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'Dora' Litigator Gets Contingency Fees, but Less of Client's Future Earnings

Jan Wolfe

In 2007, the television network Nickelodeon handpicked Caitlin Sanchez, then 12-years-old, to voice the wildly popular cartoon character "Dora the Explorer." But Sanchez's stint playing a cheery preschooler wound up introducing her into a very adult world of litigation.

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DMX Can Obtain Its Music Through Direct Licenses

Victor Li

After performing-rights organizations ASCAP and BMI lost royalty rate challenges against background music provider DMX Inc. in 2010, they turned to a pair of former U.S. solicitors general to handle their appeals. But all that appellate firepower wasn't enough to turn their fortunes around.

Recent Developments in Anti-SLAPP Cases for Determining Protected Activities

Edward E. Weiman

In the last three years, there have been a number of decisions issued by California courts on anti-SLAPP motions filed in response to lawsuits arising out of the publication and/or distribution of entertainment works.

e-Commerce Hits New Highs

Michael Lear-Olimpi

As the general economy slowly recuperates, e-commerce retailing is healthier than ever, according to government estimates.

I've Been Sued ' And I Feel Fine, Because I Was <i>Prepared</i>

Stanley P. Jaskiewicz

Going to court isn't just about winning ' it matters that you win at the least cost. You must, in the words of one client, try to avoid the "lawsuit hemorrhage" of fees and costs.

Conducting a Privacy Audit

Michael L. Whitener

A glance at the headlines reveals that data privacy breaches are increasingly common, and the consequences to corporations are increasingly dire. To avoid those consequences, any corporate entity that collects, uses or transfers personal information must take steps to ensure it is complying with legal requirements for maintaining data privacy.

In the Courts

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

In-depth analysis of a key ruling.

Business Crimes Hotline

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A major national case is discussed.

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Increased Fraud Penalties Are on the Horizon

David Debold & Matthew Benjamin

The guidelines governing the sentencing of fraud offenses ' long criticized as irrational, unduly severe, and the product of overt political pressure ' require wholesale reform.

To Disclose or Not to Disclose

Jonny Frank & Stanley A. Twardy, Jr.

Whether to self-report serious misconduct is a complicated question that requires investigating the facts and assessing legal, business and reputation implications. Following are critical issues to consider with outside counsel and other professional advisers before making a decision.

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