Conflict of Laws

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Written by Dr Abubakri Yekini, a Lecturer in Law at Lagos State University. This is the fourth and penultimate online symposium on Private International Law in Nigeria initially announced on this blog. Investors may envisage multiple proceedings and the cost of such proceedings are factored into the contract ab initio.

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The Estrin Report

MARCH 23, 2022

Law firms and in-house legal departments are coming at us with request upon request upon request (ok, you get it) for corporate paralegals all over the country. And here’s a little known secret: law firms are throwing money at legal staffing organizations by giving them 10-30 % more in fees so they get preferential treatment.

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LexForti

MARCH 16, 2022

Today’s post has been contributed by lawyer Lauren Blair who has over 25 years of experience in litigation, including media & entertainment law; and by a New York based music band Spells and Curses. It’s important for the artist to understand if the contract is for a work for hire.

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Conflict of Laws

DECEMBER 16, 2020

This is the third online symposium on Private International Law in Nigeria initially announced on this blog. The Nigerian private international law (hereinafter PIL) regime is significantly influenced by the common law. Written by Richard Mike Mlambe, Attorney and Lecturer at University of Malawi- The Polytechnic.

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

Lang Van is a California corporation that produces and distributes Vietnamese music and entertainment, owning the copyrights to thousands of songs and programs. As to the first prong, the Ninth Circuit readily concluded that because the claim was one for copyright infringement, it was clearly a claim under federal law.

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The Fashion Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The newly-filed case is one of the most high-profile examples in the budding field of NFT-related litigation. securities laws in the process, as the NFTs were not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. . Tarantino Joins a Growing List of NFT Lawsuits appeared first on The Fashion Law. The post Miramax v.

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LegalTalkNetwork

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

We also learned about the new member benefits as well as the ABA’s work to advance the rule of law and help people in distress around the country. This year’s meeting featured over 600 CLE programs including the CLE in the City series, which were CLEs held at the most prestigious law firms in San Francisco.

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The Process Street

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Applications of AI in law AI applications in law are wide-ranging and can include: Legal research and analysis AI-powered platforms can quickly scan and analyze large volumes of legal documents, statutes, case law, and regulations to provide relevant information and insights to lawyers and judges.

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InHouseOps

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I earned my BA in film, television, and theatre from the University of Notre Dame, then went to Quinnipiac University School of Law thinking I would love litigation; something about being in a courtroom seemed to dovetail nicely with a theatre background.

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LegalTalkNetwork

JUNE 26, 2019

The programming struck a winning balance between the educational, entertaining, and intriguing. Topics included everything from opinion vs. fact based journalism and the ethics of using contract attorneys to freedom of speech and the national debt. State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2019: Ethical Use of Contract Lawyers with Penny Robe.

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The IP Law Blog

MAY 18, 2023

UMG considers this a violation of copyright law. The issue of whether training an AI tool on existing copyright-protected works constitutes infringement or is fair use is currently being litigated in a number of cases. California also has a common law right of publicity that’s a bit broader than the statute.

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LexForti

JUNE 4, 2021

One of the most vital concerns that a legal practitioner is essentially seen to deal with, that is with respect to any particular dispute or one that has arisen out of a legal relationship between the respective parties subsequently brings into consideration the forum which has/will/have the territorial jurisdiction to entertain such a dispute.

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LawTechnologyToday

JULY 7, 2021

Attorneys, law enforcement officers, and members of the court can review materials and make recommendations within the platform. Typically, these no-cost platforms also have shorter contract periods too. The post How Courts Can Benefit From the New Consumer Mindset appeared first on Law Technology Today.

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? In this interview series called “5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field of Law”, we are talking to top lawyers who share what it takes to excel and stand out in your industry. I cannot stress that enough.

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Broadcast Law Blog

JULY 1, 2015

Pre-1972 sound recordings (sound recordings being a song or other audio material, as recorded by a particular artist) first released in the United States are different than other sound recordings, as they do not have protections under Federal copyright law. bootlegged copies), not performance rights. What does this settlement mean?

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The Fashion Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

copyright laws.”. Despite not being “licensed or otherwise authorized to reproduce, publically display, distribute and/or use the photograph,” Vila claims that Staud “reproduced and publicly displayed the photograph on [its] Instagram Story,” thereby running afoul of the law. OCTOBER 2019 – Splash News v. Moschino S.P.A.,

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JonathanTurley

JUNE 17, 2022

A typical contract simply says that coaches are expected to act in a way “both publicly and privately, which promotes the best interests of the Club, the NFL and professional football, in general.” However, Rivera knows Del Rio is not going to complain or litigate if he wants to continue in the NFL.

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Conflict of Laws

APRIL 12, 2023

Ayer Chair in Business Law and Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law. Russia joined the restrictive immunity camp in 2016 when its law on the jurisdictional immunity of foreign states went into effect. If adopted, this law would move China to into the restrictive immunity camp as well.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 4, 2023

VoiceScript Ai.Law Elevator Pitch: Provides AI-generated litigation documents, from pleadings to discovery. We are the first AI-driven platform to focus specifically on drafting litigation documents. The substantial amount of time lawyers spend drafting documents during litigation. What makes you unique or innovative?

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SCOTUSBlog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Of relevance to this dispute, the provision calls for preemption whenever the state law “prevents or significantly interferes with the exercise by the national bank of its powers.” For Bank of America, New York’s law falls squarely within the domain of laws the court consistently has rejected.

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SCOTUSBlog

JULY 6, 2021

Muller is the Bouma fellow in law and professor of law at the University of Iowa College of Law. Democratic National Committee set the path for the six-justice majority of the Supreme Court to reject challenges to two Arizona laws. The Democratic National Committee challenged the two Arizona laws.

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The IP Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Falwell sued Penthouse for infringement of common law copyright, among other claims. While courts have recognized common law protection for the spoken word, according to the Taggart holding, courts have not and cannot recognize a proprietary interest where there is no tangible embodiment of the expression of an idea.

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