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Insurance Coverage for Data Breach Claims
October 30, 2012
In-house counsel may be surprised to learn that coverage for data breaches is not limited to specialty policies, and can often be found under standard CGL or property insurance policies.
The PPACA 's 'Physician Payment Sunshine Provisions'
October 26, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision upholding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) may be one of the most controversial and talked-about legal decisions. But one of the most contested provisions of the Act ' a mandate known as the "Physician Payment Sunshine provisions" may have larger implications for pharmaceutical companies and others.
Seasonal Tenants and Lease Reviews
October 25, 2012
Now is the time for all parties to think about creative ways to maximize revenues and to review their relevant documents to identify their rights and obligations before the cheer of the holiday time is upon us.
Pinning Your Company's Hopes on Pinterest
September 28, 2012
By sharing images and encouraging others to re-pin them, Pinterest users may inadvertently engage in copyright or trademark infringement, violate licensing agreements, or run afoul of FTC rules for commercial endorsements.
Marketing and Pinterest
September 27, 2012
Heralded as the next big thing in social media, Pinterest presents new legal risks for companies engaged in social media marketing. Here's what you need to know.
Courts in NY, TN Rule on Impact of Federal Copyright Law on Pre-1972 Recordings
September 27, 2012
How federal copyright law may affect state common law copyrights in sound recordings has long been a priority concern for record labels. Two courts recently rendered decisions on this issue.
Bit Parts
September 27, 2012
Alleging "Online" Distribution Not Enough to Establish Simultaneous International "Publication" <br>Expert Report on Value of "Bogart" Ruled Reliable
Mergers, Acquisitions and Licensing on Rise for Content Companies in China
September 27, 2012
This second installment of a two-part article continues coverage of Chinese/U.S. film developments, and discusses concerns in the Chinese online industry as well as the increasing presence of U.S. intellectual property and entertainment law firms in China.
Marilyn Monroe's Right of Publicity Not Descendible
September 27, 2012
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the heirs to Marilyn Monroe's estate did not inherit the rights to her publicity because she was a resident of New York, where such rights are not recognized posthumously.
Antitrust Unlikely to Restrict Today's 'Runs,' 'Clearances' in Film Distribution
September 27, 2012
In the years since the Paramount/Loew's decree was issued, antitrust law has evolved, giving greater flexibility to manufacturers and distributors in granting territorial or customer exclusivity.

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