New Department of Labor Regulation Expands Access to Employee Benefits
December 01, 2018
The rule, overseen by the DOL's Employee Benefits Security Administration, modifies the definition of “employer” under ERISA regarding entities that could sponsor group health and benefit coverage.
DMCA Filmmakers Exemption Expanded
December 01, 2018
Digital Millennium Copyright Act exemptions aren't just for documentary filmmakers anymore. The U.S. Copyright Office and Library of Congress has broadened a DMCA exemption to now allow more filmmakers to circumvent anti-copying technology and rip short video clips for purposes of commentary and criticism.
Case Note
December 01, 2018
'Clerical Error' Must Be Altered to Reflect the Plea, Not the Indictment
Fifth Circuit Holds Asset Purchaser Unable to Acquire Rejected License Agreement
December 01, 2018
A license agreement "deemed rejected by operation of law" could not be acquired under a court-approved asset purchase agreement, held the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Due Diligence in Distressed Community Hospitals
December 01, 2018
Many community hospitals are in distress. The causes are varied but have a constant theme — the cost to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Media & Communications: PR and Marketing — Like PB&J
December 01, 2018
<b><i>Why They Are Different but Must Work Together</b></i><p>In today's environment, any divide between marketing and communication can diminish even the most benevolent marketing and PR efforts. The intersection between them can reveal a pot of gold of useful insights into how we should “manage” all of our legal marketing strategic efforts.
Further Guidance On Article III Standing To Appeal PTAB Decisions Coming Soon
December 01, 2018
How, if at all, can a non-injured party that challenges a patent before the PTAB and loses may then demonstrate Article III standing to appeal to the federal courts from the PTAB's decision upholding the patent's validity.
Secured Creditors Beware of Your Descriptions, Nomenclature and Terminations
December 01, 2018
Secured creditors can learn a great deal from a few recent bankruptcy cases involving the Uniform Commercial Code that remind us that the “devil is in the details.” These cases show that it is unrealistic to expect forgiveness by a court after a misstep involving Article 9 of the UCC.
Bit Parts
December 01, 2018
Phil Everly's Family Time-Barred From Claiming Co-Ownership of “Cathy's Clown” Song Copyright With Brother Don<br>Newsworthiness and Public Interest Exceptions in Indiana's Right-of-Publicity Statute Apply to Fantasy Sports
The Gold Rush of NJ Cannabis Leasing: Avoiding a Few Traps for the Unwary
December 01, 2018
In this ever-evolving space, where 30 states have permitted medical cannabis and nine states have permitted adult-use cannabis, there are many issues that come into play in a lease tailored to cannabis dispensing or grow facilities. This article sensitizes the reader to the notion that these types of leases are not “business as usual,” and that they have their own nuances.
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