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Stan Soocher
Batman Film's Fictional Software Doesn't Confuse Consumers as to Plaintiff's Trademark<br>Excessive Management Term, Commission Make Any Debts Artist Might Owe Manager Dischargeable Through Bankruptcy<br>Federal Court Backs BET's Role in Shutdown of Fan-Developed Facebook and Twitter Accounts for TV Series
Features
H. David Kotz
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Susan M. Mangiero
Tightening up internal controls and putting in place an effective compliance program are crucial for lessening or even eliminating FCPA exposure -- and subsequent huge fines. The primary elements of an effective compliance program are discussed in this article.
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ALM Staff
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Law Journal Newsletters
News of interest from neighboring states.
Features
Janice Inman
As discussed in Part One of this article, New Jersey's Products Liability Act (Defective Product) prevents injured plaintiffs seeking compensation from drug and device manufacturers from being awarded punitive damages. While New Jersey courts are bound by the statute's manufacturer protections, courts located in other jurisdictions have given the law mixed levels of respect.
Roberta D. Anderson
An overview of two common insurance-related considerations that may assist companies to maximize insurance recoveries in the wake of the next major storm event or other natural disaster.
Features
Adam Augustine Carter
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R. Scott Oswald
This article, discusses the ways in which courts have traditionally examined post-employment retaliation claims, and provides insight into how a court (or board) is likely to rule when an employee brings claims under two of the most widely utilized whistleblower protection statutes ' the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) and the False Claims Act (FCA).
Features
Sue Reisinger
Richard Griffin Jr., general counsel of the NLRB, brought a new meaning to the phrase "Big Mac Attack" that could frighten franchisors across the country by threatening to jointly charge McDonald's USA over alleged workplace violations at its franchisees' stores. And his expansion of parent liability could spread beyond fast-food chains to other industries.
Features
Thao Do
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James Walker
On Feb. 26, the U.S. Supreme Court decided <I>Chadbourne & Parke v.Troice</I>, holding that SLUSA does not preclude state law class actions where the plaintiffs allege that they purchased uncovered securities that the defendants said were backed by securities listed on a national exchange ' a misrepresentation.
Features
Martin M. Shenkman
Planning for trusts has evolved substantially over the years. "Modern" trusts are more comprehensive, flexible and protective than those that were more typically completed only a few short years ago. Understanding the characteristics of modern trust drafting is critical to achieving better protection for clients.
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Charles G. Miller
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Darryl A. Hart
Appellate Court Finds Franchisor is not Employer For FLSA Purposes <br>Second Circuit Upholds Auto Dealer Termination Without Opportunity To Cure
