Opening the door to a potentially historic step in the nation's gay rights movement, the U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 7 agreed to decide two constitutional challenges involving same-sex marriage.
December 07, 2012Marcia Coyle
Highlights of the latest intellectual property news from around the country.
November 29, 2012Howard J. Shire and Joseph MercadanteThe nature of reality television programs is a relatively modern concern and — like reality itself — doesn't lend itself well to copyright protection.
November 29, 2012Michael I. Rudell and Neil J. RosiniIn a case that could have important ramifications for trademark owners, as well as owners of other intellectual property and infringing defendants, the U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 7, 2012, heard oral argument in Already LLC v. Nike, Inc. The case revolves around under what circumstances a covenant not to sue can defeat jurisdiction.
November 29, 2012Aaron JohnsonA discussion of several key cases.
November 29, 2012ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |Second TV "Series Year" Can't Overlap with First Year in Determining Showrunner's Profit Participation
Song Copyrights Co-Owner Lil Wayne Not Affected By Prior Court Ruling Against His Co-Owners
World of Warcraft Extension Packs May Restart Single-Publication PeriodNovember 29, 2012Stan SoocherThe recent decision in Don Johnson Productions Inc. (DJP) v. Rysher Entertainment LLC packed a punch on a number of important issues.
November 29, 2012Schuyler M. MooreAnalysis of two major cases.
November 29, 2012ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |What's happening in neighboring states.
November 29, 2012ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |Analysis of a recent First Circuit decision.
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