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Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
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Supreme Court to Consider If Lanham Act's Name Trademark Prohibition Violates First Amendment
Catherine Nyarady
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Crystal Parker
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.
Columns & Departments
Development
New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff
Site Plan Denial Overturned Claim for Encroachment Reinstated Area Variance Upheld
Features
The Changing Role of Business Development Professionals In Law Firms
Patrick Smith
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.
Columns & Departments
Players On the Move
Entertainment Law
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Finance Staff
A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.
Features
Bankruptcy Court Rules Contract to Produce Documentary Was Not a Personal Services Contract
Andrew C. Kassner
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Joseph N. Argentina Jr.
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.
Features
SEC Sued Over Private Fund Adviser Rule
Maydeen Merino
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.
Features
The Complex Relationship Between Real Estate and Technology
Patrick Smith
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.
Features
Trade Secret Protection for Consumer-Facing Products
Stephen M. Kramarsky
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John Millson
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.
Columns & Departments
Co-ops and Condominiums
New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff
Condominium's Delay Constituted Acceptance of Alteration Agreement
Features
Online Extra: AI Copyright — Ethical and Legal Considerations for Marketing and Sales
Melissa "Rogo" Rogozinski
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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