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Copyright Fever: Battle Over 'Disco Inferno' Rages
It sounds like a law school hypothetical. Two men wrote a song and sold their rights. Now the copyright is up for renewal but, as the transfer owner starts the renewal process, one of the men dies -- after filing his own renewal paperwork. The second man is still alive, and claims their intent was to transfer all rights -- including renewal rights -- but the estate of the first man disagrees. Now what? This bizarre scenario will be decided as the case of the 1970s hit "Disco Inferno" goes to court.When Disaster Strikes: Bankruptcy Law's 'Special Circumstances' Loophole
A little-discussed loophole in the new federal bankruptcy law could soften some of the controversial law's bite -- depending on how judges interpret it. The wild card is that Chapter 7 filers can sidestep the new means test if they can show that "special circumstances" -- such as the recent hurricanes -- have shrunk their income or increased their debts. But no one is sure how special circumstances will be defined for other debtors forced into court by events beyond their control.Trending Stories
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