 2025 sponsor Ciresi Conlin LLP)

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Legal landscape of LLM copyright litigation, examining fair use defenses, recent landmark cases, and alternative causes of action.

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Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn how courts analyze fair use defenses in LLM copyright cases, examining landmark rulings including Thomson Reuters, Bartz v. Anthropic, and Kadrey v. Meta.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical knowledge of alternative legal claims beyond copyright, including contract theories, trademark dilution, DMCA violations, and antitrust approaches against AI companies.

Fair Use
Courts apply four factors to evaluate fair use defenses in LLM training cases.
Key Cases
Thomson Reuters, Bartz v. Anthropic, and Kadrey v. Meta establish critical LLM precedents.
Copyright Preemption
State law claims require an extra element beyond copyright rights to avoid preemption.
Contract Claims
Express terms prohibiting AI training in terms of service create non-preempted claims.
AI Hallucinations
Lawyers face sanctions and fines for submitting AI-generated fictitious case citations.
Memorization Research
Studies show LLMs can output copyrighted books with over 95% accuracy verbatim.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn how courts analyze fair use defenses in LLM copyright cases, examining landmark rulings including Thomson Reuters, Bartz v. Anthropic, and Kadrey v. Meta.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical knowledge of alternative legal claims beyond copyright, including contract theories, trademark dilution, DMCA violations, and antitrust approaches against AI companies.

Agenda

Session 1

Understanding Large Language Models and IP Intersections

Session 2

Copyright Litigation and the Fair Use Defense

Session 3

Alternative Legal Claims Beyond Copyright Infringement

clock 2:00 pm - 2:05 pm EST

Understanding Large Language Models and IP Intersections

Barry Landy

Ciresi Conlin LLP

Jacob Siegel

Ciresi Conlin LLP

This introductory session explores what large language models are and how they function, including their real-world applications in healthcare, finance, and consumer services. Attendees will learn how LLM development raises complex intellectual property questions around copyright, patents, and trademarks, setting the foundation for deeper legal analysis.

Barry Landy

Ciresi Conlin LLP

Jacob Siegel

Ciresi Conlin LLP

clock 2:05 pm - 2:40 pm EST

Copyright Litigation and the Fair Use Defense

Barry Landy

Ciresi Conlin LLP

Jacob Siegel

Ciresi Conlin LLP

This comprehensive session examines the fair use doctrine and its four-factor balancing test as applied to LLM copyright cases. Through detailed analysis of landmark 2025 decisions including Thomson Reuters v. Ross Intelligence, Bartz v. Anthropic, and Kadrey v. Meta, attendees will understand how courts evaluate transformative use, market harm, and the critical distinction between training inputs and outputs. The session also covers the historic $1.5 billion Bartz settlement and emerging research on LLM memorization that may shape future litigation.

Barry Landy

Ciresi Conlin LLP

Jacob Siegel

Ciresi Conlin LLP

clock 2:40 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Alternative Legal Claims Beyond Copyright Infringement

Barry Landy

Ciresi Conlin LLP

Jacob Siegel

Ciresi Conlin LLP

This session explores causes of action beyond traditional copyright claims and the significant barrier of copyright preemption that plaintiffs must overcome. Attendees will examine viable alternative theories including contract claims with express AI-training prohibitions, hot news misappropriation, trademark dilution, and emerging antitrust approaches like those in Helena World Chronicle v. Google. The session provides practical guidance on structuring terms of service and understanding which claims survive preemption analysis.

Barry Landy

Ciresi Conlin LLP

Jacob Siegel

Ciresi Conlin LLP

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Barry Landy

Ciresi Conlin LLP

Jacob Siegel

Ciresi Conlin LLP

Barry Landy

Ciresi Conlin LLP

Nationally recognized trial lawyer with deep experience in complex disputes involving trade secrets, fiduciary duties, and contracts. Known for working seamlessly with corporate counsel and business leaders, bringing strategic judgment and practical problem-solving to high stakes matters.

Recognition & Leadership

Received accolades from Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, Minnesota Lawyer, and Super Lawyers.

Professional Involvement

Serves on the boards of the Northside Achievement Zone, Minnesota Zoo, and the Federal Bar Association's Minnesota Chapter.

Experience

Partner and Chair of the Business Litigation Group at Ciresi Conlin LLP. Secured landmark results including a $375 million settlement in a five-year litigation battle involving claims of breach of contract and trade secret misappropriation, a $27 million resolution in a royalty dispute, and a $12.5 million recovery for ERISA plaintiffs.

Barry Landy

Ciresi Conlin LLP

Nationally recognized trial lawyer with deep experience in complex disputes involving trade secrets, fiduciary duties, and contracts. Known for working seamlessly with corporate counsel and business leaders, bringing strategic judgment and practical problem-solving to high stakes matters.

Recognition & Leadership

Received accolades from Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, Minnesota Lawyer, and Super Lawyers.

Professional Involvement

Serves on the boards of the Northside Achievement Zone, Minnesota Zoo, and the Federal Bar Association's Minnesota Chapter.

Experience

Partner and Chair of the Business Litigation Group at Ciresi Conlin LLP. Secured landmark results including a $375 million settlement in a five-year litigation battle involving claims of breach of contract and trade secret misappropriation, a $27 million resolution in a royalty dispute, and a $12.5 million recovery for ERISA plaintiffs.

Jacob Siegel

Ciresi Conlin LLP

Partner focusing on commercial litigation, complex civil litigation, and appeals. Represents individuals and local and national companies in a wide variety of sectors, litigating bet-the-company contract cases, trade secret disputes, and other intellectual property matters.

Professional Involvement

Maintains an active pro bono practice representing indigent individuals and community organizations, with an emphasis on protecting the environment and the rights of children and working families.

Experience

Partner at Ciresi Conlin LLP. Represents clients in sectors from biotechnology to nonprofit organizations and from consumer goods to construction and heavy manufacturing. Litigates contract cases, trade secret disputes, intellectual property matters, and represents plaintiffs and defendants in class actions. Briefs and argues appeals before all levels of appellate courts in Minnesota and around the country.

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Understanding AI copyright law is essential for legal practitioners to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of infringement litigation, fair use defenses, and licensing frameworks that increasingly impact clients across all industries.
70+
Copyright infringement lawsuits have been filed against AI companies by copyright owners as of early 2026.
$1.5B
Settlement paid by Anthropic in Bartz v. Anthropic, the largest copyright settlement in U.S. history, for using pirated books to train AI models.
946+
Legal decisions worldwide involving AI-hallucinated content have been identified, with approximately 90% occurring in 2025 alone.
74%
Legal professionals expect to use AI tools within one year, making understanding AI-related legal risks critical for practice.

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