This article explores a perceived bias against the patent holder in <i>inter partes</i> re-examination as well as the effect that patent reform legislation may have on the process.

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This article discusses recent decisions regarding the use of copyrighted material in legal proceedings and the applicability of the fair use defense to allegations of infringement.

Approximately one year ago, Immigration and Customs Enforcement launched "Operation In Our Sites" in an effort to hit counterfeiters and pirates where they live (at least, on the Internet), namely their domains. This article discusses the brief and still evolving history of OIOS, its statutory authorities, and its implications for brand and creative content owners.

Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

A look at what's happening in neighboring states.

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Recent amendments to DRL ' 236 Part B(9)(b) have changed the grounds for modifying a child support award. These changes have caused a profound shift in whether, and under what circumstances, parties should opt out of the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA).

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Visitation and child support issues can become intertwined in extreme cases of visitation denial. In these cases, a noncustodial parent may petition to suspend child support. A look at relevant case law.

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New York's recent passage of the Marriage Equality Act no more opened up the federal government to recognizing same-sex marriage than did passage of similar legislation in Connecticut or Vermont.