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Constitutionality Of Facebook Threat Charges Challenged
A Pennsylvania man who was indicted for making violent threats on Facebook is now challenging the constitutionality of the federal cyberstalking statute, arguing that the law criminalizes "pure speech" and is vague and overbroad.
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Bit Parts
Fox Film's Refusal to Return Initial Investment Isn't Breach of Co-Financing Agreement<br>Oklahoma Federal Court Finds Fraudulent Transfer of Songwriter's Assets<br>Trading Card Series Is Protected Speech<br>Video Game Developer's Counterclaim Seeking Milestone Payment Avoids Summary Judgment
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Cameo Clips
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT/GRAND RIGHTS IN PLAYS<br>DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION/SONG ROYALTIES
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Business Crimes Hotline
Key rulings from around the states.
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Limiting Federal Claims Against Title Insurers
Title insurance is a regulated business in New York. Title insurers are required to file their rates with the state insurance department, and are required to adhere to those rates. If the insurers fail to adhere to their filed rates, New York state courts have recognized the possibility of class action relief for consumers.
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Decisions of Interest
Recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.
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Public Policy Considerations in Drafting Separation Agreements
We continue herein our discussion of New York's public policy and its effects on the validity of separation agreements.
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