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Counsel Concerns
A Philadelphia-based litigation funding company is suing a California law firm and its client over the alleged failure to repay funds loaned to help support the client during his copyright suit against musical artist Usher and various record labels.
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Drug & Device News
Discussion of case in which an appeals court upheld a $10 Million Motrin verdict.
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Landlord & Tenant
A ruling in which modifications to the lease did not release the guarantor.
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On the Move
Who's going where; who's doing what.
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Movers & Shakers
Movement among franchise attorneys and executives.
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Verdicts
In-depth analysis of a recent ruling.
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Cartoon Network Mobile App Users Android ID Isn't "Personally Identifiable Information" under the Video Privacy Protection Act<br>Court Says Republication Rule Alive in Tennessee But Dismisses Defamation Claims by Disqualified American Idol Finalist<br>Toto Denied 50% Royalty for Digital Download Sales
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Decisions of Interest
A major ruling in which a non-custodial father had no cause of action.
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Real Property Law
Analysis of several important rulings.
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Case Notes
A look at a case in which an ex-employee failed in his bid for Sills Cummins' financials.
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