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Cases and news of note for entertainment attorneys.

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In Light of Recent FTC Actions, Review Your Privacy Policy Image

In Light of Recent FTC Actions, Review Your Privacy Policy

Devika Kornbacher, Scott Breedlove, Janice Ta & Aislinn Affinito

The United States does not have comprehensive legislation addressing the privacy implications of the collection and use of geolocation data. However, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has used its enforcement authority under Section 5 of the FTC Act to regulate companies engaged in unfair or deceptive practices involving geolocation data.

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Rebound Year Forecast for 2017

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It is expected that equipment and software investment for 2016 will ultimately close down 1.1%, including three consecutive quarters of declining growth. This trend is expected to reverse in the new year, however, as investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 3.0% in 2017, according to the Annual 2017 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.

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Analysis of key Zoning Board of Appeals decisions.

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WhatsApp, Encryption and the Battle with Law Enforcement Image

WhatsApp, Encryption and the Battle with Law Enforcement

Domingo Montanaro

It is widely accepted that much of today's communications are digital — and as a result, the encryption of data, the privacy laws governing that data, and the role that governments play when national security and law enforcement issues are at stake is a very hot topic.

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Joint Infringement Post-Akamai: Understanding the Impact on Prosecution and Litigation Strategies Image

Joint Infringement Post-Akamai: Understanding the Impact on Prosecution and Litigation Strategies

Matthew Becker, Norman F. Hainer Jr. & David K. Ludwig

This two-part article aims to deconstruct the new joint infringement standard, provide insight into how the standard might be interpreted and provide practice tips for prosecution and litigation. Part 1 chronicles the <i>Akamai</i> cases that ultimately resulted in a new standard for joint infringement and explores the potential interpretations of that standard.

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Rules for Investing In NNN Deals Image

Rules for Investing In NNN Deals

Stephen Nostrand

<i><b>The Mysteries and The Risks</b></i><p>The triple net lease, or NNN (also known as a bondable lease), is a common lease structure used in commercial real estate. Even though it has become widely popular, the most seasoned investors and their advisers do not always fully understand the details.

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Did the New Cause Of Action for Job Applicants Under the ADEA Get Axed? Image

Did the New Cause Of Action for Job Applicants Under the ADEA Get Axed?

Matthew R. Simpson

In <i>Villarreal v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.,</i> the Eleventh Circuit concluded that Section 4(a)(2) of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) does not allow job applicants to assert claims of disparate impact against a potential employer.

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Criminal Allegations Threaten Merger

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Abbott Laboratories' $5.8 billion proposed purchase of Alere, a Massachusetts medical testing company, is in trouble now that multiple criminal allegations have been leveled against Alere.

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Mastering the Art of Self-Promotion

Carol Morganstern

Self-promotion makes many people uncomfortable and unsure. However, to really maximize your hard work as a lawyer, you need to let the world know about your successes — and nobody can do it all for you.

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