Monthly Archives: February 2020

Always Local Counsel Up

If you file a Complaint in a court you’re not admitted in, you’re risking an Order to Show Cause why the Complaint shouldn’t be considered a nullity. Motto of story: retain local counsel to file the Complaint, then get yourself … Continue reading

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What Not To Do When The Court Dismisses Your Case With Prejudice

A lesson from W.D. Tex.’s Judge Albright: After the Court dismisses your claims with prejudice, the proper course of action is to file a notice of appeal, not a notice of dismissal without prejudice. Otherwise, expect to be ordered to … Continue reading

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Fifth Circuit Concludes A Copyright Plaintiff’s Unreasonable Failure To Prevent Copyright Infringement Cannot Be A Complete Defense To Statutory Damages Under The Copyright Act

On January 15, 2020, the Fifth Circuit issued its decision in Energy Intelligence Group, Inc. v. Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors (available here). In the case, the defendant infringed the plaintiff’s copyrights by improperly forwarding certainly daily newsletters to others outside … Continue reading

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