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Squaring Off: The Right of Publicity v. The First AmendmentRecently, two incidents involving one of the world’s most famous couples, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, once again brought the focus onto right of publicity issues, as well as potential First Amendment defenses to right of publicity claims.
The Timing and Substance of M&A DisclosuresTwo recent decisions provide useful guidance concerning both the timing and substance of disclosures in the context of M&A activity.
Alternative FeesThe diversity of AFA approaches and objectives can divide consumers and providers of legal services, and magnify the law firm-client communication challenges presented by movement away from an entrenched business model.
Negotiating Cloud Computing AgreementsThough given different names, cloud computing has been around for some time, and the legal lessons learned from experience with traditional software licensing and outsourcing agreements can and should be applied to cloud agreements, but there are new issues which will need new solutions.
Law Firms’ Access to Client ReviewsOutside counsel can now see what their in-house clients think of their job performance, according to the Association of Corporate Counsel’s new law firm rating system.
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