AI doesn’t run on magic. It runs on data.
If you’re building models, integrating with OpenAI, or launching a SaaS product that processes user input—you’re relying on data to power your technology, shape your outputs, and train your systems. Here’s the risk: if your AI system is trained on data you don’t own—or can’t legally
Traverse Legal Expert Articles
Blog Authors
Latest from Traverse Legal Expert Articles
AI Twins and Avatars: Legal Risks for Companies Using Synthetic Voice and Likeness Technology
The rapid advancement of AI-generated avatars, commonly referred to as “AI twins” is transforming how businesses delegate tasks, interact with customers, and scale their brand. A founder can now deploy a digital version of themselves to attend meetings, pitch investors, or onboard users without ever hitting “join” on a Zoom call. Enterprise teams are experimenting…
How Can a Crypto Lawyer Help You With Your Blockchain Project or Legal Issue?
New and emerging technology is always exciting and interesting to learn. Traverse Legal’s attorneys have always prided themselves on understanding the underlying technology for emerging industries such as blockchain and crypto. As importantly, the rapid rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology has created an entirely new category of legal work. Crypto law is not…
The Ultimate Legal Checklist for AI Startups: What You Need to Know
AI startups face a unique paradox: while innovation can happen overnight, legal clarity often takes months—and not getting it right can cost you everything. Whether you’re building proprietary LLM infrastructure, training models on licensed datasets, or deploying AI-driven tools for end users, the stakes are high. Legal mistakes in the early days may not show…
Copyright in the Age of AI: Why Publicly Visible Content Isn’t Free for the Taking
Generative AI depends on data—and lots of it. From search engines and large language models to image generators and music tools, these systems are trained on massive datasets, often pulled directly from the public web. Think news articles, social media posts, lyrics, books, stock images, etc.
But here’s the catch: just because content is publicly…
Were You Affected by the University of Michigan Data Breach? Your Rights, Legal Options & How to Seek Compensation.
If you’re a victim of the University of Michigan Matt Weiss hacking scandal, discover your legal rights, options for compensation, and how Traverse Legal’s expertise in data privacy, security, and forensics makes our law firm different.
If you think you may have been impacted by the University of Michigan data breach involving former football coach…
Navigating Amazon, FDA, and FTC Compliance for Health-Related Books and Products: A Practical Guide
Publishing health-related books or products can quickly turn into a compliance nightmare. Many authors and entrepreneurs face unexpected removals from Amazon or aggressive scrutiny from the FDA and FTC. To successfully sell your health content without interruptions, you must master the overlapping regulations enforced by these powerful entities. This guide outlines exactly what you can—and…
How Brands Can Fight Back Against Grey Market and Counterfeit Sellers on Amazon
Our Amazon attorneys are contacted almost daily by Amazon sellers who’ve suffered some adverse consequences on marketplaces such as Amazon and Walmart. While these can be negative situations by the platforms themselves, a more serious issue occurs when third parties steal your market share and affect your revenue. Selling on Amazon has its fair share…
The Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA): Compliance Insights for Businesses
Eventually, the federal government will pass an artificial intelligence law, which will likely trump and preempt state laws. In the meantime, many states are implementing their artificial intelligence regulations and laws. We expect this trend to continue. If you have any questions concerning these acts or compliance with new AI regulations, contact one of our…
The Importance of NonProfit Trademark for Organizations. 2025 Update
A nonprofit organization (NPO) is a type of entity that has a purpose other than making a profit, such as a social cause. Put another way, rather than distributing profit to shareholders, as is typical in a corporation, any additional revenues are used to further the nonprofit’s mission. That said, make no mistake about it,…