LJN Newsletters

  • Not All Web Browsers Are Created Equal

    Legal research is an extension of online research, a professional undertaking that is quicker and more effective because of the convenience the Internet provides. Think of this movement as part of the rise of specialized research, complemented by the Web and delivered to attorneys worldwide. And yet, accessing this data depends on using the right browser; there must not be any attempt to sacrifice quality for some illusory promise. The bottom line: An excellent browser is essential for doing any kind of legal research.

    September 28, 2011Karl Mattson

  • Examining the Limits of Online Music Storage Provider Liability

    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.

    September 28, 2011Stephen M. Kramarsky

  • In the Marketplace

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

    September 28, 2011ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Bankruptcy Claims Traders Alert

    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.

    September 28, 2011Scott J. Friedman and Mark G. Douglas

  • Upcoming Events

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

    September 28, 2011ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Bit Parts

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

    September 28, 2011Stan Soocher

  • Prince Told to Pay $4 Million to Perfume Maker

    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.

    September 28, 2011Daniel Wise

  • Counsel Concerns

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

    September 28, 2011Stan Soocher

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

    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 Marvel Worldwide v. Kirby, highlight the importance of carefully drafting provisions governing the transfer of rights in new works of authorship.

    September 28, 2011Daniel C. Glazer and Daniel P. Ashe