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Pro Bono

Edward Poll

This article discusses key considerations for firms that engage in <i>pro bono</i> work.

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Budget Monitoring

Michael E. Mooney

For a law firm's budget to be a valuable financial planning tool, the firm must keep a close eye on its ongoing performance to budget throughout the year. Several measuring tools can help a firm do that. Here is a closer look at a few of them.

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Managing the Tax Planning Process to Avoid Unpleasant Surprises

K. Jennie Kinnevy

This article provides a step-by-step process to ensure a smooth year-end tax planning process.

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IP News

Jeffrey S. Ginsberg & Joseph Mercadante

Highlights of the latest intellectual property news from around the country.

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Joint Infringement Liability After Golden Hour Data Sys. v. emsCharts, Inc.

Heather R. Bobkova

The Federal Circuit recently revisited the issue of joint infringement in <i>Golden Hour Data Sys. v. emsCharts, Inc.</i> The court's decision in that case illustrates one way in which vicarious liability may not close the loophole for liability avoidance through the use of multiple actors. Further, the decision shows that claim drafting alone does not end the joint infringement problem for patentees.

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Stauffer v. Brooks Brothers

Guinevere Jobson

On Aug. 31, 2010, the Federal Circuit rejected a procedural attempt to stem the recent flood of "false patent marking" lawsuits and provided guidance on the standing requirements for pursuing false marking claims under 35 U.S.C. &sect; 292.

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Copyright Lessons from the Fourth Circuit

William M. Bryner & Kristin G. Garris

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently affirmed a judgment in excess of $11 million entered against a furniture manufacturer found liable for copyright infringement. Although the Fourth Circuit's judgment has not yet become final, unless it is reversed or overruled this opinion establishes, for the first time in that Circuit, certain significant principles of copyright law.

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A Failure to Assume

Bruce Buechler

In most Chapter 11 cases, the debtor (or trustee if one is appointed), either prior to or in connection with plan confirmation, will move to assume or reject its executory contracts, unexpired leases, or both (collectively "Executory Contracts") pursuant to ' 365 of the Bankruptcy Code. This article discusses the "ride-through" doctrine, which courts have developed to resolve the ambiguity resulting from a debtor's failure to assume or reject an Executory Contract under ' 365 prior to plan confirmation.

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What's New in the Law

Robert W. Ihne

Highlights of the latest developments in equipment leasing law.

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FAA Updates Its Procedures for Registration of Aircraft

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

This article discusses a new FAA rule designed to improve the accuracy of aircraft registration records, and its effect on aircraft financiers.

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