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<i>Aereo</i>: The Uncertain Limits of What the Supreme Court Decided
August 02, 2014
On June 25, 2014, a 6-3 majority of the U.S. Supreme Court held that Aereo's streaming service ' which allowed customers to view over-the-air TV broadcasts via the Internet ' violated the broadcasters' public performance right under the Copyright Act. Applying what the dissent derided as "an improvised standard ('looks-like-cable-TV')," the majority held that Aereo infringed copyrights owned by the television networks.
How a Lessor of Cows Can Ensure a 'True Lease'
August 02, 2014
Most lawyers in the equipment financing business in urban areas have never handled a deal involving animals, such as livestock. So this article is dedicated to those equipment leasing specialists ' and their attorneys ' who represent dairy producers, ranchers, or those who plan to retire to a farm or dude ranch.
Peer-to-Peer Networks
August 02, 2014
Peer-to-peer e-commerce platforms seem to be popping up almost daily, touching nearly every vertical ripe for disruption, or at least providing just a little grease for the wheel.
<i><b>BREAKING NEWS</i></b>Fourth Circuit Strikes Virginia's Same-Sex Marriage Ban
July 28, 2014
A divided federal appeals court on July 28 ruled that Virginia's ban on same sex marriage is unconstitutional.
More Family Law Reforms in the Works
July 02, 2014
At press time, a bill that reforms many elements of Connecticut's guardian <I>ad litem </I>(GAL) system was awaiting the signature of Gov. Dannel Malloy. If he signs it, no one will be particularly happy.
Business Crimes Hotline
July 02, 2014
Question on Appeal: Can Federal Prosecutors Reach Electronic Communications Abroad?
Redaction: What You Need to Know
July 02, 2014
While the term <i>redaction</i> is well known in the legal community and government agencies, the term itself is new to those not in the fields mentioned above. Because of improper redaction making its way into the headlines, more and more people are seeing the term.
Case Notes
July 02, 2014
An in-depth look at several key rulings.
Arbitrating Against Non-Signatories
July 02, 2014
Arbitration is a creature of contract, made between consenting parties. As such, it is generally thought that those who have not signed an arbitration agreement cannot be compelled to arbitrate. While that is often the case, like most legal rules, it has its exceptions. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has recognized five of them.
Drug & Device News
July 02, 2014
Recent news of importance.

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