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Erratum
June 26, 2008
In last month's issue, the bio note for Darryl Vernon failed to mention that he served as counsel for tenants in Riverside Syndicate, Inc. v. Munroe. We apologize for the omission.…
Bit Parts
June 26, 2008
Copyright Preemption/Unfair Competition<br>Music Publishing/Contract Interpretation<br>Rights in Band Names and Member Personas/Injunctive Relief<br>Song Copyrights/Fair Use
Health Care Fraud Redux?
June 26, 2008
At times in the past decade, health care fraud seemed to be the top priority of the DOJ. Although nationally it's now been eclipsed by corporate accountability, the DOJ has focused on health care fraud and abuse in two of the nation's largest federal prosecutors' offices: Los Angeles and Houston. The Central District of California and the Southern District of Texas ' supposedly fraud and abuse hot spots ' are setting up dedicated Medicare Fraud Task Forces based on a model that enjoyed great success in the Southern District of Florida.
Malpractice Suit over The Source Comments Proceeds
June 26, 2008
A Manhattan federal magistrate judge ruled that a client may proceed with a legal-malpractice claim against a law firm for failing to bring defamation claims on behalf of the client in a highprofile sexual harassment and discrimination case against hip-hop magazine The Source.
Real Property Law
June 26, 2008
Analysis of recent rulings.
Landlord & Tenant
June 26, 2008
Commentary on the latest cases.
<b>Cameo Clips</b> Lawsuit over 'Hairspray' Agent Fees to Continue
June 26, 2008
An actress who played a leading role in the film 'Hairspray' may owe her former managers commission fees for landing her the role, a Long Island, NY judge has ruled.
Development
June 26, 2008
A look at recent rulings of importance.
Orphan Works Legislation: Real Time Bomb
June 26, 2008
The federal 'Orphan Works' legislation (S2913 and HR5889) creates an entirely new law favoring the 'opt in' fundamentalists who prefer as many copyright formalities as possible, thereby increasing the likelihood that works will fall ' intentionally or unintentionally ' into the public domain. Some have characterized the import of the Orphan Works legislation as creating a new rateless compulsory license, or at a minimum a 'safe harbor' for libraries (such as the Library of Congress), museums, public broadcasters and universities, as well as commercial entities.
Cooperatives & Condominiums
June 26, 2008
In-depth analysis of recent rulings.

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