Credible Fraudulent Transfer Advocacy
Appellate courts continue to use common sense when disposing of constructively fraudulent transfer appeals, as recent decisions show.
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November 02, 2014
Nashville Annual Entertainment Law in Review<br>Copyright Year in Review
Revealing Account Number Violates Fair Debt Collection Law
November 02, 2014
The Third Circuit has reversed a district court on an issue that "implicates a core concern animating" the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Key Considerations When Purchasing A Franchise
November 02, 2014
Buying a franchise can be a great path to business ownership for your clients. Unlike starting a business from scratch, they will be able to leverage the benefits of an established brand and a proven operating plan. But how to decide which franchise to buy?
Does a Matrimonial Action Abate Upon the Death of a Party?
November 02, 2014
On occasion, where the financial stakes are high between the surviving spouse and the decedent's estate, the issue of whether an action has abated as a matter of law has been litigated.
<b><i>Online Extra</b></i> Circuit Dubious About Claim to Stan Lee's Characters
November 02, 2014
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently dealt a powerful punch to a lawyer whose client, a company founded by comic book legend Stan Lee, claimed to own the rights to Lee's iconic characters.
Bit Parts
November 02, 2014
Cartoon Network Mobile App Users Android ID Isn't "Personally Identifiable Information" under the Video Privacy Protection Act<br>Court Says Republication Rule Alive in Tennessee But Dismisses Defamation Claims by Disqualified American Idol Finalist<br>Toto Denied 50% Royalty for Digital Download Sales
Saving Agreements with Defective or Missing Temporary Maintenance Recitals
November 02, 2014
In this month's newsletter, along with the following two, the author will discuss nine ways in which counsel can defend the validity of agreements that do not satisfy the recital requirements for temporary maintenance, as well as attacks that could overcome those defenses.
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