AI & Law News for April 26, 2026
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The SEIU Pension Plan Master Trust filed a shareholder derivative action against Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen and other executives, alleging breach of fiduciary duty for training Adobe AI models on copyrighted works.[1] This is the first shareholder derivative suit based on AI training practices.
See individual article: SEIU Shareholder Derivative Suit v. Adobe Executives
Getty Images Survives Motion to Dismiss in Stability AI Case[edit]
Judge Thompson denied most of Stability AI's motion to dismiss Getty Images' copyright complaint.[2] Only the DMCA CMI claim was dismissed (but may be amended). The core copyright claims proceed to discovery.
See individual article: Getty Images v. Stability AI Ruling
Britannica and Gracenote Suits v. OpenAI Stayed[edit]
Judge Stein granted a joint stipulation to stay the Encyclopaedia Britannica and Gracenote copyright suits against OpenAI, putting both cases on hold pending developments in the MDL litigation.[3]
See individual article: Britannica and Gracenote Suits v. OpenAI Stayed
Lyon and Kleiner Consolidate Adobe Copyright Claims[edit]
Author Douglas Lyon's complaint was consolidated with photographer Sarah Kleiner's lawsuit into a single action against Adobe Inc. for AI training on copyrighted works.[4]
See individual article: Lyon and Kleiner v. Adobe — Consolidation