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Intellectual Property Litigation
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
By Lewis R. Clayton

" Lewis R. Clayton, a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, reviews recent cases involving the right of publicity and the use of athletes' likenesses in fantasy sports games, the Visual Artists Rights Act, the de novo review standard for claim construction in the Federal Circuit, and more."

International Banking
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
By Kathleen A. Scott

" Kathleen A. Scott, counsel at Arnold & Porter, reviews the Basel Committee's proposals to strengthen global capital and liquidity requirements for banks, focusing on the new definition of regulatory capital, the imposition of a leverage ratio and the establishment of a specific liquidity ratio requirement."

OUTSIDE COUNSEL:

Early Redemption of Notes May Not Be Avoided in Bankruptcy
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
By Shmuel Vasser

" Shmuel Vasser, a partner at Dechert, writes that, at a time when public sentiment seems to be tilting against the bankruptcy safe harbors, the Southern District recently held them to be expansively broad and potentially bringing within their scope transfers not generally viewed as insulated from avoidance."

REAL ESTATE TRENDS:

Brownfield Program Should Benefit a Range of Projects
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
By John-Patrick Curran and Kenneth M. Block

"John-Patrick Curran and Kenneth M. Block, members of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP, review a recent decision that marks the first time that the Court of Appeals has ruled on the propriety of the criteria established by Department of Environmental Conservation to determine eligibility to participate in the Brownfield Cleanup Program. While the Court's holding specifically resolves one issue with respect to DEC's authority to restrict participation in the BCP, it raises larger questions concerning the continued viability of DEC's eligibility criteria."