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Display in Musical of Clip from 'Ed Sullivan' Show Was Fair Use

Judith L. Grubner

In <i>SOFA Entertainment, Inc. v. Dodger Productions, Inc.</i>, 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 "<i>Jersey Boys</i>" to use a seven-second clip of Ed Sullivan's introduction of the Four Seasons rock band on "<i>The Ed Sullivan Show</i>" that aired in 1966.

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Practice Tip: Protecting Your Verdict

Christiana Jacxsens & Daniel I.A. Smulian

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.

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Landlord & Tenant

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Professional analysis of several recent rulings of importance.

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Eminent Domain Law

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

An in-depth look at a condemnation proceeding.

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Cooperatives & Condominiums

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Discussion of two major rulings.

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Drug & Device News

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A roundup of key rulings.

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Med Mal News

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Analysis of the latest litigation.

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Reevaluating the Insurability of Punitive Damages Awards

Amanda M. Leffler & Gabrielle T. Kelly

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.

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Evidence-Based Medicine in Medical Malpractice Litigation

Gary Lovell & Kristen M. Kelley

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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BIT PARTS

Stan Soocher

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