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Examining the Limits of Online Music Storage Provider Liability

Stephen M. Kramarsky

Cloud storage is ideal for music. Music files are large enough to require substantial storage space, small enough to stream over relatively low bandwidth (such as a 3G wireless connection) and desirable to have available on mobile devices. Unsurprisingly, however, this business model brings with it various legal issues for the cloud storage provider.

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In the Marketplace

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Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.

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Bankruptcy Claims Traders Alert

Scott J. Friedman & Mark G. Douglas

The Seventh Circuit recently affirmed a ruling that the purchaser of a claim based upon an executory contract that was ultimately rejected by a Chapter 11 DIP is not entitled to cure amounts as part of its allowed claim.

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American Bar Association Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries Annual Meeting<br>Texas Bar 21st Annual Entertainment Law Institute

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Stan Soocher

North Carolina Federal Court Dismisses Suit by Sellers Against Lawyers for Music Company Purchaser<br>Sixth Circuit Has Jurisdiction over Declaratory Claim for Song Authorship

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Prince Told to Pay $4 Million to Perfume Maker

Daniel Wise

Prince, the flamboyant pop star with 10 platinum albums, should pay nearly $4 million in damages for welshing on his promise to promote a perfume named after his latest CD, a special referee in Manhattan concluded after conducting a four-day inquest on damages.

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Counsel Concerns

Stan Soocher

Arbitrators' Findings Upheld in Legal Malpractice Dispute over Talent Agencies Act Controversy<br>Contingency Fee Agreement Applies to Potter Guide Post-Trial Settlement

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What's New in the Law

Robert W. Ihne

Highlights of the latest equipment leasing law.

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Work-for-Hire Dispute Over Comic Books a Reminder of Drafting Considerations

Daniel C. Glazer & Daniel P. Ashe

As part of day-to-day operations, companies regularly enter into intellectual property assignments or "work-for-hire" arrangements with employees and contractors, often pursuant to form agreements that are not tailored to the particular engagement. However, decisions such as the recent opinion by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in <i>Marvel Worldwide v. Kirby</i>, highlight the importance of carefully drafting provisions governing the transfer of rights in new works of authorship.

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Transformative Use Favored in Sports Video Game Case

Stan Soocher

In the context of alleged unauthorized uses of an individual's personal indicia, inconsistency ' in how different courts determine whether there are viable claims under state right of publicity laws or for false endorsement or association under the federal Lanham Act ' makes it difficult for attorneys who view content through a First Amendment lens when counseling entertainment production companies.

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