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In the Courts
Analysis of a recent situation in which a Supreme Court Review Was Sought in an FCPA instrumentality case
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Med Mal News
A look at a case involving tort recovery for a same-sex partner.
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Landlord & Tenant
Cases involving default by tenant, and tenant succession rights.
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Practice Tip: Personal Security Issues and Tips for Family Lawyers
"Criminal court is where bad people are on their best behavior. It's much more dangerous for lawyers and judges in family court, where good people are at their worst."
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Bit Parts
Batman Film's Fictional Software Doesn't Confuse Consumers as to Plaintiff's Trademark<br>Excessive Management Term, Commission Make Any Debts Artist Might Owe Manager Dischargeable Through Bankruptcy<br>Federal Court Backs BET's Role in Shutdown of Fan-Developed Facebook and Twitter Accounts for TV Series
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NJ & CT News
News of interest from neighboring states.
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Court Watch
Appellate Court Finds Franchisor is not Employer For FLSA Purposes <br>Second Circuit Upholds Auto Dealer Termination Without Opportunity To Cure
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In the News
Fed. Circ. Reverses Denial Of Motion To Stay Post-Grant Review of Covered Business Method Patent<br>Fed. Circ. Vacates Injunction and Civil Contempt Sanction after USPTO Cancels Claim At Issue<br>Fed. Circ. Finds Potential Antitrust Violations by Patent Owner in ANDA Case
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Drug & Device News
In-depth discussion of a recent case involving pelvic mesh.
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