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Movers & Shakers
February 28, 2011
Who's doing what; who's going where.
First Sale Doctrine Gets Multiple Views in Ninth Circuit
February 28, 2011
Recently, there has been a spate of Ninth Circuit rulings on the first sale doctrine ' all of which have implications for the entertainment industry ' from application of '109(a) to computer software buyers, to imported goods, and to promotional CDs that record companies send to disc jockeys and music critics.
Verdicts
February 28, 2011
Recent key rulings of importance.
The 25% Rule Is 100% Out Under Federal Circuit's Uniloc Decision
February 28, 2011
In a case with practical implications for all patent litigants, the Federal Circuit recently rejected the use of the 25% rule to establish a baseline royalty rate to determine patent infringement damages.
Med Mal News
February 28, 2011
All the information you need to know.
Drug & Device News
February 28, 2011
All that's new in this all-important area.
Seeking Disability After Losing a Medical License
February 28, 2011
If a doctor carried disability insurance and can show that the malpractice that led to the loss of his or her license resulted from a mental or physical impairment, he or she may be able to collect payments from the insurer.
Privacy Policies and Data Collection
February 28, 2011
The conflict between marketers' targeted use of personally identifiable information and respect for consumers' personal privacy will be at the forefront of regulatory efforts this year.
Ex-Parte Interviews
February 28, 2011
Continuing last month's discussion of the appellate decisions in two cases concerned with the propriety of <i>ex-parte</i> physician interviews in the context of medical malpractice litigations.
The Perils of Naked Licensing
February 28, 2011
A recent Ninth Circuit decision involving a not-for-profit entity dedicated to "freecycling" (<i>i.e.</i>, a recycling practice of finding new uses for unwanted items) serves as a reminder to trademark owners about the pitfalls of failing to exercise sufficient quality control over licensees.

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