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ROYALTY ROUNDUP Loan-Out Companies; Limitations Defense
The 2010 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that artists can be entitled, under their pre-existing recording agreements, to half of record-label income from digital sales has triggered claims involving thousands of artists.Following are three recent developments in this litigation area.
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What the <i>Noel Canning</i> Decision Means for Employers
When deciding whether to interpret<i> Noel Canning</i> as invalidating all post-January 2012 NLRB decisions and acts, an employer should weigh the potential costs and benefits of its decision.
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In the Courts
In-depth review of a key ruling.
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<i>Online Exclusive:</i> Court Sends Mixed Signals As Marriage Arguments End
The U.S. Supreme Court on March 27 concluded its historic two-day scrutiny of the thorny issue of same-sex marriage, displaying wariness about ruling on the subject even as it appeared possible that the justices will strike down the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
Court Sends Mixed Signals As Marriage Arguments End
The U.S. Supreme Court on March 27 concluded its historic two-day scrutiny of the thorny issue of same-sex marriage, displaying wariness about ruling on the subject even as it appeared possible that the justices will strike down the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
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Factors in Assessing Statutory Damages for Digital Copyright Infringement
A recent federal district court award of $6.6 million in statutory damages to music publishers for the unlicensed use of song lyrics by the website LiveUniverse and its operator was hailed as the first of its type for owners of song lyrics, and thus a significant milestone for content owners in the digital era.
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Bit Parts
Copyright Ownership Issue Properly Sent to Jury<br>1981 Merchandising Royalties Underpayment Claim Can Proceed<br>Replacement Rollers Members' Breach Claim Is Dismissed
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Court Watch
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
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No Substantial Similarity in Photo Used in TV Movie
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled that two television production companies didn't violate a photographer's copyright when they used an image they created that was similar to his photo ' depicting an imposter, who called himself Clark Rockefeller, and his daughter ' in a made-for-TV movie.
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7th Circuit Backs Use of Fan Footage in Joan Rivers Film
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed dismissal of a suit by a fan whose 16-second backstage discussion with the comedienne Joan Rivers was included in the documentary <i>Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work</i>.
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