In SOFA Entertainment, Inc. v. Dodger Productions, Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit considered whether it was "fair use" under the Copyright Act for the award-winning musical "Jersey Boys" to use a seven-second clip of Ed Sullivan's introduction of the Four Seasons rock band on "The Ed Sullivan Show" that aired in 1966.
This article focuses on some of the challenges presented by the rise of technology and social media, and describes some measures for avoiding the most prevalent forms of juror misconduct.
Professional analysis of several recent rulings of importance.
An in-depth look at a condemnation proceeding.
Discussion of two major rulings.
Too often, policyholders and their counsel accept on faith that their insurance does not cover punitive damages as a matter of public policy. In many jurisdictions, however, there is coverage for all punitive damages, while others allow coverage of punitive damages under certain circumstances.
The evolution of evidence-based medicine should cast doubt upon advocacy that masquerades as science, and put courts in the position of deciding when science should prevail.
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