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2024 Articles

Bankruptcy Sale or Termination of Copyrights. Which One Rules? By Beverly A. Berneman & Victoria R. Lieberman March 2024 A 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 Accountability By Nikhil A. Mehta March 2024 The 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 Litigation By Daniel Kegan March 2024 When 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 Kegan March 2024 An eclectic gathering of recent intellectual property developments.
NLRB Announces Most Expansive Definition of Joint Employment Yet, With Potential Significant Implications for Franchisors, Staffing Agencies and More By Caroline Burnett, JT Charron, William F. Dugan, Kimberly Franko, Autumn Sharp, & Will Woods March 2024 An overview of the new standard for "joint employer" status.