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Second Circuit Examines Evolving Infringement Standard

Stephen M. Kramarsky

Tasked with formulating a legal definition of "hard-core pornography" in 1964, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart demurred with the famous observation "I know it when I see it." Fifty years later, intellectual property lawyers might be forgiven for falling back on some similar formulation when asked to advise their clients on copyright infringement.

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EU Trademark Reform Is Now In Effect

B'atrice Martinet

After a long gestation, the EU trademark package entered force on March 23, 2016. It's intended to streamline the trademark application process and will be the largest reform to EU trademark law in 20 years. Here's a summary of the major revisions the entertainment industry should be aware for dealing with any trademark issues in Europe.

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Evolving Science May Provide Coverage for Transgender Employees Under the ADA

Jen Cornell

A recent federal lawsuit could change the way employers need to structure their employment policies and procedures as they impact transgender employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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CT Court System Has Put GAL Training Sessions on Hold

Michelle Tuccitto Sullo

Connecticut attorneys who would like to add guardian ad litem work to their practices need to undergo training first, but the state hasn't offered it in over two years and no new training sessions are scheduled.

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Discriminatory Animus Does Not Immunize Employee from Termination

Sid Steinberg

Although a supervisor's discriminatory animus creates a multitude of issues for an employer, it does not, in and of itself, create liability where the supervisor is not the termination decision-maker. Here is a look at a recent case.

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The Limits of Liens in Proceeds Under Article 9

Frank Peretore

This is the second in a series of articles on liens in proceeds under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

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Case Notes

ljnstaff

Discussion of a case in which a Berkeley Law Dean was sued for sexual harassment.

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Leasing Can Make Your Information Security Processes Bullet Proof

Scott McFetters

Security issues are cited repeatedly as the number one concern for law firms and most recently topped all other current trends. This year, firms are estimated to spend more than $6.9 million or 1.92% of their gross annual revenues on information security.

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In the Marketplace

Who's doing what; who's going where.

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Limiting the Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment

Emily K. Bardon

Landlord shall assure Tenant of quiet enjoyment and possession of the Premises, and Tenant shall enjoy all rights herein granted without interference." This type of clause, in one form or another, is likely to be found in any commercial lease. This article discusses some considerations for drafting this covenant, including ways by which a landlord may limit its scope.

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