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Web of Rights In Digital Sports Memorabilia

Andrew Dana

Here's a look at the jungle of rights, including insights from a top racetrack executive on the use of NFTs. We also lay out some practical tips for athletes, agents and attorneys on how to navigate the digital sports memorabilia landscape, including in contract negotiations and disputes.

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Unleashing the Power of Flexibility In Law Firms for Recruitment, Retention, Diversity and Client Expansion

Teresa Bult

Embracing flexibility can provide law firms with a range of competitive advantages, from attracting and retaining top talent to fostering diversity and expanding their client bases.

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Is the Receiver or Debtor More Likely to Preserve and Maximize the Value of the Property In a Bankruptcy?

Andrew C. Kassner & Joseph N. Argentina Jr.

Many clients are not aware that the Bankruptcy Code provides that, upon the filing of a bankruptcy case, the receiver is required to give back possession of the mortgaged property to the debtor unless the lender obtains an order from the Bankruptcy Court excusing the receiver from this requirement.

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The Visibility Factor: Overcoming Not Being Seen

Jennifer S. Bankston

In most law firms, there are walls that can prevent all of us from being both seen and heard by all within an organization. However, these obstacles can be overcome in most settings, despite the different factors that may keep employees, supervisors and team members from prevailing over them.

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Federal Circuit Imperils Term-Adjusted Patents

Sandip H. Patel

The Federal Circuit recently upheld the Patent Office's decision to reject claims in four separate reexamination cases due to obviousness-type double patenting (ODP).

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How the Results of the 9th Annual E-Discovery Unfiltered Report Can Help Your Legal Team Plan for 2024 Image

How the Results of the 9th Annual E-Discovery Unfiltered Report Can Help Your Legal Team Plan for 2024

Ari Kaplan

Along with offering key impressions of leading providers in the sector, the "9th annual E-Discovery Unfiltered: A Survey of Current Trends and Candid Perspectives" report identifies the market shifts, pricing patterns, artificial intelligence developments, and data management practices that are driving the transformation of e-discovery.

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Outdated Compensation Plans Leave Young Lawyers Disenchanted About Leadership Roles

Jessie Yount

Without recognition for their varied contributions, young lawyers are likely to feel more disenchanted or disinterested in career longevity or leadership duties at a law firm.

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How Energy Drink's "Purple Rain" Trademark Application Was Rejected

Bridget H. Labutta

Despite the fact that the trademark manual of examining procedure (TMEP) are readily available and searchable online, there are still a large number of applications that trademark examiners and judges must reject because the application does not conform to one or more conditions set forth in the Lanham Act or TMEP.

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Evaluating Commercial Leases Post-'Rohrmoos'

Troy "T.J." Hales & Kimberly A. Cruz

Rohrmoos should encourage lawyers drafting leases, and those in lease disputes, to account for some new practical considerations. The drafting attorney should — if they are not already — include a clause in the lease expressly stating the parties' covenants are independent from one another.

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Mastering the Art of Handling Negative Comments On Social Media

Jennifer Marsnik & Amy Juers

Just as organizations prepare for disaster recovery and data breaches, having a well-thought-out social media response plan is equally critical. In this article, we delve deeper into dealing with negative comments on social media and shedding light on the intricacies of managing your online reputation.

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