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Benefits of an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust as Security for Support
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3rd Circuit Affirms Brewer Victory; Forum Selection Clause Trumps MN Franchise Act
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Music Artists take Charge – The Fair Play Fair Pay Act
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Intellectual Property Attorney by Tal Grinblat 818.907.3284 On April 13th, four Congressional members introduced the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act of 2015 (FPFPA), which requires traditional radio stations to pay song writers and performers royalties –
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Employer Attorney by Hannah Sweiss 818.907.3260 Last week, President Obama signed an executive order banning discrimination against gay or transgender federal employees and contractors. On the same day, the first gender-neutral bathroom became available in
Commercial Drones: When Tech Flies Faster Than the Speed of Government
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Unleashed: Dangerous Dogs Directive in Los Angeles
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