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What Should the Filing Time Be for Common Law Copyright Infringement Suits?

Stan Soocher

Rights in pre-Feb. 15, 1972, sound recordings ' which are protected by state law, rather than federal copyright law ' are hotly litigated in the digital music era. On April 17, for example, major record labels sued the music-streaming service Pandora in New York Supreme Court in Manhattan. The suit alleges common-law copyright infringement and unfair competition from Pandora's use of pre-1972 recordings.

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Cameo Clips

Stan Soocher

Actor's Agreement Gave Merchandising Rights to Production Company<br>E-Book of English Translation of Novel Isn't Derivate Work

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War College Curriculum for Defense Counsel

Ronald J. Levine, Leah Kelman

If your company or client is the target of such a frivolous claim, there is a growing body of law that offers effective offensive strategies.

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Case Briefs

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

In-depth analysis of key rulings.

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The Debate About Actors' Ownership of Film Roles

Michael I. Rudell & Neil J. Rosini

The April issue of <i>Entertainment Law &amp; Finance</i> reported on a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit involving the Internet video <i> Innocence of Muslims.</i> That article discussed the court's "secret" takedown order and the court's view on copyright ownership of acting roles in movies. The article that follows provides further analysis of the copyright ownership issue in the case.

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Are We All Computer Felons?

Eric A. Packel

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) has come under recent scrutiny due to its use against unsuspecting individuals who may not be the malicious hackers that the Act was originally meant to address.

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Using Extraterritorial Cyber Subpoenas To Obtain Evidence

Peter A. Crusco

Although the reach of the federal government is impressive, all 50 states have had for some time a powerful weapon in the form of the Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses from Without the State (Uniform Act). Originally enacted in New York in 1936, it is used today to facilitate the issuance of extraterritorial or "cyber subpoenas," with nationwide reach.

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At the Intersection: Dispatch to Managing Partners

Pamela Woldow

Are the predicted trends <i>really</i> trending?

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Speaking Engagements for Attorneys

Steve Markman

Do you want to be considered a thought leader in your field? What law firms need to do is expose their expertise and practice groups to new prospects for their services.

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Credit Bid Buyers Beware: Delaware Bankruptcy Court Caps Credit Bid

Adam C. Harris, David M. Hillman & James T. Bentley

A cautionary tale for secured lenders who may want to credit bid to acquire a debtor's assets.

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