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In July, the Seventh Circuit upheld the district court's sentence of probation and a civil fine ' with no jail time ' for willful tax evasion, despite the recommendation of imprisonment pursuant to the Sentencing Guidelines. An analysis of <I>U.S. v. Warner.</I>
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<b><i>At the Intersection</i></b>: 'Manterruption' Continued
Last month, we discussed the widespread tendency of men to interrupt women in settings where the power stakes were high ("manterruption") and their tendency to appropriate women's comments and ideas as their own ("bropropriation"). We conclude with some additional thoughts.
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IP News
Federal Circuit: District Courts Must Address <i>Intel</i> Factors In Determining Whether to Modify A Protective Order In Foreign Proceedings <br>Federal Circuit Applies An 'Abuse of Discretion' Standard of Review for a PTO 'Special Circumstances' Determination
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In the Courts
Analysis of a ruling in which the judge ordered a $2.9 Million payment to a company to offset embezzlement.
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Business Crimes Hotline
A look at a case in which, following his earlier guilty plea to a single count of conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), former PetroTiger CEO Joseph Sigelman was sentenced to a three-year term of probation.
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Eminent Domain Law
Analysis of a case involving attorney fees.
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<b><i>At the Intersection:</i></b> Are You a 'Manterrupter'?
In the battle for leverage among powerful players, all too often, women end up as the losers. Here is one reason why.
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Med Mal News
Discussion of a case in which the TX Medical Board's restrictions on telemedicine brought on a lawsuit.
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Bit Parts
Film Director Isn't Author of Movie<br>'Grupo Miramar' Trademark Infringement Claim Prevails, But Not Claims for Counterfeiting or Intentional Interference<br>
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Drug & Device News
A look at legislation in Texas and New York.
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