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In the Courts
Kate Monks
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the majority of an $11 million jury verdict brought by a whistleblower who claimed that his company fired him for raising concerns about possible FCPA violations.
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IP News
Christine E. Weller
In celebration of International Women's Day two years ago, State Street Global Advisors unveiled Fearless Girl at Bowling Green in the Financial District in Manhattan. Commissioned by State Street from the artist Kristen Visbal, the work has since become a part of the zeitgeist amidst global conversations about gender parity, diversity, and inclusion on a broader scale. Now, some two years later, Fearless Girl is raising additional intellectual property questions.
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Case Notes
ssalkin
First Court's Lack of Jurisdiction over Cause of Action Means Second Action Is Not Barred
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Business Crimes Hotline
Kate Monks
The former CEO of a pharmaceutical company was found guilty by a jury on eight counts of wire fraud affecting a financial institution for orchestrating a scheme that led to the collapse of one of Puerto Rico's biggest banks.
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Bit Parts
Stan Soocher
No Copyright Joint Work Found from Damon Dash's Co-Directing Stint<br>Out-of-State Law Firm Let Out of Prince Recordings Litigation in Minnesota
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Real Property Law
ssalkin
Ownership of Shifting Beaches<br>Brokerage Commission Provision Expired<br>Adverse Possession/Tennis Court<br>Deed Obtained by False Pretenses
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Development
ssalkin
Negative Declaration/Time Bar<br>No Estoppel Against Village<br>Denial of Area Variance
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Landlord & Tenant
ssalkin
Prior Judgment Does Not Bar Breach Claim<br>Accommodation of Disabilities
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