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WB's Takedown Notices Aimed at Entertainment Co.'s Own Websites

Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

Critics of the DMCA got some ammunition recently, when Warner Bros. asked Google to take down hundreds of copyright-infringing websites ' only to later realize that it had included legitimate sites and some of the entertainment company's own official pages. The blunder dredges up questions about whether the current notice-and-takedown system is working for both copyright owners and service providers.

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Supreme Court Term Promises to Be IP Blockbuster

Scott Graham

With four IP cases on the docket and several more knocking at the door of certiorari, the U.S. Supreme Court is poised for a banner year of patent, trademark and copyright decisions.

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Courts Address When an Alleged Employee Hacking Is a Crime

Richard Raysman & Peter Brown

Results have been mixed for employees accused of hacking into the databases of their own companies, competitors and potential business partners. This article discusses three recent cases in this area of law.

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Why Cybersecurity Is an Important Employment Law Issue

Craig Nazzaro & Tracy Weir

The case described herein involved misuse of confidential information by present and former employees. Although this case involved mortgage companies, the lessons learned are valuable to any business.

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<b><i>Commentary:</i></b> Recent LGBTQ Laws Have Broader Effect on All Workers

Angela D. Giampolo

Commentary: The 14th Amendment promises equal protection under the law, meaning that governments can't single out and punish groups of people for no reason. But the U.S. Supreme Court has been consistently vague about what that means for LGBTQ people. That may change soon.

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The Troubled Energy and Production (Oil and Gas) Sector

Mark S. Melickian

The oil and gas exploration sector in North America has been crushed by high debt, globally low oil prices and regional overcapacity. The result: Over 100 oil and gas exploration and production companies have filed for bankruptcy over the past 18 months, and dozens more are expected to follow.

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Privacy and Security of Personal Information Collected by Benefit Plans

Marc Bussone

High profile cyberattacks and data breaches have become routine occurrences. Cyber threats are so pervasive that many privacy and security experts advise that responsible parties ' like fiduciaries of employee benefit plans ' should prepare for <i>when</i> a data breach occurs, not </i>if</i>. Plan sponsors and fiduciaries should be aware of, and address, security and privacy issues in connection with personal information.

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Outsourcing Is No Longer a Four Letter Word

Rob Mattern

With 70% of law firms outsourcing a portion of their back office and 45% considering outsourcing some middle office functions, it is clear that outsourcing is on the rise in law firms. This is because, when executed correctly, it can be an excellent management tool to increase service levels, broaden talent and manage costs.

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Retiring Boomers Pose Big Challenges For Firms

Julie Triedman

On June 30, securities litigator James Benedict, 66, walked out of his office at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley &amp; McCloy for the last time as a partner and caught a plane to Vail, Colorado, to begin the next chapter of his life.

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Notice Requirement Clarified for Successor Liability Protection in Chapter 11 Asset Sale Orders

Michael L. Cook

A bankruptcy court's asset sale order limiting specific pre-bankruptcy product liability claims required prior "actual or direct mail notice" to claimants when the debtor "knew or reasonably should have known about the claims," held the Second Circuit in July.

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