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How the Affordable Care Act Affects Divorce

Christian V. Badali

On Oct. 1, 2013, Americans without health insurance were for the first time able to buy private insurance by choosing among different levels of plans through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. How do these radical changes to health care law in the United States affect its citizens who are currently going through the divorce process or are recently divorced?

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New Jersey Manufacturers and Punitive Damages

Janice Inman

As discussed in Part One of this article, New Jersey's Products Liability Act (Defective Product) (PLA), N.J. Stat. ' 2A:58C-5 (c) (2013), prevents injured plaintiffs seeking compensation from drug and device manufacturers from being awarded punitive damages. The statute, which in an earlier form was enacted in 2008, provides, in pertinent part:

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<u>NEW JERSEY</u><br>Driver Privacy Law Not Flouted by Use of Data for Alimony Litigation<br>Alimony System May See Reforms<p><u>CONNECTICUT</u><br>Book Offers Advice for Those Going Through Divorce in CT

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Cariou, Viacom Copyright Suits Settlements

Jan Wolfe

March 2014 turned out to be a big month for copyright litigation settlements. They all came without warning, but two seemed to make a lot of sense.

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Quarterly State Compliance Review

Sandra Feldman

This edition of the Quarterly State Compliance Review looks at some legislation of interest to corporate lawyers that went into effect between Jan. 1, 2014 and April 1, 2014. It also looks at some recent decisions of interest, including three from the Delaware courts.

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Cameo Clips

Stan Soocher

Copyright Registration Prerequisite Not Met<br>Teller Prevails in Infringement Suit Over Signature Magic Trick

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Practice Tip: Making the Judge Happy

George W. Soule

This article suggests specific ways to help make your product liability trial successful.

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Commemorative Ad Isn't Protected Free Speech

Stan Soocher

Entertainment trade publications often compile special issues and sections that include tribute ads commemorating celebrated individuals and events. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit weighed in on the practice in the context of free speech regarding an ad in a special issue of the consumer imprint <i>Sports Illustrated</i>.

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Limitations Period Bars Claim to Monies From Photos of Robert Johnson

Stan Soocher

The Supreme Court of Mississippi decided that the estate of the sister of blues legend Robert Johnson waited too long to file suit to obtain royalties and fees from two rare photos of Johnson.

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Ninth Circuit Upholds WA State Publicity Rights Amendment

Amanda Bronstad

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the constitutionality of Washington's publicity rights law in a trademark dispute over the rights to singer and guitarist Jimi Hendrix's name and likeness.

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