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Bit Parts

Stan Soocher

Copyright Infringement Damages Not Dischargeable in Bankruptcy <br>Verbal Partnership May Have Existed to Develop MSNBC's <i>The Ed Show</i>

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Enhance Your Firm's Compensation System

Joel A. Rose

A list of compensation criteria that are considered by most firms when setting partner compensation.

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Mob Wives Star's Suit Sparks New Look at NY Publicity Rights

Elizabeth McNamara & Samuel M. Bayard

Earlier this year, former <i> Mob Wives</i> TV star Karen Gravano filed a right-of-publicity lawsuit against the makers of the <i>Grand Theft Auto V</i> video game, claiming they misappropriated her image and life story for a character in the popular video game. This case is one more in a string of recent cases raising a significant common question: To what extent does the law protect the rights of content creators to draw on real-life individuals and events to create expressive works?

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Client Interviews

John D. Tuerck

Executed properly, an effective interview is an outstanding approach to strengthening a firm's relationship with a particular client.

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Turbulence Continues in 'Safe Harbors '

Robert W. Dremluk

Discussion of recent decision in the Lehman Chapter 11 case and how it affects your practice area.

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Consumer Groups Decry FCC's Net Neutrality Proposal

Jenna Greene

Consumer advocates reacted with dismay to reports that the FCC plans to allow Internet service providers to charge companies a toll for faster access, while FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler defended the proposed rules as consistent with the underlying goals of net neutrality.

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Leases Accounting Project

William Bosco

Following their recent meetings in March, the FASB and IASB remain at odds on the key issue of how lessees should account for all leases once they are recognized on a balance sheet.

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S. Ct. Limits Restitution for Child Pornography Victims

Marcia Coyle

A divided U.S. Supreme Court on April 23 limited the amount of restitution due to child pornography victims whose images are viewed by thousands over the Internet.

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Professional Development: Black Women Attorneys

Joyce Greene

As law firms face the exodus of its Black women attorneys in unprecedented numbers, leadership of large law firms are faced with the challenge of reversing the trend and repairing the damage.

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The Cold Call in 150 Seconds Or Less

Justin Hectus

There is both good practice and the potential of value hidden amongst the cold calls. If you choose to take the onslaught head on you can actually bolster your confidence in your existing solutions, perfect your own elevator pitches, and actually reduce the time you spend dealing with (or avoiding) these calls.

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