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Movers & Shakers
The Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia has announced the establishment of its Insurance Law Forum. The co-chairs of the Forum will be Donna Wilson, a partner with Kelley Drye & Warren LLP; Andrea Tecce, managing director with Navigant Consulting; and Laura Foggan, a partner with Wiley Rein LLP. Suzan Charlton, special counsel with Covington & Burling LLP, will serve as its vice-chair.
This new Forum will serve the large number of insurance coverage practitioners in Washington, DC, offering opportunities for policyholders and insurers' counsel to meet, discuss current insurance issues, and network. Events will include regular luncheons, a speaker series, and periodic evening events.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.
Removing Restrictive Covenants In New York
In Rockwell v. Despart, the New York Supreme Court, Third Department, recently revisited a recurring question: When may a landowner seek judicial removal of a covenant restricting use of her land?