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Hold On, I'm Suing: Artists' Protests over the Trump Campaign's Use of Their Music and What Some Courts Have Ruled in Similar Instances Image

Hold On, I'm Suing: Artists' Protests over the Trump Campaign's Use of Their Music and What Some Courts Have Ruled in Similar Instances

Stan Soocher

When artists take action over political-campaign settings, it's usually in the form of a cease-and-desist letter sent to a candidate's representatives. In some instances, artists file lawsuits, but to date there's been just a smattering of notable court decisions. This article provides a refresher on these rulings as well as a look at the recent lawsuit by the estate of Isaac Hayes over the Trump campaign's use of the classic soul song "Hold On, I'm Coming."

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Reducing Cognitive Load and Enhancing Marketing Productivity with AI

Amardeep Devadason

While law firm marketing professionals are apt to experience cognitive load, the squeezing of marketing departments to do more with less is certainly exacerbating the potential for cognitive load and making the case for AI even stronger.

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Proactive Brand Defense: Why Warren Buffett's Advice Matters More Than Ever Image

Proactive Brand Defense: Why Warren Buffett's Advice Matters More Than Ever

Allen Adamson

Warren Buffett's wisdom rings true: "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently." In our current landscape of social media and viral content, a brand's reputation — its most valuable asset — can be severely damaged in mere seconds.

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Why High-Quality Data is Crucial to Fighting Financial Crime 

Tom Bock, Paul Connolly, Fernanda Barroso & Maria Evstropova

The fight against financial crime is becoming increasingly complex. The increasing prominence of AI also means that firms may leave themselves exposed to unexpected risks if they do not carefully consider the quality of the data that fuels the AI system.

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The Double-Edged Sword of Discounting Corporate Legal Fees: Weighing Profitability Against Client Retention Image

The Double-Edged Sword of Discounting Corporate Legal Fees: Weighing Profitability Against Client Retention

Eric Dewey

This article delves into the multifaceted implications of discounting corporate legal fees, exploring both the potential benefits and the risks associated with this strategy.

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New York's Good Cause Eviction Law: An Overview and Impact Analysis Image

New York's Good Cause Eviction Law: An Overview and Impact Analysis

Jennifer L. Alexander

The effectiveness of the Good Cause Eviction Law will largely depend on its implementation and the local adaptations that municipalities outside New York City decide to enact. Both landlords and tenants should stay informed about the specifics of how this law is applied in their respective locales and how it will be interpreted and handled in the judicial system.

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The Future Viability of 105(a) Injunctions Following the Supreme Court's Decision In 'Purdue Pharma' Image

The Future Viability of 105(a) Injunctions Following the Supreme Court's Decision In 'Purdue Pharma'

Theresa A. Driscoll

Until now, a successful reorganization assumed the debtor could confirm a plan with nondebtor releases and injunctions based on less than full creditor consensus. Now that nonconsensual releases in Chapter 11 plans are no longer permitted, will debtors have a more difficult time obtaining a 105(a) injunction?

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Leveraging Law Firm KPIs for Business Success

Peter Oliva

Utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in a law firm is crucial for evaluating performance, profitability, client satisfaction, and overall success. Understanding which attorneys are the most profitable, which matters are the most lucrative, and the cost of acquiring new clients is crucial for making informed business decisions.

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DOJ's Cyber Fraud Initiative Is a Wake-Up Call That Keeps Ringing Image

DOJ's Cyber Fraud Initiative Is a Wake-Up Call That Keeps Ringing

Randy S. Grossman, Kareem A. Salem & Kayla LaRosa

The DOJ's Cyber-Fraud Initiative's results and DOJ's guidance on corporate compliance have made the point to government contractors and corporate America — "now is the time to invest and reinvest" in cybersecurity compliance.

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CLE Shouldn't Be the Only Mandatory Training for Attorneys

Sharon Meit Abrahams

Each stage of an attorney's career offers opportunities for a curriculum that addresses both the individual's and the firm's need to drive success.

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