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Student Athletes And Compensation For Likeness

Amanda Hyland

In the last few years, every college football fan became familiar with "Johnny Football," "The Honey Badger," and "Famous Jameis." These recognizable names are not only associated with Heisman-quality talent, but also with the new world of student athlete trademark registrations.

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Real Property Law

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Discussion and analysis of four key rulings.

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<b><i>In the Spotlight:</i></b> Does a Tenant's Right of Possession Trump a Sale Under Section 363?

Bruce Buechler

The interplay between '' 363(f) and 365(h) of the Bankruptcy Code continues to plague various courts. This article explores several recent decisions evaluating whether a tenant's rights under ' 365(h) survive a sale of the debtor's assets free and clear of all liens, claims, and encumbrances pursuant to section 363(f).

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Mental Health Issues In the Workplace

Sarah Wimberly

The challenges inherent in managing employee mental illness were vividly illustrated for the world in March of this year with the intentional crash of a Germanwings aircraft by an apparently mentally ill pilot. Although the repercussions of such tragic events can be more significant in safety-sensitive industries like transportation, these kinds of tragic events can happen in any workplace.

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<b><i>Media & Communications:</i></b> The Art of PR

Kathy O'Brien

Love him or hate him, there is no question that Donald Trump is in for the long haul. Since he announced he was running for president of the United States, he has received wall-to-wall news coverage almost every single day from every form of media ' even "fake news" programs. What can we learn from him?

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Construction Chargebacks: The Hidden Costs

Glenn A. Browne

Virtually every retail lease contains what is commonly referred to as the "Construction Exhibit." This article addresses the manner in which retail leases attempt to assess construction chargebacks, and discusses how a tenant should address them in its comments to the landlord's draft of a retail lease.

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Required Minimum Distributions: Year-End Issues

Sidney Kess

The end of the year is the deadline for most individuals with qualified retirement plans and IRAs to take their required minimum distributions (RMDs) if they have attained age 70' or inherited their benefits. Here are some key issues that can impact RMDs.

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<b><i>Sales Speak:</i></b> Law Firm Bus Dev

Bruce Alltop

One thing that continues to remain constant in law firms is the difficulty that firms and lawyers have with identifying and communicating how they differ from their competition. The most common refrains that I hear being used when asked the question, "Why should clients retain you?" include the standard "quality, responsiveness, communication, practical advice," etc.

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Technological Advancements and Traces of Infectious Disease

David A. Oliver & Natalia Steele

A number of recent discoveries are challenging the idea that infectious diseases are sporadic and relatively rare causes of illness and death. These discoveries are revolutionizing our understanding of the microbial world around us ' and presage significant changes in the legal landscape.

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Mobile Mayhem: Smartphones and Security (Or the Lack Thereof)

Adam Cohen

A company that cares at all about its data needs to stay abreast of the security risks mobile devices engender. There are many ways to combine policy and technology in ways that address these risks ' at least by identifying them and adapting appropriately.

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