by Gary Nissenbaum | Jun 11, 2012 | Business Formation & Sales Law Blog
What constitutes improper solicitation of a customer of a former employer? That was the question before the New York Court of Appeals in a 2011 case. Bessemer Trust Co., N.A. v. Branin, 2011 NY Slip Op 3307 (2011). The plaintiff,...
by Gary Nissenbaum | Jun 11, 2012 | Internet Picture Removal Law Blog
The requirements of 18 U.S.C. §2257 (“2257”) impose certain record-keeping obligations on the producers of sexually explicit material. The constitutionality of the statute has been challenged in recent years, but courts have usually indicated that 2257 is...
by Gary Nissenbaum | Apr 18, 2012 | Internet Law Blog
Better equipment, more health-conscious athletes and upgrades in technology have led many to believe that sports are safer today than in the past. But to what degree do athletes assume the risk of injury when they engage in sporting events? That was the question...
by Gary Nissenbaum | Apr 18, 2012 | Construction & Commercial Real Estate Law Blog
May contractors limit their responsibility for paying another party’s legal fees in situations where that other party’s fault precipitates the cause of action? Recent court decisions suggest that, if the contractor has a narrow indemnification clause in his contract,...
by Gary Nissenbaum | Apr 18, 2012 | Business Lawsuit Blog
Under New Jersey’s Condominium Act, housing-related disputes are required to be settled via arbitration or a similar method of alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”). In a recent decision, the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey clarified the types...
by Gary Nissenbaum | Apr 18, 2012 | Internet Law Blog
With the advent of wireless technology, there have been growing concerns about the protection of individual privacy against arbitrary intrusion by government agents. While cell phones help us stay in touch with the important people in our lives, the technology also...