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Artist Merchandise-Approval Form Doesn't Shield Live Nation From Liability for Willful Infringement of Photographer's Works<br>Country Artist Wins Attorney Fees After Prevailing in Record Label's End-Run Copyright Suit<br>District Court in Fourth Circuit Decides Copyright Office Must Act on Registration Application Before Plaintiff Can Proceed With Infringement Suit<br>
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Money Laundering Case Puts Spotlight On Law Firms' Use of Trust Accounts
A $3.5 billion asset forfeiture case that the DOJ brought in July grabbed the public's attention for the alleged purchases involved: a luxury jet, a Beverly Hills mansion, Las Vegas casino junkets and a stake in the Leonardo DiCaprio movie <i>The Wolf of Wall Street.</i> But for experts in how law firms handle client funds, another detail in the case may merit special scrutiny.
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Don't Ignore Liquor License Issues in Real Estate Transactions
When representing a client in core real estate work, alcohol may be the last thing an attorney is likely to take into consideration. But as with many other business considerations related to the use of real property, liquor licensing issues can significantly impact real estate transactions.
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Tenant Improvements Lead to Mechanic's Lien on Owner's Property
For the first time, a Missouri Court of Appeals has held that a contractor who has performed work for a shopping mall tenant may have mechanic's lien rights on the landlord's simple interest in the entire mall.
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Courts Address When an Alleged Employee Hacking Is a Crime
Although other federal appeals courts have weighed on what is access "without authorization" under the CFAA, the latest <i>Nosal</i> opinion appears to be the first that decides this question in the framework of arguable hacking of an employer database.
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<b><i> Law Firm CI:</i></b> Inspiring Change
Law firm CI, in practice, can have a powerful impact even if it is not being used to improve management decisions. Despite criticisms, here is why it works.
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A Collection of Moves in the Cybersecurity and Privacy Practice Areas
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Partners Approaching Retirement: Transitioning Their Clients and Setting Their Compensation
While most firms like to consider clients to be those of the firm and not of any particular attorney within the firm, it is generally acknowledged that specific attorneys are responsible for developing, nurturing and maintaining the firm's relationship with each of its clients. This article describes a common procedure that may act as a guide to transitioning clients during a partner's pre-retirement years.
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Entertainment Industry Average GC Cash Salary Dominates Top Tier
In 2016, according to ALM Legal Intelligence's list of the top 100 highest paid general counsel at major corporations, two of the top five hail from the entertainment industry. This continues a trend over the last four years whereby entertainment industry general counsel have found themselves at or near the top of the list when examined by multiple measures.
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Peril and Ambiguities in the New Foreclosure Statutes
While the new omnibus foreclosure law (L.2010, ch.73), effective Dec. 20, 2016, can be presented as needed protection for borrowers and citizens generally, it adds expense, delay and confusion for any foreclosing lender. The analysis herein highlights some of the questionable aspects of the new statute.
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