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May 27, 2010

This article discusses some common IP settlement terms that may give rise to antitrust liability.

Ten Issues to Consider in Launching a Social Media Presence

May 27, 2010

Intellectual property and advertising issues have emerged in the forefront of social media law. This article provides a brief look at 10 of these issues.

e-Tailing Keeps On Sailing

May 27, 2010

e-Commerce sales appear to be continuing their slow upswing, according to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. Figures for the first quarter of 2010, released last month, show estimated e-retail spending up 1.5% over the fourth quarter of 2009.

Protecting Domestic e-Commerce

May 27, 2010

As anyone, whether an attorney or not, might guess, the Internet has created in e-commerce more opportunity than ever for counterfeit goods to be displayed, bartered and sold. Human nature being what it is, an unprecedented number of individuals who feel that they are beyond the reach of U.S. law have fueled an historically high level of foreign counterfeit-goods transactions, resulting in many millions of dollars of economic damage to America.

Point and Click

May 27, 2010

Those of us involved in e-commerce pay particular attention when online sellers are involved, such as the report that the same e-seller sold a gun or accessories to two well-publicized killers. This year, however, there is an additional legal twist.

Movers & Shakers

May 27, 2010

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

Court Watch

May 27, 2010

Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.

Q&A: Shannon Liss-Riordan Discusses Awuah and Other Issues

May 27, 2010

In this Q&A, Liss-Riordan discusses <i>Awuah, et al. v. Coverall North America, Inc.,</i> as well as the general significance of litigation about the classification of franchisees and wage-and-classification issues for employees of franchisees.

Business Crimes Hotline

May 27, 2010

Recent key rulings around the country.

In the Courts

May 27, 2010

An in-depth look at a recent ruling.

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