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When a Copyright Owner Gets Only a $1,000 Judgment in Federal Court, They’re the Real Losers–McDermott v. KMC

Eric Goldman

The defendant conceded summary judgment on liability, and the court held a trial on damages. This post covers the court’s ruling following the damages trial. Setting the Damages Range The court rejects KMC’s innocent infringement defense. Matthew McDermott is a freelance photographer. The New York Post story.

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Custodian Interviews: Critical to Defensible eDiscovery in the Age of Modern Communications

CloudNine

Failure to identify a source through interviews could result in data loss. Demonstrate a defensible process, as courts expect counsel to make a good-faith, thorough effort to find relevant ESI. The stakes are high: poor interview and collection strategies can result in spoliation, sanctions, and reputational damage.

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Breach of Contract: How In-House Legal Teams Can Prevent It

MatterSuite

A breach may involve failure to deliver, disputed terms, or complete non-performance. Such breaches can stem from various factors, including: Reliance on third parties An instance that many people will have encountered is the supplier’s failure to deliver services to their clients. But how do they manage to avert such problems?

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The Importance of Legal Docketing for Law Firms Explained

Clio

Book a demo of Clio Manage’s Court Rules feature and automate court deadline reminders with ease! For instance, it is most commonly used in both civil and criminal litigation for tracking court appearances, deadlines, and other time constraints. Ready to streamline your legal docketing process? What is legal docketing?

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A Guide to 5 Key Data Compliance Regulations for Legal Teams

MatterSuite

Amidst a world where cyber threats are becoming very advanced and prevalent, it is now imperative to uphold robust compliance to security frameworks, as well as sufficient cybersecurity measures , to secure data. Failure can result in significant penalties, including fines, legal action, and loss of public trust.

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Building a Better Law Practice: 7 Reasons to Specialize

Attorney at Work

Technology, regulatory and compliance issues all add to a mix of challenges that vary by industry, location and company size. Law specialization has become increasingly common — almost a necessity. . Abraham Lincoln, licensed to practice law in 1837 in Illinois, may be the archetypal general practice attorney. Ways Clients Win.

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Understanding the CCB’s First Two Final Determinations (Guest Blog Post–Part 3 of 3)

Eric Goldman

Step Two: The CCB does a compliance review of the filed claim to determine if the claim qualifies for the CCB. Others have dropped out because they did not pass the compliance review, the respondent opted out, or for other reasons). Mitrakos, 22-CCB-0035 , February 15, 2023, and Oppenheimer v. Prutton, 22-CCB-0045 , February 28, 2023.

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