May 2009     Vol. 32, No. 3

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Everlasting Fame
Confusion over posthumous rights of publicity has led to new California legislation, not yet matched in New York
By Thomas F. Zuber

Distributive Principles
Current litigation over file-sharing networks has spawned judicial scrutiny of the Copyright Act's distribution right
Marc E. Mayer

Keeping Score
Securing the film and television rights for preexisting and composed music requires different approaches
William Archer

Barristers Tips
Why Pro Bono Advocacy Is Integral to the Legal Profession
By Deborah A. Kelly

Practice Tips
Using Public Domain Content in New Media
By David O. Blood and Kee-Min Ngiam

Tax Tips
Section 181 Offers Incentives to Curb Runaway Productions
By Bradford S. Cohen and Charles K. Kolstad

Practice Tips
Drafting Content Licensing Provisions for Evolving Media
By James D. Nguyen

Closing Argument
The Case for the Performing Rights Act
By Owen J. Sloane and Rachel M. Stilwell

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