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Important Revision of EPTL 5-1.4: Extension of Revocatory Effect of Divorce
On July 7, 2008, Governor Paterson signed into law a bill that extends the revocatory effect of divorce to non-probate dispositions of property and certain fiduciary designations of a former spouse. This article summarizes the provisions of the newly enacted law and outlines how it differs from the Uniform Probate Code Section after which it was patterned. Read more.
July 16, 2008
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“A Passport to Virtual Worlds ”
Internet Law & Strategy published Sean F. Kane's article "A Passport to Virtual Worlds" in its June 2008 Vol. 6, No. 6 issue.
June 30, 2008
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“Virtually Lawless: Legal and Economic Issues in Virtual Worlds”
Sean F. Kane authored a chapter of "Virtually Lawless: Legal and Economic Issues in Virtual Worlds", which PLI published as part of Information Technology Law Institute 2008, New Directions: Social Networks, Blogs, Privacy, Mash-ups, Virtual Worlds and Open Source in March 2008.
March 31, 2008
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Rules on Prehearing Dispositive Motions in Arbitrations
The New York Law Journal published Brian Maas and Amelia Brankov's article, "Rules on Prehearing Dispositive Motions in Arbitrations". Read more.
March 12, 2008
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Who’s My Client? Part I - The Intermittent Client
The New York Professional Responsibility Report featured Ronald C. Minkoff's article, "Who's My Client? Part I - The Intermittent Client" in its February 2008 edition.
February 1, 2008
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Intransigence on Diversity
Lisa E. Davis' article, "Intransigence on Diversity" appeared in the December/January edition of The Network Journal.
January 15, 2008
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Pricing Services to Increase Revenues
O’Dwyer’s PR published Gavin McElroy's article "Pricing Services to Increase Revenues" on its website.
January 9, 2008
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“Passporting of Avatars and Property Between Virtual Worlds”
E-commerce Law and Policy published Sean F. Kane's article "Passporting of Avatars and Property Between Virtual Worlds" in its December 2007, Vol. 9 issue.
December 31, 2007
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“Virtual Worlds Management Industry Forecast 2008”
Virtual Worlds Management published "Virtual Worlds Management Industry Forcast 2008", a peice Sean F. Kane contributed to as an author.
December 31, 2007
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Humor and Claim Substatiation
Two advertisers recently received a little more leeway to flex their collective funny bone–even when competitors were the butt of their jokes. Read more.
October 26, 2007
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Reward Ad Stars for Value, Results
Rick Kurnit's article "Reward Ad Stars for Value, Results" was published in Advertising Age's Career Guide edition on September 24, 2007.
September 24, 2007
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The Lasting Effect of Star Power
The New York Law Journal featured Linda Wank and Elisabeth Cavanagh's "The Lasting Effect of Star Power" as the lead article in the Trusts & Estates section of its September 17, 2007 publication.
September 17, 2007
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Compilation of Cases Involving Restrictive Covenants Among Law Partners
The ethical rules prohibiting lawyers from entering into restrictive covenants – Model Rule 5.6 and its predecessor, DR 2-108 of the Code of Professional Responsibility – are not as simple as they appear. For those lawyers, schooled under Cohen v. Lord Day & Lord, 75 N.Y.2d 95 (1989), the prohibition appears absolute: lawyers may not enter into agreements with their law partners that require those who leave the firm to forfeit earned compensation or other benefits if they compete with the firm. Some courts take an equally simplistic view. Read more.
July 28, 2007
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Developing an Advertising Compliance Program
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum authored the chapter "Developing an Advertising Compliance Program" included in the book Advertising and Litigation Best Practices. The book was published in July 2007 by Aspatore.
July 1, 2007
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E-Discovery From a Global Perspective
Lauren Bishow co-wrote the article, “E-Discovery From a Global Perspective: Applying the ‘Possession, Custody and Control’ Test to Electronic Information Stored Domestically and Abroad” published in The Legal Intelligencer.
June 1, 2007
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“Viacom v. YouTube Does the Highly Publicized Case Deal With The ‘Metaphysics of Law’?”
Internet Law & Strategy published Sean F. Kane's article on "Viacom v. YouTube" in its April 2007, Vol. 5, No. 4 issue.
April 30, 2007
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Patent Strategy in the Game Industry
Gamasutra published S. Gregory Boyd's article "Patent Strategy in the Game Industry". View Article
March 25, 2007
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Legal Consideratons for Branded Entertainment
As advertising agencies and production companies continue to get into the business of producing branded entertainment and other content that doesn't fall within the traditional definition of "advertising," they are faced with the challenge of adapting their businesses to meet the demands of these new projects. It should come as no surprise that when you're creating viral films, television shows, Second Life content or video games, for example, you're going to be faced with new business, production, and legal considerations. Read more.
March 23, 2007
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Government Certification = Business
The federal government and many city and state governments have programs designed to increase the flow of contracts to minority-owned and women-owned businesses. A recent example of a firm winning status as a women-owned business is Public Communications Inc. of Chicago. It won the designation of "Women's Business Enterprise" from the Women's Business Development Center, Chicago, and is seeking similar recognition from city, county, state and federal offices. Read more.
January 29, 2007
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Creating Some Buzz, Commercial Alert’s Complaint, FTC’s Guidance
Advertisers are increasingly turning to "buzz marketing" to communicate with today's consumers. These consumers are watching (and posting) videos on YouTube. They belong to social networking sites such as mySpace. They have avatars on Second Life. They have their own blogs. And, the theory goes, they are less susceptible to being influenced by traditional advertising campaigns. Read more.
January 26, 2007
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“Internet Gambling Banned, New Legislation Forces Online Gaming Sites to Decide ....”
Internet Law & Strategy published Sean Kane's article "Internet Gambling Banned, New Legislation Forces Online Gaming Sites to Decide When to Hold Them and When to Fold Them" was published in its November 2006 issue, Vol. 4, No. 11.
November 30, 2006
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Consider “Phantom Stock”
Smaller PR firms usually don't offer stock to employees because this raises complicated tax issues and minority ownership protection issues. It can also be costly to set up such a program. Also, PR firms may have to repurchase their own equity at a later date and take a financial hit. An alternative is "phantom stock" which lets employees share in the growth of a firm but eliminates the complications of actual stock. Read more.
November 8, 2006
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“New Kinds of e-Commerce”
E-Commerce Law & Strategy, Vol. 23, No. 4. published Sean F. Kane's article "New Kinds of e-Commerce".
August 31, 2006
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Made in the USA
Reacting to consumers' concerns about issues such as unemployment, the trade deficit, and world events, advertisers often want to market their products as have been "Made in the USA." If you’re planning to make patriotic claims for one of your clients, it’s important that you understand Federal Trade Commission rules on when you can say that a product is American-made. Read more.
August 17, 2006
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“Asset Creation, Seclusion And Money Laundering In The Virtual World”
Internet Law & Strategy published Sean F. Kane's article "Asset Creation, Seclusion And Money Laundering In The Virtual World".
July 31, 2006