New York Law Journal | Analysis
By David J. Kaufmann | October 17, 2017
In his Franchising column, David J. Kaufmann writes: The requirements, restrictions, prohibitions and clarifications introduced by the 2017 NASAA FPR Commentary are truly significant, the most extensive overhaul of the rules governing financial performance representations since 1993.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Robert J. Bernstein and Robert W. Clarida | October 17, 2017
In their Copyright Law column, Robert J. Bernstein and Robert W. Clarida discuss a recent decision which upheld the fair use defense with regard to "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and dismissed the copyright infringement and other counterclaims with prejudice.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Milton Springut | October 17, 2017
Milton Springut discusses two recent decisions which will require that strategies for protecting decorative designs incorporated into useful articles be rethought.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Peter Fisch and Mitchell Berg | October 17, 2017
In their Transactional Real Estate column, Peter Fisch and Mitchell Berg of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison discuss representation and warranty insurance which has become commonplace in M&A transactions. They offer the question of whether real estate transactions will follow suit, and conclude that "for more complex transactions, where traditional due diligence may fall short or be impractical, or where an entity rather than an asset is being acquired, the answer may be yes."
Daily Report Online | Analysis
By Steven A. Meyerowitz | October 17, 2017
A federal district court in Georgia has refused to dismiss claims brought against a life insurer by a wife accused of killing her husband after the insurer froze the account into which it had previously deposited the proceeds of his life insurance policy.
International Edition | Analysis
By Anna Ward | October 17, 2017
Partners size up BLP's latest US merger proposal following last year's Greenberg talks
The Legal Intelligencer | Analysis|News
By Lizzy McLellan | The Legal Intelligencer | October 16, 2017
Bigger isn't always better when a firm wants to practice internationally.
By Scott Graham | The Recorder | October 16, 2017
After several IP-heavy seasons, the 2017 term at the U.S. Supreme Court looks to be a quiet one for intellectual property—with one big exception.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Mario Mancuso and Luci Hague | October 16, 2017
Mario Mancuso and Luci Hague discuss certain key CFIUS developments and related takeaways for boards and deal professionals.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Lynn K. Neuner and William T. Russell Jr. | October 16, 2017
In their New York Court of Appeals Roundup, Lynn K. Neuner and William T. Russell Jr. write: The constellation of opinions in Myers reinforces historical statutes, cases, a State Task Force, and legislative activity that all come out in support of imposing criminal penalties in New York on individuals, including physicians, who intentionally act to aid a person in committing suicide.
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