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October 30, 2006

Analysis of recent key cases.

Avoiding the Sand Trap: Silica Liability and the Premises Owner

October 30, 2006

Many landlords have commissioned refurbishing or cleaning that involved sand blasting, concrete cutting, or masonry drilling on or at a building that remained in use. Some have leased premises to tenants that engage in these activities or that engage in production steps that include sanding, blasting, or scouring. There are special concerns about these activities that landlords should address, and this article explains why.

Development

October 30, 2006

A look at recent cases.

Cooperatives & Condominiums

October 30, 2006

The latest cases for your review.

Managing the Risks of Real Estate Auctions

October 30, 2006

The real estate business in New York is, to paraphrase the late Sen. Lloyd Bentsen's comment about Texas politics, a contact sport. That rough-and-tumble attitude extends to real estate auctions, where both buyers and sellers need to be aware of the potential risks and the possibility for manipulation.

Bit Parts

October 30, 2006

Accounting-Malpractice Claim/Arbitration Contributory and Vicarious Copyright Infringement/Interlocutory Appeal Copyright Infringement/Substantial Similarity Copyright-Infringement Filing/Bankruptcy Purchase

Cameo Clips

October 30, 2006

Peer File-Sharing/Developer Liability Right of Publicity/Transformative Use

Practice Notes

October 30, 2006

Major L.A. Firms Face Fallout From Reshuffling Cooley-Alschuler Merger Talks Ended Loeb's Base Expands To Media, Internet

Courthouse Steps

October 30, 2006

Recently filed cases in entertainment law, straight from the steps of the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Decision of Note: Kid Rock Advisers Win Suit Dismissal

October 30, 2006

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan dismissed claims against Kid Rock's attorney William Horton and manager Edward Andrews by parties who lost two previous suits over contracts Kid Rock had signed early in his career. EB-Bran Productions v. Ritchie.

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“Baseball arbitration” refers to the process used in Major League Baseball in which if an eligible player's representative and the club ownership cannot reach a compensation agreement through negotiation, each party enters a final submission and during a formal hearing each side — player and management — presents its case and then the designated panel of arbitrators chooses one of the salary bids with no other result being allowed. This method has become increasingly popular even beyond the sport of baseball.
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Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
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Do FL and CA Talent Agency Law Cover Social Media Influencers and Esports Talent?
If the definition for "artist" under Florida's Talent Agencies Act applies to influencers and esports players, then likely a lot of unlicensed representatives are in violation of the state's statute — and the penalties are pretty serious.
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Why So Many Great Lawyers Stink at Business Development and What Law Firms Are Doing About It
Why is it that those who are best skilled at advocating for others are ill-equipped at advocating for their own skills and what to do about it?
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Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.
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