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Both Sides' Summary Judgment Motions Denied in Copyright Infringement Suit Over Jimi Hendrix Photo Summary Judgment Granted for Defendant in Copyright Infringement Suit Over "Gimme Some Lovin'"
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Federal Circuit: District Court Abused Discretion By Attributing Inconsistent Position to Plaintiff
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Landlord & Tenant Law
Landlord Not Entitled to Indemnification for Injuries Suffered on Adjacent Sidewalk Discovery Necessary to Determine Whether Rent Concession Was Equivalent of Preferential Rent Landlord Entitled to Exclude Rent Concession In Calculation of Regulated Rent Lessee Entitled to Cancel When Lessor Did Not Acquire Title By Acquisition Deadline Discounted Rent Was Legal Regulated Rent
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Development
Local Law Was Consistent With Comprehensive Plan Planning Board Lacked Authority to Waive Zoning Requirements
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Real Property Law
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Players on the Move
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
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Los Angeles Federal Court Dismisses United Talent Agency's Breach-of-Contract Claim Brought Over Denial of Insurance Coverage "Single Claim" Provision Defeats DirecTV Law Firm's Bid for Reimbursement of Legal Fees Under Insurance Policy
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