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Second Circuit Finds Procedural Error in Judgement Based on Pre-Motion Proceedings

Only rarely do decisions of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit delve into the realm of pre-motion letters and pre-motion conferences.  But that’s what happened recently in Kowalchuck v. Metropolitan Transportation Authority.[1]  The court’s ruling there provides helpful guidance on pre-motion issues and related procedural safeguards....

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RPJ Partner Ethan Krasnoo Interviewed for OperaWire Article “Q&A: Samuel Schultz’s Lawyer Ethan Krasnoo on Litigating Sexual Harassment & Assault Cases”

Mr. Krasnoo was interviewed by OperaWire in connection with his representation of Sam Schultz, who was sexually assaulted by Opera star David Daniels and his husband.  This past August, Daniels and his husband pled guilty to the assault in connection with the criminal cases against them.   The interview in OperaWire...

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Big News for News Publishers: A New Efficient Framework for Registering News Websites

Last month, the U.S. Copyright Office (the “Copyright Office”) proposed new rules that would make it easier to obtain copyright registration for frequently updated news websites.  The Copyright Office invites comments on the proposal which must be in writing and received by the Copyright Office by February 20, 2024.[1] Background...

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