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Internet Memes and Intellectual Property Risks
December 27, 2012
Internet memes ' those attention-getting images, videos, and catchy phrases that whip across the Internet via e-mail and social media ' have long been a part of online culture. But while a corporate strategy of exploiting memes can be highly entertaining and can capture consumers' attention, using these online assets can be risky if intellectual property rights are infringed in their dissemination.
Social Media and the National Labor Relations Act
December 27, 2012
We offer below a set of frequently asked questions with answers distilling the key points that U.S. employers should understand about this new area of NLRA enforcement activity. These FAQs are accompanied by practical suggestions that technology counsel can use to help employers navigate these issues in drafting and updating their own social media policies.
Applying Patent Teachings in Product Liability Cases
December 27, 2012
In a product liability design defect action, evidence establishing the defectiveness of a product is paramount to a plaintiff's case. Conducting a patent search and an investigation of the state of the patent art may yield fruitful evidence regarding the defect or relative safety of the product at issue in a product liability action. But first some background to set the environment for how patents become patents.
International Cooperation in the Regulation of Nanotechnology
December 27, 2012
This article provides a broad overview of the general approach taken by major countries in the field of nanotechnology. It also describes steps taken in international cooperation in this area and suggests possible areas of international regulatory convergence.
Asbestos Payments Per Resolved Claim Increased 75% in the Past Year
December 27, 2012
An annual review of asbestos-related liabilities reported in companies' SEC filings, reveals that from 2010 to 2011, average payments per resolved claim increased 75%. Further review of the underlying data suggests that this increase in payments per claim is not due to a significant upward trend in asbestos liabilities. Instead, this increase can be explained by a change in the claim disease mix.
Real Property Law
December 27, 2012
In-depth analysis of several key cases.
Landlord & Tenant
December 27, 2012
Analysis of two key cases.
Eminent Domain Law
December 27, 2012
A recent case of importance.
Development
December 27, 2012
In-depth analysis of a major ruling.
Mitchell-Lama Conversions and the Martin Act
December 27, 2012
Can a limited-profit housing company seeking to withdraw from the Mitchell-Lama program avoid supervision by the Attorney General if the withdrawal does not involve any transfer of property or physical exchange of shares?

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