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Tech Companies, Songwriters Compete Over Copyright Reform
November 30, 2014
In-house counsel for eBay Inc., Google Inc. and the National Music Publishers' Association agreed last month that the U.S. copyright system needs improvement, but they offered different views about how to approach reform.
Social Media Scene: Using Your E-mail Newsletter
November 30, 2014
Attorneys are at a disadvantage when it comes to marketing themselves and their firms. So, how does a firm balance its need for client touch points without annoying a client who doesn't need these services at the moment?
11th Circuit Says Copyright Co-Owner Can File Own Suit
November 30, 2014
In upholding a statutory damages award against a tavern owner who failed to obtain a public performance license for music used in the venue, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit formally embraced the principle that a co-owner of a copyright may sue for infringement.
Case Notes
November 30, 2014
Discussion of a case involving a teen's suicide.
<i>Hoffman v. Travelers</i>
November 30, 2014
For decades, courts interpreting the "reasonable expenses incurred" language in automobile MedPay clauses have distinguished between payments made on an insured's behalf by a private healthcare insurer, and medical services that an insured receives free of charge. So what are "reasonable expenses"?
How to Approach a Law Firm Merger/Acquisition
November 30, 2014
Many law firms ' of all sizes and types ' believe that their future organizational and financial security is linked to growth and/or diversification. They are seeking the lateral addition of experienced lawyers through the acquisition and merger of practices. These firms are seeking to anticipate trends of their clients and in legal practice.
Practice Tip: Intelligent Cars
November 30, 2014
Recent technological advances are allowing the car industry to consider a shift away from the need for a driver because of increasingly intelligent and connected vehicles. This article briefly surveys the major legal challenges likely to be faced during this evolution in several key areas
Workplace Bullying Solutions for Franchise Owners
November 30, 2014
As a franchise owner, imagine that 37% of your employees had a serious problem that reduced their productivity and led to absenteeism and high turnover. What if it cost you $83,000 each time this problem occurred? Now, imagine that by preventing this problem, you would see a 57% higher total return, 19% higher market premium and a turnover reduction of 20%. Isn't this a problem you'd like to address?
NJ & CT News
November 30, 2014
What's happening in neighboring states.
An Insured's 'Right' to Independent Counsel In New York
November 30, 2014
When does the insurer have the 'right' to be represented by defense counsel chosen by the insured and paid by the insurance carrier arise in New York? Who gets to choose? What does "independent" mean? The right answer to each of these questions is, "It depends."

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