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Loss for QVC on Internet Crawling Case
In an opinion that has defined a section of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), a law that has been clouded by decades of amendments, a federal judge in Philadelphia has ruled in favor of an Internet startup company and against retail giant QVC.
Business Crimes Hotline
Do corporations have souls? A look at a pivotal case recently decided in Delaware.
Arguments Heard in 'Happy Birthday' Copyright Fight
In a court battle involving the song "Happy Birthday to You," a federal judge was set to decide whether Los Angeles-based music publisher Warner/Chappell has unlawfully been collecting licensing fees for the song's copyright.
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<b><i> Media & Communications:</i></b> Communicating Effectively to Both Genders
What you say isn't as important as what is heard. And each gender hears things differently!
Franchisee Class Cleans Up in Federal Court
Nearly 250 people who run franchises for the cleaning company Jani-King last month got certification to bring a class action suit against the company for misclassifying them as independent contractors in Pennsylvania.
What Makes Text Messages Not Hearsay?
In <i>Commonwealth v. Koch,</i> the Pennsylvania Supreme Court gave us a present in the form of an affirmance of a Superior Court panel decision that reversed the trial court's denial of the exclusion of text messages on the grounds that they were hearsay. Because the affirmance was the result of a six-justice court being evenly divided at 3-3, none of the opinions is controlling. Nevertheless, they provide insight into the issues arising from the attempt.
Structuring Your 'Event/Food Service' Occupancy Agreement to Service Mixed-use Tenants
There is an opportunity to enhance mixed-use projects by developing "event space" to accommodate these needs. Several options are available to structure an occupancy arrangement for these events. This article briefly discusses some of the options available, and items you may want to include in your transaction.
Columns & Departments
Development
In-depth analysis of two key rulings.
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Title Insurance and Common Endorsements
This article provides a brief description of the architecture of a standard title insurance policy along with the risks that are covered and not covered.
Recent NLRB Actions
Over the last few years, the NLRB has dramatically expanded employee rights to engage in "protected concerted activity" by limiting employers' use of many standard employment policies and practices. Now, the NLRB is implementing sweeping changes to the decades-old representation election process, making it faster and easier for unions to organize the workplace.
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