The Interplay of Bankruptcy, Copyrights and Security Interests in Film Properties
October 02, 2015
The U.S. Bankruptcy Code is written so perversely in favor of a bankrupt party that a bankruptcy can upset all reasonable expectations of anyone doing business with that party. In the film industry, rights can be lost, payment obligations cancelled and other contractual obligations left in limbo for years.
New York State's New Maintenance Legislation
October 02, 2015
The New York Legislature recently passed a bill essentially providing for a complete overhaul of the law in the State of New York pertaining to maintenance under Domestic Relations Law ' 236 and spousal support under Family Court Act ' 412.
Significant UK Court Ruling on Data Protection Liability
October 02, 2015
The UK's Court of Appeal gave a very important judgment earlier this year in the so-called Vidal-Hall case concerning Google's Internet behavior tracking through a browser. The court found that: first, misuse of private information is now classified as a tort; and, second, financial compensation for distress caused by breaches of the Data Protection Act 1998 may now be claimed, despite there being no monetary loss.
Peering Into Copyright Office's Report on Orphan Works
October 02, 2015
What happens when a party wants to use a photograph, image, writing or other work that may be subject to copyright protection, but cannot identify or locate the original author to secure permission? The dilemma these "orphan works" poses was the subject of a recent 106-page report by the U.S. Copyright Office. The report has left the creative world abuzz and, in many cases, aghast at the implications of proposed legislation some believe would effectively overhaul the U.S. Copyright Act.
Verdicts
October 02, 2015
Is the MCARE Act applicable to expert testimony when a nurse, not a physician, is a defendant? A Pennsylvania court says no.
Bit Parts
October 02, 2015
Attorney Fees Award to Victor Willis in Song Termination-Rights Litigation<br>New York Federal Court Supports Descendibility of Lanham Act False Endorsement Claims
<b><i>Ptaszsynski v. Atlantic Health Sys</i></b>.
October 02, 2015
The New Jersey Appellate Division's opinion in <I>Ptaszynski v. Atlantic Health Sys. Inc.</I> will impact not only New Jersey nursing home litigation, but also that state's medical malpractice litigation in general. Here's why.
Quarterly State Compliance Review
October 02, 2015
This edition of the Quarterly State Compliance Review looks at some legislation of interest to corporate lawyers that went into effect between Aug. 1 and Oct. 1, 2015, including amendments to Delaware's corporation and LLC laws. It also looks at some recent cases of interest, including two decisions from Delaware's Chancery Court.
