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Judicial Immunity Resurfaces in the Third Circuit

Ronald H. Levine, Barbara A. Zemlock, & Matthew T. Newcomer

A recent decision out of the Middle District of Pennsylvania may revive the doctrine of "judicial immunity" for defense witnesses.

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New Net-Use Tracking Tactics Capture Privacy Claims

Jonathan Bick

The use of new technology makes people's efforts to keep Internet behavior private more difficult, has given rise to renewed claims from consumers of unlawful intrusiveness by Internet data-collectors, and has revived the argument that such behavior violates privacy expectations and, thus, is unlawful.

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Sea Launch ' A Unique Business and a Unique Reorganization

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Sea Launch's international ownership and unique capital structure and business model (utilizing a series of treaties between the United States, Russia and the Ukraine) engendered a unique reorganization process, described herein.

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Bit Parts

Stan Soocher

Concert Litigation Lawyers Prevail in Legal Malpractice Case<br>Forum Selection Clause in Jersey Shore Appearance Release Ruled Enforceable<br>Online Music Service Is Subject to Jurisdiction in CA

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Cameo Clips

Stan Soocher

AGENCY AGREEMENTS/POST-TERM COMMISSIONS<br>ATTORNEY FEES/BAND DISPUTES

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Law Firm Sues Vivendi over Messier Fees

Nate Raymond

The law firm King &amp; Spalding has sued Vivendi S.A. over the alleged failure to pay legal fees billed for the defense of Vivendi's ex-CEO in a securities class-action trial that resulted in a jury verdict against the Paris-based telecommunication and entertainment company.

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First Sale Doctrine Gets Multiple Views In Ninth Circuit

Stan Soocher

Recently, there has been a spate of Ninth Circuit rulings on the first sale doctrine ' all of which have implications for the entertainment industry.

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Counsel Concerns

Stan Soocher

Fed. Circuit Has Jurisdiction over Malpractice Suit

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The Art of Appealing MPAA Film Ratings

Alan R. Friedman

In recent months, there have been several rating-appeal decisions. This article addresses the steps available to filmmakers and distributors when a film they plan to release receives a rating they believe is overly restrictive. While an unwanted rating cannot always be avoided, there are steps that can be taken to try to change the rating.

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Outlook for 2011

Jeffrey R. Manning

According to this author, "2011 is going to be a tough and rough year for most of the middle market in the U.S.

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