Volitional Conduct and Algorithms May 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT On-Demand In the coming years, the current wave of generative AI copyright lawsuits will impact, shape, and redefine many important copyright doctrines, from intermediate copying to fair use. One such doctrine that warrants closer scrutiny is copyright’s volitional conduct requirement, which asks whether a defendant’s conduct is sufficiently tied to an infringing act so as to constitute its proximate cause. This panel will dive deeply into volitional conduct in copyright, examining its origins in a 1995 Northern District of California decision; tracing its subsequent development in the case law; and investigating ways in which it has been raised in current generative AI cases. Useful Links Cancellation Policy Financial Aid CLE Credit Details The Copyright Society is an accredited provider in California, New York and Pennsylvania. The webinar will offer 1 CLE credit in those jurisdictions. The course is transitional and appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. Requests for credit in other jurisdictions may be made when registering for the program, however, credits in outside jurisdictions cannot be guaranteed as the Copyright Society staff will need to apply to have the course approved. Please include additional jurisdiction requests in the notes field when registering. An evaluation and attorney affirmation form will be provided after the course to validate your attendance. Speakers Ian Crosby Partner | Susman Godfrey L.L.P. View Full Bio John Delaney Partner | Perkins Coie LLP View Full Bio Aleksander Goranin Programming Committee Co-Chair, The Copyright Society | Partner, Duane Morris LLP View Full Bio Tyler Ochoa Professor of Law | Santa Clara University School of Law View Full Bio
