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Litigating Complex Environmental Cases

Robert Sidorsky

In a series of recent decisions, the bankruptcy court for the Southern District of New York has broadly interpreted section 502(e)(1)(B) of the Bankruptcy Code in disallowing substantial claims in several contexts.

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When Worlds Collide

Karen Grande, John Whitlock, Steven B. Smith & Theodore Orson

Until recently, the public finance world simply did not experience significant defaults. Until now. A look at recent litigation.

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IP News

Howard J. Shire & Bradley Roush

Highlights of the latest intellectual property cases from around the country.

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Court Battles over Digital Television Distribution

Sheri Qualters

Aereo Inc.'s pitch is this: With one of its tiny antennas, no bigger than a dime, viewers can watch television through the Internet. But this is erupting into a litigation nightmare for broadcasters. The fight boils down to whether the broadcasters' copyrights for their shows give them control over how the shows are distributed.

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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

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A roundup of key rulings.

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