Features
Jonathan E. Moskin
In Blumenthal Distributing, Inc. v. Herman Miller, Inc., the 9th Circuit considered whether or not the or not the best-selling piece of furniture ever is functional.
Features
Michael A. Mora
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled in favor of Netflix in finding that one of its shows didn't infringe the copyright of a Colombian journalist who wrote a memoir about her affair with drug kingpin Pablo Escobar and the rise of the Colombian drug trade.
Features
Frank Burke
This article examines how shutdown actions might be approached and resolved by settlement by applying a series of contract performance doctrines that inevitably arise during these types of situations.
Features
Elkan Abramowitz
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Jonathan S. Sack
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) is the sort of broadly worded criminal statute which gives white-collar prosecutors considerable power — and makes defense counsel and judges uneasy. The meaning of "or exceed[ing] authorized access" is not so clear.
Features
Charles M. Tatelbaum, Christina V. Paradowski
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Brittany L. Hynes
A recent ruling in the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit represents a significant departure from the generalized belief that student loan debts cannot be discharged in bankruptcy, and which, if followed by other circuit courts, could have a dramatic impact on bankruptcy law.
Features
Nick Gaffney
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Lauren Gard
Determining what to say to whom, and when to say it, was anything but obvious to law firm leaders and marketing departments at the start of the pandemic. But nine months in, some clear strategies have emerged for successfully navigating external communications when the future is uncertain and the stakes are high.
Columns & Departments
Stewart Sterk
RPAPL 881 License Granted to Enter Neighboring Condominium Unit
Allocation of Common Expenses Upheld
Condominium Owners Have Right to Vote On Matters Involving Homeowners Association
Appointment of Receiver Upheld
Columns & Departments
Stewart Sterk
Possibility of Reverter Enforced
Bidder At Tax Foreclosure Sale Forfeits Deposit Upon Default
Features
Carlos Arcos
Cisions recent State of the Media Report included some useful insight and guidance for PR professionals when dealing with the media, including ways to build positive relationships with journalists and best practices for pitching.
Features
Kyle-Beth Hilfer
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed brands headlong into e-commerce. Certain advertising and marketing practices led to litigation in 2020. Brands and their legal counsel should target these hot topics for legal vetting and risk mitigation as we move forward into 2021.
