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Remedies Available in Federal Court to Help Resolve Business Disputes

Nov 11, 2024 by Lonnie Finkel

Business disputes are an inevitable part of running a company, whether you’re a small startup or a large corporation. When these disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, litigation in federal court may be the best—or only—option. Understanding the remedies available in federal court can help your company make informed decisions about how […]

Litigation

Navigating the Federal Environmental and Energy Regulatory Framework for Solar, Wind, and Other Renewable Energy Investments

Oct 31, 2024 by Lonnie Finkel

The increasing demand for clean energy and the global shift toward sustainability have made renewable energy projects—such as solar and wind—highly attractive for businesses. While these investments present significant opportunities for growth and environmental stewardship, they also come with complex regulatory requirements under federal environmental law. For companies involved in these types of projects, understanding […]

Environmental Law

Copyright Ownership of Generative AI Work Product In Major International Jurisdictions

Oct 21, 2024 by Lonnie Finkel

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools can produce a vast range of new content in a remarkably short period of time.  The output may include software code, text, audio, images and video.  For business owners like you the speed with which AI produces rems of work product in response to a user prompt is simply breathtaking, […]

Copyright, Intellectual Property

U.S. District Court Confirms ‘Human Authorship’ Required for Copyright Protection and Sets Copyright Boundary for AI-Generated Works

Sep 30, 2024 by Lonnie Finkel

On August 18, 2023, Judge Beryl A. Howell of the US District Court for the District of Columbia issued a first-of-its-kind federal court decision in Thaler v. Perlmutter et al., agreeing with the U.S. Copyright Office that works generated entirely by artificial intelligence are not copyrightable for lack of human authorship.  The court rejected the plaintiff’s argument […]

Copyright, Intellectual Property

Avoiding Fraudulent Transfer Claims in Bankruptcy

Sep 16, 2024 by Ruth_Auerbach

When a business faces financial distress, bankruptcy is often a last-resort option for resolving debts crippling the company.  However, your company should be aware of the risks that can arise in bankruptcy, particularly allegations of fraudulent transfers. In bankruptcy proceedings, a court-appointed trustee may attempt to recover assets that were transferred from the company before […]

Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Business & Financing

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