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A settlement was reached on Feb. 10 between McNeil Consumer Healthcare and more than 200 plaintiffs who claim liver damage from taking the drug maker's product, Tylenol.

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Stan Soocher

New York Statute of Limitations Applies To Music Contract Dispute Over Property in Dominican Republic<br>Stating Use "In Commerce" in Trademark Application Isn't Trademark Infringement

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Liability Releases For Background Checks Are Unlawful

Sarah Riskin

The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires employers to first inform applicants and employees about the intent to obtain and use a background check. But the FCRA does not provide employers with a template disclosure or any concrete guidance on what the disclosure should say. Rather, the law simply forbids employers from including anything beyond "solely the disclosure" and authorization in the form used to inform individuals about the employer's intent to obtain a background check.

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Work Letter 'What Ifs'

Melissa Vandewater

<b><i>Part Two of a Two-Part Article</b></i><p>Landlords and tenants enter into agreements, known as "Work Letters," delineating their respective rights and obligations with regard to tenant and landlord improvements. As with any other portion of the lease, complications can develop, so addressing potential Work Letter issues within the contract can pay dividends down the road.

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Health Care Lawyers Most Worried About Electronic Information

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Discussion of two recent rulings of interest.

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On March 3, Stanley Jonathan Fortenberry was sentenced to 78 months in prison for operating fraudulent investment companies and obstructing a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation. Here's an analysis of the case.

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A Primer for the Entertainment Industry on the Use of Blockchain Technology

Emile Loza de Siles

This article familiarizes lawyers with cryptocurrency and, particularly, the enabling blockchain technology, methodologies and systems.

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Supreme Court Ends Laches Defense in Patent Cases

Scott Graham

<b><i>SCA Hygiene Products v. First Quality Baby Products</i></b><p>The U.S. Supreme Court on March 21 ruled laches is not a defense to patent infringement suits that are brought within the Patent Act's limitations period.

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<b><i>Yellowstone</i></b> Injunctions When Prompt Cure Is Impossible

Alexander Lycoyannis

Most real estate practitioners are well acquainted with the <b><I>Yellowstone</I></b> injunction and its importance in preserving the status quo while allegations that a commercial tenant has breached its lease are litigated. But the third Yellowstone prong — timeliness of the motion — is especially important.

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