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2d Cir. Rules for Baron Cohen In Dismissal of Judge Moore's Defamation Case

Jane Wester

Following up on an article in the July issue of Entertainment Law & Finance that detailed some of the arguments made before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Roy Moore's defamation suit against Sacha Baron Cohen, the court has issued its ruling.

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Congress and the Evolving SECURE Act

Lawrence L. Bell

The SECURE Act aims to encourage Americans to save more for retirement, in part by making that process easier. SECURE 2.0, recently passed by the House of Representatives would continue to tweak the rules for contributing to and withdrawing from retirement savings vehicles. It's on its way to the Senate.

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NYRE Staff

Denial of Area Variance Upheld Enactment of Historic Preservation Law Did Not Require Hearings

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It May Not Be Too Late to Assume That Lease

Paul A. Rubin & Hanh V. Huynh

Given the potentially harsh consequence of failing to timely assume a vital lease, a Chapter 11 debtor must be vigilant to avoid a forfeiture. It is important to know, however, that all might not be lost even if the debtor misses this deadline.

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White-Collar Enforcement Under the Biden Administration

Nate Robson

After much saber-rattling, the Biden administration's focus on white-collar corporate compliance is finally coming into focus. Law firms and white-collar compliance experts have long warned the administration's ramped-up focus was coming, but the pandemic largely nixed any initiatives. A spate of recent settlements coupled with the addition of a new white-collar leader at the U.S. Department of Justice is giving the public a look into what compliance will look like under Biden.

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How to Manage 6 Risks Affecting Cybersecurity for Law Firms

Chris Mangano & Edward Keck, Jr.

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting law firms; extortion is quickly realized, given the nature of highly confidential client data. The digital footprint of law firms is constantly expanding, leading to more entrances to a firm's network infrastructure, which is a direct gateway to data.

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Use and Enforcement of SNDAs In the Hotel Industry

Todd E. Soloway & Bryan T. Mohler

This article examines the agreement — known as a Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement (SNDA) — typically used by hotel lenders, owners and managers to set forth their respective rights upon a foreclosure, and consider disputes that may arise when a party seeks to enforce its SNDA rights.

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Online Accessibility, SEO and Digital Marketing Strategy

Sarah Brodsky

How can you make your user experience the best it can be for all potential clients, and lead with empathy and equity as you demonstrate your knowledge? That's where your law firm's SEO strategy comes into play.

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Fresh Filings

ELF Staff

A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.

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One Banana, Two Banana: Can a Banana Taped to a Wall Be Copyright Protected Art?

Robert W. Clarida & Thomas Kjellberg

On July 7, 2022, the Southern District of Florida denied a motion to dismiss in Morford v. Cattelan, which began by posing the following question: "Can a banana taped to a wall be art?"

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