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Defamation Suit Against Netflix Can Proceed Over 'Queen's Gambit' Image

Defamation Suit Against Netflix Can Proceed Over 'Queen's Gambit'

Marianna Wharry

A former chess grandmaster's suit against Netflix alleging that the streaming service's show The Queen's Gambit defamed her will continue in federal court, a Los Angeles federal judge ruled.

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FL Appeal Court's Memorabilia Trade Secrets Decision

Jasmine Floyd

Here's how attorneys unraveled the truth behind an entertainment-and-sports memorabilia trade secrets case that saw the lawyers uncover crucial details during discovery.

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Sheppard Mullin's Suit Over Buyer's Deposit to Acquire Bankrupt Film Co. Image

Sheppard Mullin's Suit Over Buyer's Deposit to Acquire Bankrupt Film Co.

Jessie Yount

A suit filed by the law firm Sheppard Mullin as plaintiffs reveals Chapter 11 acquisition talks fell through between the firm's client Cecchi Gori Pictures and a potential buyer comprising a trio of film producers.

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The Coming Thaw for Distressed M&A: Opportunities and Best Practices for Lenders In Financing Distressed Business Acquisitions Image

The Coming Thaw for Distressed M&A: Opportunities and Best Practices for Lenders In Financing Distressed Business Acquisitions

Joel H. Levitin & Richard A. Stieglitz Jr.

This article focuses on the financing opportunities buying the business of a Chapter 11 debtor will create for lenders, highlights the benefits of financing bankruptcy acquisitions, and identifies some potential challenges and best practices to ensure that lenders minimize any risks and receive maximal protection for themselves.

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Fresh Filings

ELF Staff

Notable court filings in entertainment law.

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Update on Bankruptcy Appellate Practice Part Four: Interlocutory Appeals — Deadlines Image

Update on Bankruptcy Appellate Practice Part Four: Interlocutory Appeals — Deadlines

Michael L. Cook

This installment of our appellate series reviews recent cases addressing the district courts' review of interlocutory bankruptcy court orders and the enforceability of appellate deadlines. As we have shown with other case law governing appeals, real obstacles confront practitioners appealing from bankruptcy court rulings.

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Players on the Move

ELF Staff

A look at moves among attorneys, law firms, companies and other players in entertainment law.

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Corporate Resiliency Revisited: Ensure Financial Health Ahead of an Economic Downturn Image

Corporate Resiliency Revisited: Ensure Financial Health Ahead of an Economic Downturn

Derek F. Meek & Hanna Lahr

now is a critical time for companies to reassess their business and finances if they have not already, so that they can be prepared for the future. Proper planning is key to ensuring a company's financial health when facing an economic downturn.

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IP News

Jeff Ginsberg & Ryan J. Sheehan

Federal Circuit: Applicant Admitted Prior Art Cannot Provide a "Basis" for a Ground of Unpatentability in an IPR, But Can be Cited for Other Purposes Federal Circuit: After SAS, IPR Estoppel Extends to Prior-Art Grounds That Reasonably Could Have Been Raised in the Petition

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Bit Parts

Stan Soocher

Los Angeles Federal Court Dismisses United Talent Agency's Breach-of-Contract Claim Brought Over Denial of Insurance Coverage "Single Claim" Provision Defeats DirecTV Law Firm's Bid for Reimbursement of Legal Fees Under Insurance Policy

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