The Federalization of Bitcoins
On March 18, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the Treasury Department (FinCEN) issued guidance on the application of its regulations: 'Application of FinCEN's Regulations to Persons Administering, Exchanging, or Using Virtual Currencies.' Much of its attention is focused on the bitcoin, a virtual currency introduced in 2009, although this currency is not mentioned by name.
The Voice of the Client: Content Is King
With belts already tight and so many firms chasing less legal work, it is critical for law firms to stand out from their competition ' and they need to do so in a way that resonates with clients.
Divorce Funding
The value of Divorce Funding for anyone facing the daunting prospect of enormous legal fees is clear; it ensures that clients can afford to litigate if necessary.
Divorce Funding
A financial methodology called Divorce Fundingimported from Australia two years ago, is a specialized lending product for divorcing parties, their attorneys and accountants.
Filmed Conversation with Celebrity
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently found that a woman who appears on camera for 16 seconds in an 82-minute documentary film about Joan Alexandra Molinsky Sanger Rosenberg (more commonly known as the comedian Joan Rivers), does not have a right to sue for invasion of privacy and misappropriation of her image under the Wisconsin Right of Privacy statute.
Marketing the Family Law Practice
If you are an attorney, you know how difficult marketing a law firm can be. If you are a matrimonial attorney, then you know that marketing the family law practice can be especially difficult. Here's what to do.
How to Survive the Whistleblower Epidemic
Regardless of whether an employer is publicly traded or subject to the Dodd-Frank Act, the media attention on whistleblowing and the public awareness created by the statute has increased the whistleblower pressure in all employment settings.
Parameters of Court Jurisdiction In Entertainment Litigations
The question of whether a court has personal jurisdiction over the parties in a particular lawsuit is fundamental and often raised. The national scope of the entertainment industry ' from artist concert touring to the interstate distribution of music, motion picture, TV and other creative content ' certainly makes personal jurisdiction a common issue in entertainment litigations. This article examines several recent court rulings as examples of how judges today are determining whether personal jurisdiction exists in entertainment cases.
