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Bit Parts
August 01, 2017
Consumers' Digital Music Price-Fixing Suit Ruled No "Class" Act<br>Marshall Tucker Band's Former Manager Loses Bid for Attorney Fees After Prevailing in Trademark Action Brought Against It By the Band
WannaCry Attack Is a Wakeup Call for Cyber Preparedness
August 01, 2017
Until May 12, 2017, the more highly publicized ransomware incidents were localized targets impacting only one or a small number of businesses. WannaCry made it clear that ransomware could reach a broad cross-section of computers worldwide, at essentially the same time. There are very few, if any, businesses that can safely say they are not targets for cyber-criminals, because at the very least, businesses have personnel records for their employees.
Business Crimes Hotline
August 01, 2017
Analysis of a case involving Social Security disability fraud.
Real Property Law
August 01, 2017
In-depth analysis and discussion of several important rulings.
Case Notes
August 01, 2017
Analysis of a case in which a prescribed drug allegedly contributed to a young man's death.
The 'Faltering Company' and 'Unforeseen Business Circumstances' Exceptions Under The WARN Act
July 07, 2017
<b><i>Traps for the Unwary or Lifesavers for the Unlucky?</b></i><p>The WARN Act contains several affirmative defenses that provide employers with a complete defense to liability under the statute when a company's exigent condition forces an immediate cessation of operations. This article identifies the key features (including the benefits and drawbacks) of each.
<b><i>Online Extra</b></i><br> After Years of Setbacks, Patent Owners Try to Turn Tide in Congress
July 03, 2017
Patent owners have taken control of the patent reform debate in the 115th Congress, but it's not clear yet who's supposed to be listening.
Quarterly State Compliance Review
July 02, 2017
This edition of the Quarterly State Compliance Review looks at some legislation of interest to corporate lawyers that went into effect between May 1 and July 1, as well as some recent cases of interest from the courts of Delaware, Michigan, and Texas.
Twists and Turns of Copyright Litigation Over <i>Jersey Boys</i> Musical Reach Latest Stage
July 02, 2017
Since 2007, the development of the musical has been the source of protracted litigation that reached its latest stage in June 2017.
Patent Infringement
July 02, 2017
<b><i>Supreme Court Turns Back Clock</b></i><p>Although <i>TC Heartland v. Kraft Foods </i> answers the question of where a domestic corporation resides in patent infringement cases, it does not fully answer the question of where proper venue lies.

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