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What happens when AI Generated essays amount to plagiarism?
OpenAI’s new baby Previously we discussed the nuance in intellectual property laws when it comes to AI generated images. In the latest discussions around AI generated intellectual property, AI generated
Read moreDos and Don’ts of Copyright for Advertising and Marketing Professionals
This blog is brought to you by the Legalese Guest Blogger Program, where we give young up-and-comer lawyers the opportunity to write for us and put their legal minds to work.
Read moreFPB’s Guidelines may be unnecessarily rigid
With the release of the Classification Guidelines for the Classification of Films, Games and Certain Publications on Friday, 1 July 2022 (“the Guidelines”), the Films and Publication Board (“FPB”) have
Read moreAre my Live Streams Copyrighted?
I want to be Insta-Famous dahling! If you are anything like me, you are obsessed with makeup tutorials. I absolutely love watching someone transform their face. It’s an exhilarating watch.
Read moreIs your pitch protected?
Introduction Copyright protection, in South Africa, grants the creator of specific works exclusive rights to perform certain acts in terms of the Copyright Act No, 98 of 1978
Read moreRegulation of online pornography in SA has parts falling through the cracks
There is currently an interesting vacuum in South African law when it comes to regulating the online distribution of live-streaming pornography in South Africa. Firstly, most of you may be
Read moreThe Basics of Contracts
If you’re even remotely familiar with the concept of law (and let’s face it, we all at the very least know that the law exists, even if we’re not aware
Read moreWhat Does The Law Say About Operating Amidst Lockdown Regulations
As we all grapple with ‘business unusual’, it’s important to remember that our chief objective should be to keep everyone as safe and as healthy as possible. So, what does
Read moreLegally, How Viable Would The Movie ‘District 9’ Have Been In Real Life?
Since 2009’s fantastic sci-fi film, District 9, was set in South Africa, we thought we would look at what South African law would have to say if some of the
Read morePersonal Finance Magazine – Don’t Call Us When You Get Arrested
“Many creatives find conventional lawyers intimidating and expensive. We aim to fix that by doing things differently.” Back in May, Personal Finance Magazine sat down with Legalese founder, Eitan Stern,
Read moreCyclists, Motorbikes, Taxis – What Are The Laws Of The Road?
Sitting in traffic may sometimes feel like a front row seat to a wild west film. Some people drive like they’re above the law. But what does the law actually
Read moreIs It Illegal To Record Video In Public?
You see a situation going down in public and start filming with your phone. Is it against the law?Lawyer & Director of Legalese, Eitan Stern, joined Expresso Morning Show to
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