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Defamation Suit Against Netflix Can Proceed Over 'Queen's Gambit'
March 01, 2022
A former chess grandmaster's suit against Netflix alleging that the streaming service's show The Queen's Gambit defamed her will continue in federal court, a Los Angeles federal judge ruled.
Brands In the Metaverse: Opportunities, Risks and Strategies
March 01, 2022
While it is still unknown how the metaverse will take shape, lawyers advising brands should familiarize themselves with the opportunities it presents, the risks involved, and strategies to consider for enhancing and protecting a client's brand.
Don't Forget to Read Those Condominium Documents
March 01, 2022
No matter how carefully you reviewed the lease, if you don't read the condominium documents you could be missing critical information relating to the unit and the building that is available only by reviewing the condominium documents.
Ensure Financial Health Ahead of an Economic Downturn
March 01, 2022
Proper planning is key to ensuring a company's financial health when facing an economic downturn. Although companies will come into such planning with different levels of financial health, the same considerations can be helpful in determining the best path forward.
FL Appeal Court's Memorabilia Trade Secrets Decision
March 01, 2022
Here's how attorneys unraveled the truth behind an entertainment-and-sports memorabilia trade secrets case that saw the lawyers uncover crucial details during discovery.
Sheppard Mullin's Suit Over Buyer's Deposit to Acquire Bankrupt Film Co.
March 01, 2022
A suit filed by the law firm Sheppard Mullin as plaintiffs reveals Chapter 11 acquisition talks fell through between the firm's client Cecchi Gori Pictures and a potential buyer comprising a trio of film producers.
Opportunities and Best Practices for Lenders In Financing Distressed Business Acquisitions
March 01, 2022
As distressed M&A activity inevitably heats up, strategic buyers and equity sponsors that have sat on the sideline for an extended period of time will likely have expanding interest in purchasing viable, but over-leveraged, businesses that are being sold out of bankruptcy.
The Coming Thaw for Distressed M&A: Opportunities and Best Practices for Lenders In Financing Distressed Business Acquisitions
March 01, 2022
This article focuses on the financing opportunities buying the business of a Chapter 11 debtor will create for lenders, highlights the benefits of financing bankruptcy acquisitions, and identifies some potential challenges and best practices to ensure that lenders minimize any risks and receive maximal protection for themselves.
Aligning with Client Expectations
March 01, 2022
We're well into 2022, and despite the flip of the calendar, COVID is still sweeping the U.S., it feels like not much has changed. Or has it?
Litigating Redesigns At the ITC
March 01, 2022
An overview of redesigns at the ITC, a discussion of the ITC's recent determination in Certain Audio Players and Controllers, and identifies some considerations to keep in mind when litigating redesigns at the ITC.

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