Commercial Law & Contracts, Business Organization, Art, Entertainment & Sports Law

Amnesty for Armstrong? Lessons for the Compliance Practitioner

by Thomas Fox on 2/1/2013

The Lance Armstrong saga continues to provide many lessons for the compliance practitioner. A recent article on ESPN.com, entitled “Lance calls for amnesty program”, reported that Armstrong has come out in favor of those who...more

Texas Rangers: Lenders Strike Out in Challenge to Financial Advisors’ Professional Fees

by Cadwalader - Financial Restructuring on 10/10/2012

On September 25, 2012, Judge D. Michael Lynn for the United States Bankruptcy Court of the Northern District of Texas held that a “tail provision” for professional fees rendered prepetition survived – and was not cut off by –...more

FCPA Compliance Considerations for the Fashion and Beauty Industry

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 8/31/2012

In recent years, the U.S. government has vigorously enforced the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") against individuals and companies representing a variety of industries. Recent press reports suggest that entertainment...more

Mark Burnett Settles $70 Million Entertainment Lawsuit

by Anthony Caruso on 4/10/2012

Mark Burnett Settles $70 Million Entertainment Lawsuit Producer Mark Burnet, who is behind several popular television programs including Survivor and the Apprentice, recently settled an entertainment lawsuit brought by his...more

Could Social Media Put Your New York or New Jersey Business Lawsuit at Risk?

by Robert Levy on 4/9/2012

Could Social Media Put Your New York or New Jersey Business Lawsuit at Risk? by Robert Levy on April 9, 2012 There is growing concern in the legal community that social media use by jurors could influence the way...more

A Terms of Trade Primer - Part 6 (Equity)

by Heenan Blaikie LLP on 8/3/2011

With apologies for the delay, this is the sixth installment in our series about the new Terms of Trade applicable to the English-language Canadian private broadcasting industry (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5). This...more

Navigating Nonprofit Partnerships, Joint Ventures & Commercial Co-Ventures: How Arts Organizations Can Avoid the Legal Pitfalls

by Venable LLP on 4/22/2011

Overview *Promotional and Fundraising Affiliations – Corporate Sponsorships – Licensing (Passive Royalty Income) – Commercial Co-Venture *Joint Activities – Joint Programs Via Contract – Subsidiary Entities •...more

Watercraft, Playboy, and the 9th Circuit's view of Google Adwords

by Ken Priore on 3/14/2011

The 9th Circuit has taken a another look at trademark law in the Internet era and determined that the use of a competitor’s name in Google’s Adwords does not constitute trademark infringement....more

Interesting Articles And News From Around the Web: 10/11-10/17/2010

by Aaron Minc on 10/17/2010

Interesting Articles And News From Around the Web: 10/11-10/17/2010 Business Litigation News...more

Work For Hire. Intellectual Property Contract.

by Francine Ward on 10/8/2010

Work for Hire Agreement, Intellectual Property Contract, Intellectual Property Agreement, Hire Agreement, Content Creation protection, Asset Protection Agreement,...more

How to Form a LLC in Arizona

by The Law Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth, P.C. on 9/12/2010

How to Form a LLC in Arizona For many self-employed Arizonans, forming an LLC is the best choice for their business. Likewise for many sole proprietorships, partnerships, and other small businesses. LLCs—limited liability...more

How to Enforce Online Website Agreements

by Frank Natoli on 8/16/2010

The number one concern I have observed with our clients’ online terms and agreements is NOT with the substantive drafting of the provisions, but with the way these contracts (and yes, they are binding contracts) are...more

Saving Your Website from Identity Theft

by Frank Natoli on 8/16/2010

Your website can be a casualty of identity theft. Businesses spend substantial time and money developing web presence that communicates a look-and-feel that captures the businesses’ philosophy and mission. The look-and-feel...more

Why Choose an LLC?

by Frank Natoli on 8/16/2010

A limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure that combines the characteristics of a partnership with those of a corporation. . . ...more

Legal Bootstrapping: Make the Most of Your Legal Budget

by Frank Natoli on 8/16/2010

Let’s face it, for many of us starting a new business on a shoestring budget the prospect of hiring a competent business attorney is little more than a pipedream. As a grassroots entrepreneur, I get that. But as a small...more

Breach of Contract Explained

by Frank Natoli on 8/11/2010

If a party to a contract fails to fulfill its obligations as set forth in the contract then the other party may be entitled to damages. However, the amount of damages which may be recovered is dependent upon how fundamental...more

What is a Work-for-Hire Agreement?

by Frank Natoli on 8/10/2010

Businesses, individuals and organizations often hire people to create work for them. It is important that the business, individual or organization that is hiring someone else to create a written or artistic work on their...more

Copyright Infringement and the Advantages of Registration

by Frank Natoli on 8/10/2010

All original works that are fixed in a stable and permanent form are automatically deemed copyrighted pursuant to federal law. That means that if a work is new, rather than copied, and on a fixed platform such as paper or...more

7 Most Common Myths of Copyright Law

by Frank Natoli on 8/10/2010

The principles of copyrighting seem straightforward. However, each year numerous lawsuits are brought in the United States federal courts claiming copyright infringement. So, what went wrong and why are people confused about...more

Entrepreneur's Entity Formation Quick-Guide

by Frank Natoli on 8/6/2010

Setting up a new business is an important process that needs to be considered thoughfully. This brief overview offers answers to the more common questions entrepreneurs have when creating their new entities. What are the...more

Business Formation Q&A

by D. Lee Gwinn on 7/27/2010

Summarizes the different types of business entities and formational documents involved....more

Supreme Court Reaffirms Conspiracy Risks Of Joint Ventures

by Reed Smith on 5/28/2010

On May 24, 2010, the United States Supreme Court held, in American Needle, Inc. v. National Football League, et al., that the NFL, its teams, and intra-league ventures, are not a single enterprise for the purposes of Section...more

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Amnesty for Armstrong? Lessons for the Compliance Practitioner

Texas Rangers: Lenders Strike Out in Challenge to Financial Advisors’ Professional Fees

FCPA Compliance Considerations for the Fashion and Beauty Industry

Mark Burnett Settles $70 Million Entertainment Lawsuit

Could Social Media Put Your New York or New Jersey Business Lawsuit at Risk?

A Terms of Trade Primer - Part 6 (Equity)

Navigating Nonprofit Partnerships, Joint Ventures & Commercial Co-Ventures: How Arts Organizations Can Avoid the Legal Pitfalls

Watercraft, Playboy, and the 9th Circuit's view of Google Adwords

Interesting Articles And News From Around the Web: 10/11-10/17/2010

Work For Hire. Intellectual Property Contract.

How to Form a LLC in Arizona

How to Enforce Online Website Agreements

Saving Your Website from Identity Theft

Why Choose an LLC?

Legal Bootstrapping: Make the Most of Your Legal Budget

Breach of Contract Explained

What is a Work-for-Hire Agreement?

Copyright Infringement and the Advantages of Registration

7 Most Common Myths of Copyright Law

Entrepreneur's Entity Formation Quick-Guide

Business Formation Q&A

Supreme Court Reaffirms Conspiracy Risks Of Joint Ventures

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