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Patent Reform May Not Cure a Potential for Bias Against Patentee in Inter Partes Re-examination

Leslie A. McDonell

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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Copyright and Fair Use in Legal Proceedings

Richard Raysman & Jonathan P. Mollod

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.

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Internet Counterfeiters and Pirates Beware! Your Domain Names Are Subject to Seizure

Kyle-Beth Hilfer & David Ewen

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.

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Decisions of Interest

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Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

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NJ & CT News

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A look at what's happening in neighboring states.

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Modification After Opting Out of the CSSA

Carol Most & Adam Schneid

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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Must I Still Pay Child Support?

Jerome A. Wisselman & Randall Malone

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 Allows Same-Sex Marriage, While National Case Law Evolves

Janice G. Inman

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.

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Real Property Law

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In-depth analysis of cases of importance to you and your practice.

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Landlord & Tenant

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Analysis of a pivotal case.

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