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Anti-Concurrent Causation Clauses

Benjamin Fleischner, Ann Marie Petrey & Eric Leibowitz

The interpretation of ACC clauses by the courts is dependent upon the specific policy wording, the pertinent facts, general principles of contract interpretation, the venue of the lawsuit, and most importantly, the particular state's approach to causation.

Federal Circuit's Opinion In <i>In re Tam</i>

Zachary C. Eyster & Christopher P. Bussert

Among the most treasured and jealously guarded freedoms in the United States is freedom of speech. In the course of protecting that freedom, U.S. courts have found themselves permitting almost all manner of speech, even that which is arguably offensive or deplorable. Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court has given ever greater deference to individuals' and groups' rights to express themselves.

IP News

Howard J. Shire & Daniel Shea

Federal Circuit: Even If Experts on Both Sides Agreed on an Altered Claim Construction During Trial, Relying on That More Detailed Claim Interpretation During JMOL Is an Impermissible Reconstruction<br>Federal Circuit: USPTO Decision to Initiate CBM Review Not Reviewable By Federal Circuit, But Decision To Qualify a Patent As a CBM Patent Is

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Infringement Action Over Notorious B.I.G.'s 'The What' Gets Dismissed

Christine Simmons

A Southern District of New York judge dismissed a songwriter's copyright infringement lawsuit against the estate of rapper Notorious B.I.G., who died in 1997, and several publishing and record companies.

Real Property Law

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A look at the most pivotal recent rulings.

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Social Media Scene: Free LinkedIn Publicity for Your Firm

Spencer X. Smith

There's a little-known way for leveraging LinkedIn to inform your entire network of what your are doing, and, as a result, garner free publicity for your firm. Here's how to gain free publicity.

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Insurance Limited Partnerships As an Alternate Estate Planning Tool

Lawrence L. Bell

Valuation discounts in estate planning has permitted the transfer of assets from one generation to another in an economically efficient manner. Two of the various discount methods claim lack of control (minority interest discount) and lack of marketability. The IRS has traditionally objected to these approaches in intra-family transfers, while Congress has attempted to legislate away these "loopholes" unsuccessfully and the Treasury Department is contemplating new regulations to accomplish this goal.

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The Disparate Impact of Hiring Practices

Matthew R. Simpson

In a first-of-its-kind decision, the Eleventh Circuit deferred to the EEO) and held that job applicants may bring "disparate impact" claims for age discrimination against potential employers, even in the absence of evidence of intentional discrimination.

When a Partner Divorces

Robert D. Boyd & Brooke M. French

Going through a divorce can be tumultuous for everyone involved. When one of the parties is a partner in a law firm, those challenges are sometimes elevated for both the partner and the law firm.

Columns & Departments

Bit Parts

Stan Soocher

Protective Order Modified To Restrict Disclosure of Film Production Company's Operations Within Defendant Investment Firm<br>Tax Court Decides Production Set Builder Is Independent Contractor

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