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Entertainment Law & Finance Staff

Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.

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IOC and Paris Attorneys Combatting Trademark Abuse at the Olympics

Rick Mitchell

As the Paris Olympic Games get underway, trademark attorneys for the International Olympic Committee and Paris organizing committee will be working to protect the Olympic brand.

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Crafting a Crisis Communications and Mitigation Strategy for Law Firms

Olya Moskalenko

Think of having a crisis communication strategy like insurance — you hope you never have to use it but are relieved to have it when you need it. In crafting this strategy, companies need to weigh various factors such as the nature of the crisis, the values and expectations of their stakeholders, and the potential impact on their reputation.

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New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

Challenge to Site Plan Approval Dismissed for Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedies Area Variance Upheld

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Email Communication Can Establish Good Relationships As Well As Your Personal Brand

Jamie K. Mulholland

How we opt to communicate in emails, whether we personally know the recipient or not, can go a long way toward not only forging a good working relationship with the recipient, but establishing a strong personal brand.

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Strategies for Commercial Lease Agreements In Florida

Raul Valero

This article explores several key clauses and negotiation strategies that are beneficial to the parties in general but in particular may help landlords protect their investments and optimize returns.

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Strategies and Legal Challenges Following FTC's Noncompete Rule

Adam Powell & Daniel Hughes

The FTC's new rule that limits noncompete clauses/agreements is slated to go into effect on Sept. 4, 2024. This article summarizes the rule, some pending challenges to the rule, and strategies that businesses should consider implementing today to protect their interests.

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Howard Shire & Justin Tilghman

Are Affiliates Liable for Monetary Relief When They Are Not Named Parties to a Case?

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Heavy Uptick In Ch. 11 Cases Leads Surge In Bankruptcy Filings In First Half of 2024

Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

Consumer and commercial bankruptcy filings have surged in the first six months of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, a study said.

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Players On the Move

Entertainment Law & Finance Staff

Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.

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