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No Longer Paid in Full: "Full Costs" Covers Only Taxable Costs in Copyright Cases

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A unanimous ruling by the Supreme Court held that the word "full" was insufficient to justify awarding additional, nontaxable costs to the prevailing party. Under the American Rule, the prevailing party ordinarily must bear...more

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The Supreme Court Clarifies Standard For Attorney Fee Awards In Copyright Cases

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Copyright infringement litigation has been on the rise in recent years, particularly in the Central District of California, with the apparel industry feeling the brunt of this uptick. In a typical case, a plaintiff alleges...more

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