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<i>Commentary:</i> Amended Opinion No Cause for Alarm in 'Blurred Lines' Case Outcome
September 01, 2018
Over the summer, a divided panel of the Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of a new trial motion and an order denying rehearing <i>en banc</i> in <i>Williams v. Gaye.</i> We now consider whether the final affirmance of the jury verdict in favor of Marvin Gaye's heirs is likely to wreak havoc on musical creativity as some, including the dissent, have argued. For us, the short answer is no.
Acquisition of Claims for Plan Control
September 01, 2018
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently provided additional guidance to creditors seeking to block confirmation of a plan by…
Cooperatives & Condominiums
September 01, 2018
Assignment of Right to Purchase Held Not Fraudulent
Disney Claims over Party Characters Partially Dismissed
September 01, 2018
Disney Enterprises has been handed a setback in an ill-conceived lawsuit: Going after people who dress up as Disney-owned characters like Elsa from <i>Frozen</i> or Chewbacca from <i>Star Wars</i> to perform at children's birthday parties.
Law Firm Leadership: What is Legal Design Thinking?
September 01, 2018
While Design Thinking — a creative process for innovation — has become a staple topic in MBA programs and tech companies, it is just now showing up in law practice management circles.
What Is Legal Design Thinking?
September 01, 2018
Design Thinking — a creative process for innovation — has become a staple topic in MBA programs and tech companies, it is just now showing up in law practice management circles.
'Secured Lender's Corner:' Protecting the Secured Lender Before a Mortgagor or Lessee Files Bankruptcy
September 01, 2018
It is important for a secured lender to protect itself when entering a transaction with a borrower or lessee to avoid a total loss if the borrower or lessee files a bankruptcy petition or if the leased equipment is damaged, missing or both.
Opportunity Zones and Commercial Real Estate
September 01, 2018
One of the many provisions of last year's tax overhaul was the creation of a little-noticed program called Opportunity Zones, which was designed to give investors tax breaks for investments in designated areas. Now, attention is starting to pick up as the program takes shape.
The Price to Pay for De Novo Review of PTO Decisions
September 01, 2018
<b><i>NantKwest v Iancu</b></i><p>The Federal Circuit sitting <i>en banc</i> reversed its own prior ruling and held that “all expenses of the proceeding” does not include attorneys' fees.
Real Property Law
September 01, 2018
Temple Awarded Specific Performance of Agreement to Reconvey<br>Inadequacy of Sale Price Insufficient to Set Aside Foreclosure Sale<br>Questions of Fact About Purchaser's Ability to Perform<br>Knowledge of True Owner's Claim Does Not Defeat Adverse Possession Defense<br>Contract Vendee Entitled to Specific Performance<br>Land Seller Did Not Violate General Business Law Section 349<br>Statute of Limitations Bars Foreclosure Claim

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