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In the Spotlight: What Are You Implying?

Joseph E. Rubas

What The words "implied warranty of habitability" mean to both lessors and tenants.

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<b><i>BREAKING NEWS:</i></b> First Challenge to Gay-Marriage Ban Headed for Trial

Saranac Hale Spencer

The first challenge to Pennsylvania's ban on same-sex marriage filed in federal court this summer has survived motions to dismiss, setting the stage for a possible trial next year.

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Howard J. Shire & Wyatt Delfino

Federal Circuit Upholds Permanent Injunction in 'Design Win' Market <br>Federal Circuit Upholds Inequitable Conduct Ruling<br>EFF Files for <i>Inter Partes</i> Review of Podcasting Patent

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Software Maker Files Appeal in Batman Film Trademark Suit

Amanda Bronstad

Software company Fortres Grand is pressing to revive its trademark infringement claims against Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. for using the name of the real-life "Clean Slate" computer program in the Batman movie <i>The Dark Knight Rises</i> .

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Stan Soocher

Maryland Federal Court Issues Ruling in Dispute over Boxer Roberto Duran's Life Story<br>New York Federal Court Refuses to Apply First-Filed Exception to Dispute Over "Bette Davis Eyes" Jewelry

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It's a Licensee Eats Licensee World

Scott J. Slavick

These days, it is commonplace for companies to license multiple parties in various distinct geographical areas to use the same trademark. Because different licensees may be competitors of one another in different product lines, the question often arises as to whether one licensee may challenge another's right to use a licensed mark and, if so, where.

DE Supreme Ct. Rules on <i>Viacom</i> and <i>Harmonix</i> Merger

Lewis H. Lazarus

Two important aspects of merger agreements are the price and the nature of the post-closing obligations of the sellers to defend or indemnify the buyer for claims arising out of presale conduct. As to the former, parties to merger transactions often bridge valuation gaps with earn-outs. The selling stockholders receive a cash payment at closing and an additional contingent right to receive a specified amount of future payments depending on how well the business performs.

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Stan Soocher

Band Is Allowed to Self-Release Album During Contract Battle with Victory Records<br> Song License Non-Signatory Can Compel Arbitration<br>Videogame Service Representative's Voiceover Work for Employer Ruled a Work for Hire

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Changes Recommended to Australian Franchising Legislation

Stephen Giles

The change of federal government in Australia on Sept. 7, 2013 has created some uncertainty in relation to the changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct that were expected to result from a recent comprehensive review of the Code.

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