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How U.S. Tax Court Reached Its Decision on Michael Jackson's Right of Publicity
June 01, 2021
The significance of the U.S. Tax Court decision for celebrities and their estates is clear: Prior to now, as Tax Court Judge Mark V. Holmes noted: "We haven't had a case directly addressing the taxability of the image and likeness."
Issues Relating to RLUIPA Safe Harbor and the Equal Protection Clause
June 01, 2021
Recently the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York grappled with issues relating to local zoning restrictions on houses of worship.
Rehearing Sought In 2d Circuit Finding of No Fair Use In Warhol Work
June 01, 2021
Maybe the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit should have been a little more patient.
Crowdfunding and Mortgage Lending
June 01, 2021
This article discusses several topics that lenders should consider when making loans to borrowers that are indirectly funded using crowdfunded equity.
Admissibility of Evidence from Post-Grant Proceedings In District Court Trials
June 01, 2021
Courts are increasingly excluding all evidence relating to post-grant proceedings before the PTAB, except when it is used for impeachment. This article reviews recent decisions on this issue from some of the nation's busiest patent districts.
Dr. Luke Isn't 'Public Figure' In Defamation Case Against Kesha
June 01, 2021
In a split decision that closely examined what constitutes a person being considered a limited public figure for the purposes of defamation standards, the New York Appellate Division, First Department, ruled that acclaimed music producer Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald is neither a general nor a limited public figure for the purposes of his defamation suit against famed singer Kesha, who has claimed Gottwald drugged and sexually assaulted her.
Everything You Need to Know About Law Firm Content Marketing
June 01, 2021
There are six steps to developing a content marketing program. These steps should give you the framework you need to execute an ongoing — and effective — content marketing model.
COVID-19's Impact on Real Estate Valuations
June 01, 2021
Valuation of real estate during contemporary times is challenged and will continue to be so for several years. In a forced sale, a court should only consider pre-COVID-19 data whether it be comparable sales from 2018-2019, or financial data from the same period.
U.S. Tax Court Rules on Valuation of Michael Jackson's Right of Publicity
June 01, 2021
The significance of the U.S. Tax Court decision for celebrities and their estates is clear: Prior to now, as Tax Court Judge Mark V. Holmes noted: "We haven't had a case directly addressing the taxability of the image and likeness."
Novel TAA Claim Played Role In Agency's Suit Against Athlete
June 01, 2021
When NBA star Jimmy Butler's former sports agency sued him last year seeking a portion of the proceeds from a $5 million Nike endorsement contract, Butler's lawyer didn't just stick to playing defense.

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