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Judicial View on 'Arising Out of' Exclusion in Bill Cosby Policy
March 02, 2017
The claims over the last few years by numerous individuals who allege sexual misconduct by comedian Bill Cosby have also led to disputes about the obligation of Cosby's insurers to pay for his defense attorneys and any eventual settlements or judgments. A decision by a federal district court in Massachusetts, where Cosby lives, addresses these disputes.
Choice of Law Bars Rapper's Defamation Case
March 02, 2017
A Delaware federal judge dismissed a defamation suit by a rapper formerly affiliated with the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan who claimed media outlets falsely reported that he attempted a grisly act of self-mutilation and attempted suicide.
Pre-1972 Recordings Case Against Sirius In GA Hits Spotlight
March 02, 2017
A few days before the Second Circuit published its decision ordering the dismissal of Flo & Eddie's closely watched class-action lawsuit against Sirius XM Radio over the use by the satellite provider of pre-1972 sound recordings, the Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments in a class action case against iHeartMedia over its use of pre-1972 sound recordings.
Ruling Issued on IMDb.com Challenge to CA Actor-Age Law
March 02, 2017
A federal judge in San Francisco issued a preliminary injunction on February 22 halting a California state law that requires online entertainment database IMDb.com to remove actors' ages on request.
Lohan, Mob Wives Right of Publicity Suits to Be Heard By NY Apps. Ct.
March 02, 2017
New York state's highest court has granted leave to appeal to actress Lindsay Lohan and former reality television star Karen Gravano in their suits over alleged misappropriations of their likenesses in the video game <i>Grand Theft Auto V</i>.
In the Courts
March 02, 2017
The Fifth Circuit recently clarified the Anti-Kickback Act. Here's an analysis of the ruling.
BIT PARTS
March 02, 2017
California Federal Court Rules in Favor of YouTube in Lawsuit over Removal of Artist's Music Video<br>Daman Wayans' Anti-SLAPP Motion Is Granted in Racial Harassment Suit by Actor<br>Lanham Act Doesn't Apply to Unauthorized Use of Roger Nichols Song in Political Ad<br>
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 02, 2017
SXSW Conference<br>The Changing Analysis of Copyright Infringement in Music
New York Court Sees No Fair Use in <i>Star-Trek</i> Inspired Fan Film
March 01, 2017
The creative story-telling that fueled the passion of fans inspired a number of them to expand the Star Trek universe on their own through "fan films," which can challenge the property owners' efforts to maintain the integrity and appeal of their franchise. If unchecked, unauthorized derivatives could lead to an eventual loss of the copyright and trademark rights that underlie the value of the property.
Second Circuit Reverses District Court in <i>Marblegate</i>, Making It Easier to Restructure Bonds Outside of a Chapter 11 Case
March 01, 2017
On Jan. 17, 2017, in a closely watched dispute, the Second Circuit issued its long-anticipated decision in <i>Marblegate Asset Management, LLC v. Education Management Finance Corp.</i>, construing Section 316(b) narrowly, holding that it only prohibits "non-consensual amendments to an indenture's core payment terms" and does not protect noteholders' practical ability to receive payment.

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