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Eminent Domain Law

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Analysis of a case involving attorney fees.

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CA Federal Judge Agrees TV Streaming Co. Qualifies for Compulsory License

Scott Flaherty

Aereo Inc.'s copyright dispute with the major television broadcasters didn't pan out as the now-bankrupt streaming service had hoped. But after Aereo lost at the U.S. Supreme Court, competitor FilmOn X continued to fight. Now, a Los Angeles federal judge has moved FilmOn closer to winning its battle with broadcasters.

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<b><i>At the Intersection:</i></b> Are You a 'Manterrupter'?

Doug Richardson

In the battle for leverage among powerful players, all too often, women end up as the losers. Here is one reason why.

Features

Payments to Investors in a Securitization Structure Protected from Avoidance

Shmuel Vasser & Shana White

The Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently held that payments made to investors in the two-tiered securitization structures commonly employed in commercial CMBS transactions are largely protected from fraudulent or preferential transfer claims by the securities contract safe harbor set forth in Bankruptcy Code section 546(e).

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Abercrombie Decision Raises the Bar for Accommodating Employees of Faith

Veena Iyer

In early June, the Supreme Court issued its decision in <I>EEOC v. Abercrombie</I>. The case raised the question of whether an employer must have actual knowledge of the religious nature of an employee's practice to be found liable for discrimination under Title VII for denying employment based on that practice. The short answer is no.

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Can Cooperation Expose a Company to a Defamation Claim?

Jacqueline C. Wolff & Arunabha Bhoumik

A criminal charge or civil enforcement action against a company can be devastating. Charges may, for example, lead to debarment from federal programs ' a corporate death sentence to health care companies and government contractors. But the DOJ, the SEC and other enforcement agencies have long touted the benefits of cooperation for companies under investigation.

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Uncovering the Inner 'Intrapreneur' in Law Firms

Terri Mottershead

One of the most pervasive impacts on law firms is the need for sustained continuous change. Change is never easy. Continuous change is harder and particularly so in conservative profession like law. Here enters the business case for law firm intrapreneur programs!

Features

Understanding and Avoiding Health Care Fraud Enforcement

Marilyn May & Victoria M. Wallace

In March 2015, the DOJ and HHS released their annual joint report to Congress on the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program (HCFAC) detailing monetary recoveries, return on investment and enforcement actions for fiscal year (FY) 2014, which ended on Sept. 30, 2014. Herein is a discussion of the report.

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Med Mal News

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Discussion of a case in which the TX Medical Board's restrictions on telemedicine brought on a lawsuit.

Features

Canadian Appellate Court Orders Google To Block Website Worldwide

Lisa Shuchman

A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal for British Columbia affirmed a lower court decision ordering Google Inc. to block certain websites from its search engine ' not just in British Columbia but worldwide.

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