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Counsel Concerns

Greg Land

Atlanta Attorney Sued over Funding of Phony Lil Wayne Concerts

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The Different Types of Arbitration Awards

Charles F. Forer

This is the third in an ongoing series of articles that will provide franchise attorneys with practical advice about arbitration.

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Court Watch

Cynthia M. Klaus & Susan E. Tegt

Hotel Franchisor to Face Trial on Vicarious Liability Claims <br>Federal Court Rejects Franchisee's Unclean Hands Defense<br>Court Dismisses Licensee's Fraud in the Inducement Claim under Parol Evidence Rule

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e-Mail Troll Hushed

Ari N. Rothman

A federal judge recently ruled that an Internet service provider is barred from pursuing claims for alleged violations of the California and Maryland anti-spam statutes because it existed primarily and substantially to collect e-mails it believed to be spam and sue over it, and because it consented to receive the e-mails over which it sues.

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Bit Parts

Stan Soocher

Court Decides Production Company's Release Agreement with Michael Keaton Was Signed Under Duress<br>J. Geils Loses Bid to Disqualify Attorney for Band Members That Geils Has Sued<br>Oregon Federal Court Has Personal Jurisdiction over California Lawyer Sued for Malpractice by Radio Show Producers

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Franchise Relationship Law Tabled in CA Assembly <br>New Franchise-Relationship Bill Proposed in PA

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Joint Defense Agreement Considerations in NPE Patent Litigation

James W. Soong

Accused infringers in patent litigation, especially against non-practicing entities (NPEs), often form joint defense groups to defend against common claims brought in one or more actions. A written agreement of the joint defense group can make plain the respective rights and obligations of each group member and evidence to the court a requisite alignment of common interest underpinning the group. The following is a selection of relevant considerations to support productive group interaction through appropriate provision in the joint defense agreement.

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<b><i>Online Extra</b></i> Sirius XM Sued Over Pre-1972 Royalties

Zoe Tillman

Music copyright lawyers: Don't touch that dial. Nonprofit SoundExchange Inc., which collects and distributes digital performance royalties and distributes them to artists and copyright owners, filed a lawsuit on Aug. 26 accusing Sirius XM Radio Inc. of underpaying.

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Cooperatives & Condominiums

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Discussion of a recent important ruling.

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Decisions of Interest

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In-depth analysis of a recent key case.

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