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The Magnificent 25
Many mid-size firms have been growing, aggressively. And, from the creative submissions we received, it is clear why.
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1992 Agreement Bars Recapture of Superman Copyrights
In a decision that helps pave the way for Warner Brothers Entertainment and its DC Comics subsidiary to maintain their grip on the Superman franchise, District Judge Otis Wright II of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California rejected a bid by the estate of Superman co-creator Joe Shuster to reclaim partial control over the iconic superhero.
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Parameters of Court Jurisdiction In Entertainment Litigations
The question of whether a court has personal jurisdiction over the parties in a particular lawsuit is fundamental and often raised. The national scope of the entertainment industry ' from artist concert touring to the interstate distribution of music, motion picture, TV and other creative content ' certainly makes personal jurisdiction a common issue in entertainment litigations. This article examines several recent court rulings as examples of how judges today are determining whether personal jurisdiction exists in entertainment cases.
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Facebook Submits New Settlement Proposal for 'Sponsored Stories' Lawsuit
Lawyers for Facebook Inc. are trying again to settle a suit related to its "Sponsored Stories" advertising feature after a federal judge rejected an earlier proposal.
Implementing U.S. and International Social Networking Regulations
This article summarizes the recent U.S. legislation regarding applicant privacy and the NLRB's social networking and employment policy guidelines. It also analyzes the state of social media and employment law in the EU, particularly France, the United Kingdom and Argentina as examples of law developing outside of the United States. Finally, this article provides recommendations for employers faced with complying with new laws governing the use of social media.
Cybersecurity Law Firms Needed to Combat Terrorism Threat
The next mass terrorism attack may not involve planes, trains or buildings. It very well may involve cyberspace and could be felt by Americans when their lights, computers or smart phones go on the fritz as networks are compromised.
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Pinning Your Company's Hopes on Pinterest
Heralded as the next big thing in social media, Pinterest presents new legal risks for companies engaged in social media marketing. By sharing images and encouraging others to re-pin them, Pinterest users may inadvertently engage in copyright or trademark infringement, violate licensing agreements, or run afoul of FTC rules for commercial endorsements.
Policing Trademark Rights and the Problem Posed By Bullying
Finding an effective middle ground between overly enthusiastic and overly lenient enforcement policies is essential to the development of an effective trademark policing strategy.
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