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7 Recommendations for Social Media Influencers and Companies to Protect Themselves Against Copyright Issues Image

7 Recommendations for Social Media Influencers and Companies to Protect Themselves Against Copyright Issues

Sushila Chanana & Tom Pardini

By understanding some of the risks posed by copyright law and by following the above recommendations, influencers and brands can protect their creative works and reputations and build a mutually beneficial partnership.

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Federal Circuit Overrules 'Rosen-Durling' Test for Design Patent Obviousness

Mikaela Stone

The downfall of the Rosen-Durling test will generally make it harder to obtain design patents and easier to invalidate design patents.

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I Got Royalties, Babe: L.A. Federal Court Sides With Cher On Income from Sonny's Song Interests Image

I Got Royalties, Babe: L.A. Federal Court Sides With Cher On Income from Sonny's Song Interests

Stan Soocher

The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has decided that the termination by Mary Bono of grants made by her late husband Sonny Bono under the copyright-assignment termination provision of the Copyright Act didn't affect royalty rights under a 1978 marital settlement agreement between Sonny and ex-wife Cher.

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Compliance Requirements of CISA's Proposed Cyber Incident Reporting Rule

Mark A. Berman, Jessica L. Copeland & Victoria M. Okraszewski

This article focuses on the requirements of CISA's proposed cyber incident reporting rule, the compliance requirements for covered entities and the steps entities can take to protect themselves.

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Supreme Court Limits Impact Fees

Stewart E. Sterk

In April, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, holding that legislatively-imposed fees on development are subject to the same constitutional scrutiny as fees imposed by administrative bodies. The Court's decision may have an impact on fees New York municipalities impose on developers in lieu of developer-provided parkland.

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Courts Split Over Requirement for Chapter 15 Jurisdiction In the U.S.

Daniel A. Lowenthal

If a foreign debtor doesn't reside in, have a domicile or place of business in, or have property in the U.S., can the foreign representative of the debtor utilize Chapter 15 to obtain discovery to use in the foreign proceeding?

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How Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Onsite Support Services Back to the Office Image

How Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Onsite Support Services Back to the Office

Tim Haught

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the industry in many ways, pushing law firms to rapidly adopt remote work solutions, digital transformation and cost cutting measures. While some adjustments proved effective, most industry leaders are prioritizing higher office attendance as a measure for future success.

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Guidance on the Enforceability of Lockup Provisions

Paul A. Rubin & Hanh V. Huynh

A recent decision from Chief Judge Glenn of the Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court provides clarity to creditors and debtors alike in cases where the parties' settlement negotiations include an agreement requiring a creditor to support the debtor's Chapter 11 plan.

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A Playbook for Disrupting Traditional CRM

Kiara Hughes

Here's the playbook for disruption: Take attorneys out of the equation. Stop building CRM that succeeds or fails on their shoulders. We need to shift the focus and, instead, build the technology from the ground up for the professionals who actually use it: marketing and business development.

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Lessons Learned Through the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's Legal Experience and Advancement Program

Jean Nguyen

To help prepare practitioners for oral advocacy before the PTAB, the USPTO offers free training on all aspects of conducting arguments before the PTAB, including how to improve oral advocacy, use of demonstratives, effective use of hearing time, decorum, logistics of an oral hearing, and more.

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