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Media & Communications: Getting Routine Law Firm News Published Still Delivers Value
August 01, 2021
Value can be derived from even the most-routine media placement of law firm news such as lateral and other attorney moves. With challenges and roadblocks going up almost daily to deter you from getting any news published by credible media sites, why in the world would you not take advantage of every conceivable opportunity to get your press releases and announcements published for free?
Landlord & Tenant Law
August 01, 2021
Rent Act of 2015 Did Not Re-Regulate Deregulated Apartments Tenant Waiver of Claims for Lost Profits Upheld Landlord Not Liable for Tenant on Tenant Harassment
Supreme Court Looking to Resolve Federal Circuit Split In Patent Act §101 Case
August 01, 2021
The Supreme Court is considering a petition in a §101 case, in which the Federal Circuit split six-to-six in denying rehearing en banc, and in which the Supreme Court recently called for the views of the Solicitor General.
U.S. IP Reform Needed to Prepare for AI Era
August 01, 2021
For the U.S. to maintain its technological edge, it must encourage Americans to make more discoveries in AI and other emerging technologies. This in turn requires providing strong IP rights to incentivize and protect the huge investments required to make those discoveries.
Obtaining Administrative Claim Status When Doing Business With a Debtor
August 01, 2021
How is administrative claim status obtained in a bankruptcy case, and what risks does a service or goods supplier take by continuing to do business with the debtor after commencement of the bankruptcy case?
Preserving Snaps: Understanding Retention Features of Messaging Apps
August 01, 2021
The recent Doe v. Purdue University case out of the Northern District of Indiana — in which the court sanctioned plaintiff for failing to preserve relevant images and videos from his Snapchat application — teaches that counsel must understand the retention and deletion features of Snapchat and other messaging apps and social media if they are to help their clients preserve relevant ESI.
Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
August 01, 2021
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.
Bit Parts
August 01, 2021
Intermediate Access Theory Rejected in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Home-Renovation TV Show
Co-ops and Condominiums
August 01, 2021
Bylaw Provision Authorized Award of Fees Against Unit Owner
American Rescue Plan Act Provides Pandemic Relief for Struggling Businesses
August 01, 2021
As the U.S. economy continues to recover from the pandemic, the American Rescue Plan Act may help many businesses endure and overcome the historic challenges they have faced. While there is still uncertainty as to its impact on our economy, the Act nonetheless is a significant piece of federal legislation.

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