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September 2010     Vol. 33, No. 6

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Creative Defense
While independent creation is an absolute defense to an idea submission claim, it may shift the burden of proof to the defendant
By Allison S. Brehm

Mix and Mash
Technological advances allowing the creation of new musical works from samples of copyrighted material are challenging the assumptions of copyright law
By Jeffrey Omari

Secure Transactions
The role of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States is to maintain a balance between free market goals and national security
By Richard G. Reinis

Barristers Tips
Administrative Remedies Must Be Exhausted before Filing a Suit
By Andrew Dhadwal

Practice Tips
The Specialty Occupation Requirement for the H-1B Visa
By Joseph Weiner

Tax Tips
New Basis Rules in Estate Planning
By Willard D. Horwich

Closing Argument
Understanding the True Value of Private Justice
By Reginald A. Holmes

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