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In an interesting published decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has held that an offer of less favorable severance benefits to a female may constitute sex discrimination in violation of Title VII.

Partner Purges: Practical or Perilous?

There's a new trend on the horizon: partner purges. Are they necessary? Is such a drastic move ultimately good for the law firm?

March issue in PDF format

In the Marketplace

Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.

Tips for Drafting Executive Employment Agreements

Legal counsel experienced with drafting Section 409A-compliant executive employment agreements can avoid potential liability in a number of ways.

VA Recognizes a New Employment-Based Tort

A look at a recent case that challenges the Employment-at-Will doctrine.

Enforcement of Article 9 Security Interests: The Commercially Reasonable Sale

This is the third installment of a three-part article designed to provide secured parties with an overview of their enforcement rights and remedies as set forth in Article 9 of the UCC. This installment focuses on the details of a commercially reasonable sale under Article 9, including the terms of sale of collateral, debtor's redemption rights, deficiencies and surpluses, and foreclosures by a junior secured party.

Smart Design Accommodates the Smartphone and Tablet User

We know that clients ' and potential clients ' are using mobile devices to view law firm websites. But do you know how each format can alter your site's appearance ' and how to maximize users' experience, no matter what device they're using?

The NLRB's Assault on Companies' Social Media Policies

Over the past two years, the NLRB has been aggressively pursuing employers in relation to their social media policies and the discharge of employees who utilized social media to criticize their employers about wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment.

What's New in the Law

Highlights of the latest equipment leasing cases from around the country.

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When Is a Repair Structural or Nonstructural Under a Commercial Lease?
A common question that commercial landlords and tenants face is which of them is responsible for a repair to the subject premises. These disputes often center on whether the repair is "structural" or "nonstructural."
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Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
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Artist Challenges Copyright Office Refusal to Register Award-Winning AI-Assisted Work
Copyright law has long struggled to keep pace with advances in technology, and the debate around the copyrightability of AI-assisted works is no exception. At issue is the human authorship requirement: the principle that a work must have a human author to be eligible for copyright protection. While the Copyright Office has previously cited this "bedrock requirement of copyright" to reject registrations, recent decisions have focused on the role of human authorship in the context of AI.
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Supreme Court Rules Rejection of Trademark License Does Not Rescind Rights of Licensee
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Recently Introduced Bill Would Limit ITC 'Domestic Industry by Subpoena'
Patent infringement disputes in the United States are not only heard in district courts. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) also decides high-stakes intellectual property disputes — with the remedy for the IP rights holder not being damages, but rather an exclusion order that can block a competitor's importation of infringing articles into the U.S. That remedy can be incredibly powerful for companies engaged in stiff competition in the U.S. market.
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