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Brand Considerations When Launching Mobile Phone Apps

September 29, 2010

Prior to launching Apps on smartphone devices, it is advisable that brand owners pause — even if momentarily — to consider the new trademark and related legal issues that this new medium presents.

Male Employees' Sex Harassment Case Settles

September 29, 2010

Lawyers watching a sexual harassment case that tested the limits of acceptable workplace behavior will not get to hear what the full Eleventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals thinks of the matter.

Quarterly State Compliance Review

September 28, 2010

A look at some legislation of interest to corporate lawyers that went into effect during the last quarter, including amendments to Delaware's corporation, LLC and LP laws. Also, three recent decisions dealing with the inspection of books and records.

The U.S. Supreme Court and Business

September 28, 2010

Nowhere does it say (that the Justices must limit their penultimate review only to matters of constitutional law. In fact, the Supreme Court gives equal weight to crucial issues that affect the conduct of business in these United States.

Upcoming Events

September 28, 2010

Texas Bar 20th Annual Entertainment Law Institute<br>American Bar Association Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries Annual Meeting

Bit Parts

September 28, 2010

Bankruptcy Trust Doesn't Get Artist's Royalties in Perpetuity<br>Bob Marley Sound Recordings Held to Be Works for Hire<br>"Dubious" View of Right-of-Publicity Protection for Logo

Cameo Clips

September 28, 2010

Court Rulings on Royalty Calculations for Digital Downloads

DE Bankruptcy Court Denies Appointment of Examiner Despite Statutory Mandate

September 28, 2010

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware recently denied the appointment of an examiner, notwithstanding the fact that the statutory threshold which arguably mandates the appointment of an examiner upon the request of a party in interest had been satisfied.

A Look at Revisions to New York State's Ticket Resale Law

September 28, 2010

Even with the success of some major tours, the 2010 concert business is turning out to be an economic disappointment. Consumers have long raised concerns over ticket prices and ticket availability, but the currently weak U.S. economy has made these issues more pressing. This article discusses the recent comprehensive changes in New York's ticket resale statute. The detailed law, which is set for further revision next year, touches on many hot-button, ticket resale aspects that in general impact venues, promoters, artists and others in the live event industry.

Movers & Shakers

September 28, 2010

Who's doing what; who's going where.

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