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Supreme Court Issues Narrow Ruling in Vacating FCC Fines
June 29, 2012
The Supreme Court unanimously threw out fines and sanctions against broadcasters who violated the FCC policy regulating curse words and nudity on broadcast television. But the justices declined to follow the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and issue a broad ruling on the constitutionality of the FCC indecency policy.
Retired Players' Antitrust Claim Against NFL Is Dismissed
June 29, 2012
A federal judge dismissed an antitrust action brought on behalf of retired professional football players who accused the National Football League of monopolizing the market for DVDs, videos and films featuring the plaintiffs' names and likenesses.
'Dora' Litigator Gets Contingency Fees, but Less of Client's Future Earnings
June 29, 2012
In 2007, the television network Nickelodeon handpicked Caitlin Sanchez, then 12-years-old, to voice the wildly popular cartoon character "Dora the Explorer." But Sanchez's stint playing a cheery preschooler wound up introducing her into a very adult world of litigation.
DMX Can Obtain Its Music Through Direct Licenses
June 29, 2012
After performing-rights organizations ASCAP and BMI lost royalty rate challenges against background music provider DMX Inc. in 2010, they turned to a pair of former U.S. solicitors general to handle their appeals. But all that appellate firepower wasn't enough to turn their fortunes around.
Recent Developments in Anti-SLAPP Cases for Determining Protected Activities
June 29, 2012
In the last three years, there have been a number of decisions issued by California courts on anti-SLAPP motions filed in response to lawsuits arising out of the publication and/or distribution of entertainment works.
IRS Tax Exams in the Legal Industry
June 28, 2012
Ever wonder what the IRS looks for when auditing tax returns of law firms and their owners? Here are the answers.
Highlights from ALM's Business Development and Marketing Leadership Forum 2012
June 28, 2012
<i>The American Lawyer</i> recently sponsored the "Law Firm Marketing &amp; Business Development Leadership Forum" during which CMOs and law firm leaders gathered to learn and discuss a series of thought-provoking sessions that help them to optimize their firm's marketing and business development function. With the insightful input of the summit's co-chairs and faculty, we provide a recap of some of the high-impact topics presented.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Presents New Risk for Franchisors
June 25, 2012
No U.S. franchisor has faced an action brought against it under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, a 35-year-old law that prohibits U.S. firms and individuals from bribing foreign government officials. But that is just a matter of time.
Taxes 101 for New Law Firm Owners
June 25, 2012
This article addresses the key items a newly promoted law firm owner should know regarding his or her changed individual tax situation.
Erratum
May 31, 2012
The Bit Parts item on <i>Troma Entertainment Inc. v. Centennial Pictures Inc.</i>, in the May issue should have reported that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of NY was the deciding court.

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