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Supreme Court to Consider If Lanham Act's Name Trademark Prohibition Violates First Amendment
This case has important implications not only for trademark registrations, but also potentially in determining collisions between trademark rights, rights of publicity, and freedom of speech considerations in future cases.
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Development
Site Plan Denial Overturned Claim for Encroachment Reinstated Area Variance Upheld
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The Changing Role of Business Development Professionals In Law Firms
While the roles were historically viewed as something of "attorney concierge," more law firms are starting to empower business development officers to proactively generate business tips and leads for the firm.
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Players On the Move
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
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Bankruptcy Court Rules Contract to Produce Documentary Was Not a Personal Services Contract
Bankruptcy courts continue to adjudicate disputes regarding Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, which addresses the disposition of executory contracts between the debtor and third parties. And we continue to report on developments in this area. Often the issue involves whether the contract is an executory contract that is subject to being assumed and assigned.
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SEC Sued Over Private Fund Adviser Rule
The Managed Funds Association and five other industry groups have sued the SEC over its new private fund advisers rule, saying the agency has overreached its statutory authority and interferes with contracts.
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The Complex Relationship Between Real Estate and Technology
In place of the common assumption from the COVID years that real estate and technology spending were inversely related, it's becoming increasingly clear that the two line items — which trail only talent on the overall cost hierarchy — have a more complex relationship.
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Trade Secret Protection for Consumer-Facing Products
Intellectual property laws, including copyright, patent, trademark and trade secret laws can provide avenues for companies to protect their IP. But it's not always clear what assets are protectable and what are not.
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Co-ops and Condominiums
Condominium's Delay Constituted Acceptance of Alteration Agreement
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Online Extra: AI Copyright — Ethical and Legal Considerations for Marketing and Sales
Standing still and waiting to take action wasn't easy, but the patience paid off. Now, I understand some of AI's limitations and ways to leverage it to propel marketing and sales activities.
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