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Patentees Out of Luck Again: Sides with DraftKings that Remote Gambling Patent Ineligible

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court’s dismissal of patentee Beteiro’s infringement complaints against DraftKings, et al., The court rejected Beteiro’s argument that the claims were tied to technological improvements, finding they involved “the mere use of computers as tools and do not claim any improvement in the computer-related technology itself.”

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Is Jerry West’s Potential Lawsuit Against HBO Over His Portrayal in the Lakers Docudrama “Winning Time” a Jump Ball?

The IP Law Blog

One of the portrayals West claims to be defamatory was HBO’s depictions of his reaction to the drafting of Magic Johnson. Apparently, West went as far as to try to convince Jack Kent Cooke, the outgoing owner of the Lakers, not to draft Johnson. According to the opinion of the De Havilland court, that may be a challenge to establish.

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18 Ex-NBA Players Charged With Defrauding League Healthcare Plan of $4 Million

The Crime Report

District Court in Manhattan, include conspiracy to commit health-care fraud and wire fraud. Terrence Williams, the scheme’s alleged ringleader and a 2009 draft pick, circulated the false invoices to the others in exchange for kickbacks. The charges, filed in U.S. Also among those charged were Darius Miles, 39, the No.

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What Makes a Great Bankruptcy Attorney?

Diane Drain

Picking the right bankruptcy lawyer is a lot like picking the right head coach for a sports team. Read carefully the representation agreement, the draft schedules, the court’s notices and communications from your lawyer. Provide promptly information and feed back when requested so that court deadlines can be met.

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Gulls Hockey Team Gets Wings Clipped In IP Dispute With Hockey League

The IP Law Blog

Last month the District Court for the Central District of California granted the defendant’s motion for summary judgment in the case San Diego Gulls Hockey Club, LLC v ECHL, Inc. The court did not find anything ambiguous about the 2015 assignment agreement. This case presents a cautionary story for transactional attorneys.

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Working as an Associate Solicitor in Private Client Law

SimplyLawJobs

I draft a huge volume of documents and letters every day, from Wills to powers of attorney, to trust and estate tax returns.” Strong academics help, but I would also consider sporting achievements too, because they show that you have the ability to work as a team and succeed.

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What Law Firms Look For in a CV

SimplyLawJobs

Ideal experiences include shadowing of a lawyer, work experience placements, previous employment, sitting in court etc. Examples could include captain of a sports team, or secretary or president of a university society. Experience gained during your education can also be relevant.