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Nature photographer David Slater asked the Wikimedia Commons website to take down photos he contends he owns the copyright too. The request was refused because the pictures in question were taken by a monkey who grabbed the camera and appeared to enjoy the sound of snapping photos. The monkey took hundreds of pictures, including selfies.
You can read more about the decision here: Monkey selfies do not qualify for copyright protection, US regulators say
You can also learn about copyright law in PLI Discover PLUS. We have books, forms and program transcripts covering the topic, including Substantial Similarity in Copyright Law, Advanced Copyright Law Annual Review 2014, and the Fundamentals of Copyright Law in the Data Era 2014.
Practising Law Institute (PLI) has announced the release of their newest title, Intellectual Property Law Answer Book 2015. This highly practical resource is an easy-to-use guide to copyright, trademark, and patent law. Underscoring its highly accessible approach, Intellectual Property Law Answer Book 2015 tackles IP from the ground up, including such key aspects as definitions and IP basics, critical statutes, case law and research tips, formalities and registration, infringement, and practical aspects of litigation.
Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or new to IP, Intellectual Property Law Answer Book 2015 will help you quickly understand the make-or-break legal issues you’re confronting so you can maximize opportunities and minimize liabilities. It is written by leading attorneys in the field who deal with these issues in their day-to-day practices. Their expertise and unique perspectives make this an invaluable ingredient for your success and the success of your clients.
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The New York Times recently addressed the issue of jury service questions in their article “TV Habits? Medical History? Tests for Jury Duty Get Personal”. The article brings into light how jury questionnaires have become increasingly more frequent in US courts. By requesting these questionnaires, lawyers and jury consultants are able to investigate the beliefs of their jurors in regards to the case. As a result, they are able to evaluate the jury box for any bias.
Several high profile and current trials were mentioned. When researching this topic of jury questionnaire, PLI Discover PLUS can provide expert-authored, secondary source materials. PLUS provides you with access to sample jury questionnaires along with an analysis of trials like People of the State v. Kobe Bryant Jury Questionnaire. Click here for a sample search you can perform on PLUS to find these relevant documents.
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In July 2014, PLI published the following Answer Books:
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Listed below are the PLI Course Handbooks published in July 2014:
Banking Law and Practice
Children’s Law
Corporate Law and Practice
Intellectual Property Law
Litigation and Administrative Law
Municipal Law
August 14, 2014, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (E.D.T.)
The law governing the state income taxation of trusts is rapidly evolving. Recent cases have successfully challenged the constitutional validity of the taxation of trusts in a variety of states. Trustees, beneficiaries and their advisors need to stay current with respect to these important tax law changes. Join expert faculty in this timely program as they examine the significance of the recent court decisions and provide practical guidance regarding the state income taxation of trusts.
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PLI’s new Treatise, Anti-Money Laundering Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Law and Compliance, was noted as a resourceful guide on PR Newswire. You can purchase the book by clicking here. Anti-Money Laundering Deskbook is also available on our eBook library platform PLI Discover PLUS. Interested in learning more about this book or PLI Discover PLUS? Contact PLI’s Library Relations team at PLI Library Help Desk or call 877-900-5291.
Anti-Money Laundering Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Law and Compliance – Book Review
August 4, 2014
Nicole S. Healy. 2014. Anti-Money Laundering Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Law and Compliance. Practising Law Institute: New York. 460 pags. $395 from publisher; $375.25 from Amazon.com
NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Practising Law Institute (PLI) announces the release of their newest title, Anti-Money Laundering Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Law and Compliance.
Author Nicole S. Healy (Ropers Majeski Kohn Bently PC) provides a thorough discussion of all the major U.S. cases considering money laundering activity, describes the programs of the major international anti-money laundering (AML) organizations, and offers a suggested model for an effective AML compliance program.
Anti-Money Laundering Deskbook serves as an indispensable, time-saving roadmap to the federal statutory framework. AML compliance professionals and attorneys alike will turn to this new guide for Ms. Healy’s insight and expertise in this complex area.
The single-volume Anti-Money Laundering Deskbook: A Practical Guide to Law and Compliance is priced at $395 and is available for a 30-day free examination.
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