Bankruptcy Sale or Termination of Copyrights. Which One Rules?By Beverly A. Berneman & Victoria R. LiebermanMarch 2024A battle between a record company and the members and heirs of a famous rap group is brewing in the Southern District of Florida. The primary issue is whether an author’s ability to terminate a transfer of rights under the Copyright Act is negated by a bankruptcy court order permitting a sale of the author’s works.
The Corporate Transparency Act: A New Era of Business AccountabilityBy Nikhil A. MehtaMarch 2024The Corporate Transparency Act, which aims to enhance transparency among business entities by combating illicit financial activities and bolstering efforts by the federal government to prevent money laundering and other financial crimes, went into effect on January 1.
Don’t Plan to Win, Plan to Avoid LitigationBy Daniel KeganMarch 2024When contract negotiations seem stuck, it can be helpful to temporarily ignore the differing preferred provisions and reflect on the negotiation process and what might be causing the conflict.
Intellectual Improbabilities™By Daniel KeganMarch 2024An eclectic gathering of recent intellectual property developments.