Court Watch
May 29, 2008
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
IFA Legal Symposium Tackles Wide Range of Issues
May 29, 2008
Rarely has the International Franchise Association ('IFA') Legal Symposium, come at a busier time for the franchise industry, as a wide range of legal and business issues are generating change at a rapid rate. The conference, which was held on May 12-13 in Washington, DC, addressed everything from green business practices to new disclosure regulations, and the protection of marks on the Internet to states' efforts to expand their ability to tax franchise activity.
e-Commerce Docket Sheet
May 28, 2008
No CAN-SPAM Claims When ISP Cannot Show Real Adverse Effects<br>Court Says Departing Worker's Computer Access No CFAA Breach<br>No Impleading ISP, P2P Network on Unrelated Torts<br>Roommate Site Not Immune under CDA From FHA Claims<br>Non-residents Using Others' Trademarks for Web Traffic Answers in Owner's Forum
It Takes More Than A Shingle to Be a Good e-Commerce Attorney
May 28, 2008
If you've grabbed the brass ring ' or you want to prepare to ' don't rest on your laurels too long. Experienced e-commerce counsel warn colleagues not to let the ever-shifting world of e-commerce catch them unaware. Traits of effective e-commerce counsel, culled from a cadre of some of these experts, follow.
Cameo Clips
May 28, 2008
BLANKET SONG LICENSES/INTERNET SERVICES<br>COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT/SETTLEMENT OFFER
Focusing on Issues In Artist/Label 360-Degree Deals
May 28, 2008
One could argue that the concept of the '360-degree deal' harkens back to the record business of the 1950s and 1960s. Then, labels would commonly provide integrated A&R, publishing, management and promotional services to their artists, as well as put them out on tours with their label mates. But today's 360 deals are substantially different. Generally, a 360 deal has a label participating in revenue streams outside of its traditional business of manufacturing and distributing recordings.
