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Paramount Sues Over 9/11 Internet Film
Paramount Pictures is suing a District of Columbia man to stop distribution of an Internet film based on a script by director Oliver Stone. Chris Moukarbel made an abbreviated version of Stone's upcoming movie "World Trade Center," and offered it for free online. "Large numbers of people will see the Moukarbel film first for free and determine, based on this poor-quality copy, that they do not want to pay to see the remainder of the WTC Film at a theater when it is released," Paramount's lawsuit said.Songwriter Wins Bid to Reacquire Rights to Her Music Catalog
A Manhattan judge has issued a rare affirmative injunction, requiring a defendant to execute the documents necessary to transfer the rights to a multimillion-dollar catalog of copyrighted musical compositions back to a songwriter. Annie Roboff, whose credits include the original "ESPN Sportscenter" theme and the Faith Hill smash "This Kiss," contended that The Songwriters Collective failed to properly manage her catalog of songs, causing a steep decline in its value.Parents Who Witnessed Child`s IllnessCan Seek Damages for Emotional Distress
Parents who slowly watched their child die of a strep infection can sue their daughter`s treating doctors, nurses and hospital for negligent infliction of emotional distress, a common pleas court judge has ruled.Overtime Law Getting a Makeover
California employers are bracing for confusion as the state Legislature moves to reinstate overtime laws based on the eight-hour work day. Under the proposal, workers would collect overtime if they work more than eight hours in a given day. Proponents say the new legislation protects workers from lost wages and longer hours and also protects part-time employees who rely on daily overtime to supplement their income. But critics call it a ploy by organized labor to impose its will on non-union employers.
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Big Law Defends Guantanamo Lawyers
The intensifying flap over Justice Department lawyers who have advocated for Guantanamo Bay detainees is spilling over to Big Law, where some firm leaders are fighting back against the criticism.AirTran fight focuses on board
WHEN AIRTRAN AIRWAYS' General Counsel Richard Magurno began work on a proposal to merge with Midwest Air Group last fall, he didn't think the deal would last so long. "We structured this from the beginning in a way that would provide a convenient way for Midwest to have a discussion with us," he said.Instead, the deal has prompted debate and litigation over the powers and actions of Midwest's board.Trending Stories
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