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Dr. Luke Isn't 'Public Figure' In Defamation Case Against Kesha

Jason Grant

In a split decision that closely examined what constitutes a person being considered a limited public figure for the purposes of defamation standards, the New York Appellate Division, First Department, ruled that acclaimed music producer Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald is neither a general nor a limited public figure for the purposes of his defamation suit against famed singer Kesha, who has claimed Gottwald drugged and sexually assaulted her.

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Everything You Need to Know About Law Firm Content Marketing

Melanie Trudeau

There are six steps to developing a content marketing program. These steps should give you the framework you need to execute an ongoing — and effective — content marketing model.

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COVID-19's Impact on Real Estate Valuations

Michael Rikon

Valuation of real estate during contemporary times is challenged and will continue to be so for several years. In a forced sale, a court should only consider pre-COVID-19 data whether it be comparable sales from 2018-2019, or financial data from the same period.

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U.S. Tax Court Rules on Valuation of Michael Jackson's Right of Publicity Image

U.S. Tax Court Rules on Valuation of Michael Jackson's Right of Publicity

Stan Soocher

The significance of the U.S. Tax Court decision for celebrities and their estates is clear: Prior to now, as Tax Court Judge Mark V. Holmes noted: "We haven't had a case directly addressing the taxability of the image and likeness."

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Novel TAA Claim Played Role In Agency's Suit Against Athlete Image

Novel TAA Claim Played Role In Agency's Suit Against Athlete

Ross Todd

When NBA star Jimmy Butler's former sports agency sued him last year seeking a portion of the proceeds from a $5 million Nike endorsement contract, Butler's lawyer didn't just stick to playing defense.

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Insurer Loses Bid to Dismiss Cinemark's Case Over COVID-19 Image

Insurer Loses Bid to Dismiss Cinemark's Case Over COVID-19

Angela Morris

In a rare ruling, the Cinemark movie theater chain won the chance to keep litigating against its insurance company, seeking losses under a $500 million policy for business interruption from COVID-19.

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Developments in Federal Whistleblowing Programs: What Compliance Officers Need to Know

Jonathan B. New, Patrick T. Campbell & Lauren Lyster

This article examines recent developments and trends concerning federal whistleblower programs that compliance officers need to know and provides best practices recommendations for ensuring that your company maintains a robust whistleblower and anti-retaliation program in light of increased whistleblower activity.

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Closing the Information Security and Governance Gaps In the New Operational Model

Kyle Reese & Nathan Curtis

In 2020, information governance may have been sacrificed in the face of an urgent, global crisis. As understandable as that is, it's time now to step back and assess best practices for the new operational model that is here to stay.

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Business Development: How Impactful D&I Programs Can Drive Business Development and Profits Image

Business Development: How Impactful D&I Programs Can Drive Business Development and Profits

Sheila Murphy

Impactful Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) programs can help law firms and organizations realize stronger relationships with clients, create better outcomes and drive revenue.

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Cross-Border Insolvency In Brazil: The UNCITRAL Model Law Dances to A Samba Beat Image

Cross-Border Insolvency In Brazil: The UNCITRAL Model Law Dances to A Samba Beat

Nyana Abreu Miller & Raul Torrao

After years of debate, Brazil recently enacted legislation amending its bankruptcy statute and modernizing the Brazilian insolvency system.

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