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<i>Tiffany v. eBay </i>
The recent decision of the Second Circuit in connection with the appeal in <i>Tiffany (NJ) Inc. and Tiffany & Company v. eBay, Inc.</i> represents a thorough and well-considered exploration of the basis for finding secondary liability in the electronic marketplace for those who facilitate the sale of infringing goods without ever selling the goods and, conversely, the way for the maker of the marketplace to avoid liability for infringements by those who sell on its site.
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When 'If and When' Becomes 'Here and Now'
The recent merger of Wyeth and Pfizer illustrates some of the problems arising from these mergers and the resolution of these problems. Part One of this article addressed deferred compensation and performance share awards. The conclusion herein addresses options.
Child Custody Jurisdiction in a Global Society
This article addresses problems that commonly occur in international custody disputes when one of the parents and the children are in, or return to, the U.S., there is no custody order in place, and the other parent removes the children to a foreign country.
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Case Briefs
Highlights of the latest insurance news from around the country.
Insurance Coverage For Patent Infringement Claims
Courts across the country, and particularly in California, have long been reluctant to construe standard commercial general liability insurance policies to provide coverage for patent infringement lawsuits. However, the Ninth Circuit's recent decision in <i>Hyundai Motor v. Nat. Union Fire Ins.</i>, suggests that, at least when the patented invention is itself a method of advertising, an insurer will owe a duty to defend a patent infringement lawsuit under the "advertising injury" provisions of many standard CGL policies.
Client Speak: Trusted Advisor? It's More a Question of WHY Rather Than WHO
The purpose of this article is to share with you what our Client Feedback interviews have revealed about attaining the status of TA in a much more concise manner than the various books that have been written on the subject.
Regulation of Private Health Insurance Under The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
With the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on March 23, 2010, President Obama and the Congress have ushered in what will be, barring major amendment or repeal, a new era for the regulation of private health insurance coverage in the U.S.
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Media & Communications Corner: 21 Apps That Can Make You More Effective
Staying competitive means always being on the lookout for new ways to accomplish tasks faster, cheaper and better. The stellar tools highlighted herein will help you be more effective on the job ' and, perhaps, more secure.
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