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Sixth Circuit Trims Banks' Good-Faith Defense to Fraudulent Transfer Claims

Part Two of a Two-Part ArticleLast month, we began our discussion of what constitutes a good-faith defense to a fraudulent transfer claim with an initial examination of the recent Sixth Circuit opinion in Meoli v. Huntington Nat'l Bank. We continue the analysis this month by focusing on sub-issues presented in Meoli, and, we discuss a recent Ninth Circuit preference decision that offers a mistaken analysis of the transfer issue.

Landlord & Tenant

Discussion of four major cases.

Federal and State Cybersecurity Regulation of Financial Services Firms

Two states recently enacted or proposed rules for financial services firms. This may be just the beginning of a national trend toward increased state regulation of cybersecurity matters. Financial services firms and their management should be prepared to proactively address the shifting regulatory landscape as it continues to evolve.

Rebecca Musical PR Agent Liable, But Damages Low

A jury has handed down a mixed verdict in the trial of a Broadway press agent accused of scaring off an angel investor who stood ready to save the ill-fated production Rebecca — The Musical.

Employee Privacy and Corporate Email Accounts

The use of business email accounts and digital devices for personal communications can be risky for both employers and employees. However, employees of all levels may be commingling corporate communications with their personal information, according to new research.

IP News

PTAB Did Not Deny Procedural Due Process By Adopting a Claim Construction not Offered by the Parties During IPR USPTO Did Not Exceed Authority in Granting Inter Partes Reexamination after Requester Sought to Have It Denied

Real Property Law

In-depth analysis of several key rulings.

Litigation

Discussion of two recent notable cases.

Bit Parts

California Talent Agencies Act Isn't "Vague" Motion to Amend Is Granted In Dispute Over Sale Opportunity for Ben E. King Song Royalties "Thin" Copyright Protection for Jokes

Business Crimes Hotline

NORTH CAROLINANine Individuals Now Indicted for $2.5 Million Investment Fraud SchemeOn April 27, a Western District of North Carolina grand jury…

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