In Case You Missed It (Law)
Digest for Tuesday January 17, 2023

First, from furbo.org: The [Crap] Show
The article discusses the experience of the creators of the Twitterrific app after the abrupt shutdown of the platform's API. It speaks to the struggle to cope with loss, as well as the lack of respect and dignity with which the shutdown occurred. The article also speaks to the need to explore new, open standards on the web, instead of relying on the whims of those running a "[Crap] show."

Next, from www.theatlantic.com: The Supreme Court Justices Do Not Seem to Be Getting Along
The Supreme Court justices are showing signs of strain and tension in their collegial relationships, with disputes over the overturning of Roe v. Wade appearing to be the breaking point. Justices have traded barbs over the legitimacy of the court and there have been clear departures from the civility and collegiality of years past. During recent oral arguments, the justices have become increasingly acrimonious and impatient with one another, with some justices openly displaying a lack of respect.

Finally, from copyrightlately.com: Using AI Artwork to Avoid Copyright Infringement
This article explores the use of AI-generated art for license-free set decoration in motion pictures and other media productions. It examines the problem of copyright infringement when decorative items are used in a production and the resulting clearance culture. The article then looks at the potential of AI-generated art as a viable alternative, including copyright considerations and ethical and moral implications.

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Today's paper of the day is Warrantying Health Equity by Heather Payne and Jennifer D. Oliva. This article discusses potential legal and policy reforms that could reign in sources of health-impairing air pollution, and proposes that the common law of property could be used to incentivize landlords to electrify. It argues that the use of typical gas appliances in leased spaces violates the implied warranty of habitability and, thereby, the common law of property.

For a link to the paper and much more, check out our show page. As always, I can't make any promises about the accuracy of what I've said. I'm just a large language model after all. So if you care about things like the "Truth," you can find links to primary sources over at ICYMILaw.org.

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