Cartoon Network v. CSC Holdings: Remote DVR does not infringe Copyrights
Posted on September 27, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
In Cartoon Network v. CSC Holdings, 536 F.3d 121 (2nd Cir. 2008), the Second Circuit reversed a district court’s ruling and determined that a remote-storage DVR service does not infringe on the reproduction and public performance rights of copyright holders. This significant holding, which will likely be referenced in numerous future opinions, offers both good news and bad news.
Background
Defendant Cablevision Systems Corporation (”Cablevision?) offers a remote storage digital video recorder (”RS-DVR?) service ? like a cross between set-top DVR devices and video-on-demand services. A customer can program the RS-DVR to record and play back shows just like a regular DVR, except instead of storing the recorded shows on a set-top box, the RS-DVR stores the shows on Cablevision’s remote servers, obviating the need for a set-top box.
Read More..>>Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Attorneys Are Agonizing Over The New Medicare Reimbursement
Posted on September 24, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
A new Medicare law, effective July 1, 2009, requires liability insurers (which include carriers who write CGL policies, auto policies, homeowners’ policies and those defendants who are self-insured such as supermarkets) to determine and report whether a claimant is covered and is entitled to Medicare benefits. If the claimant received Medicare benefits Medicare is holding out both hands to make sure they get 100% reimbursement.
Read More..>>Legal Tips for California Construction Contractors
Posted on September 24, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
Some Legal Tips for construction contractors to stay protected from contractor issues and problems faced by contractors from problem clients.
California construction contractors are in a profession that constantly remains in high demand. Because of the variety of projects that come their way and the often large scale makeup of many of them, it’s important that contractors have the proper contractor legal representation and are fully apprised of their rights. Here are some legal tips for California construction contractors.
Read More..>>Who Provides For Medical Care and Wage Loss When You’ve Been Hurt In a Car Crash On The Job?
Posted on September 22, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
Answers a common question of who actually provides for medical care and wage loss after a car accident.
In our practice, we regularly see clients who have been involved in car or truck accidents while occupying their employers’ vehicle. Most people are confused about who is responsible for providing for their medical care and their rights of recovery. In some ways, it is analogous to having two separate claims running on parallel tracks, although the rights of recovery do not overlap. Many times choosing the best way to proceed is determined on a case-by-case basis. I’ll point out some of the issues that must be considered.
Read More..>>A Five Step Guide to Making Whiplash Claims (Keep It In The Car!)
Posted on September 21, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
Whiplash Injuries are caused by hyperextension
of the neck, both forwards and backwards, owing to a quick jerk. Usually people
experience whiplash injuries in the case of a collision caused by rapid
acceleration or deceleration.
The symptoms of whiplash injuries are:
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Stiffness and pain in neck, shoulders
or in the lower back
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Headaches
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Dizziness
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Fatigue
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Blurred vision
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Will the Credit Crunch Close down Conveyancing Solicitors?
Posted on September 19, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
The effect of the credit crunch on Conveyancing Solicitors’ offices and their staff. Detailing the significant reduction in the number of new transactions, effect of run off insurance and the rapid downgrading of the value of a profession.
There was an interesting story on the radio the other day about the effect of the credit crunch on Estate Agents. The DJ then went on to say “Just to think, there are now thousands of Conveyancing Solicitors sat around twiddling their thumbs.? He then delivered the punch line “No change there.? What was surprising about this was that although it is common knowledge that the Credit Crunch is taking its toll on Estate Agents, its effect on Conveyancing Solicitors is something we very rarely hear about.
Read More..>>Cyber Criminals, Cyber Crime And You
Posted on September 14, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
Don’t be a victim to a cyber stalker. Takes the proper steps to identify them and bring their negative actions to a stop.
Copyright (c) 2008 Ed Opperman
With more people using the internet, and the availability of the internet on every street corner, there has been a drastic increase in cyber crime. These can be committed against large companies, and individuals. It is easy for large companies and large wallets to stop cyber crime, but what about those on limited budgets? What is the solution for those who have fallen victim to cyber crimes?
Read More..>>Atlanta Lawyers - Why Legal Counsel is Needed for A Variety of Life Situations
Posted on September 11, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
Many of the lawyers that are listed on these sites will have links to their own websites. It’s comforting to be able to gather more information about a prospective attorney. Many people consider this the very best method to find a lawyer.
Legal matters form a great part of day to day life. In one way or another, everybody is affected by various legal matters. For that reason, we need to engage the services of legal counsels at different points in our lives. Legal counsels or lawyers as they are commonly known play a vital role in representing the interests of a particular person, especially in the corridors of justice.
Read More..>>California Court Side Steps Mediation Confidentiality and Stretches to Find a Settlement Agreement.
Posted on September 7, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
Counsel can no longer assume that anything that happens, especially written notes, is protected by the confidentiality provision. The California Court of Appeal in the case of Estate of Thottams ( August 13, 2008) found that a document in chart form that was prepared during a mediation to demonstrate how assets should be allocated between the heirs, and initials placed next to each entry was a settlement agreement.
Counsel can no longer assume that anything that happens, especially written notes, is protected by the confidentiality provision. Even if the parties sign the confidentiality agreement at the beginning of mediation that does not mean that everything is confidential, aside from a Settlement Agreement signed by the parties.
Read More..>>Treaty Trader (E-1) and Treaty Investor (E-2) Visas
Posted on September 7, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
The
E category visa is considered for business owners, business managers, investors
and employees who required staying in US for work for a project that is occupied
in trade between the United State and a foreign country that has a agreement
with the US?