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A Gift From The Heart To End Violence Against Women
Editor: Howard, how do you describe Davis & Gilbert's pro bono program? Rubin: Davis & Gilbert has a broad pro bono program. We do pro bono work in many areas. One important area is in the arts, which is a natural outgrowth of our representation of advertising agencies and creative...
Read MoreCommunicating With Employees Or Former Employees Of A Represented Party
Can an attorney for a corporation's adversary in litigation contact and interview a former employee who was actively involved in the litigation strategy when he or she was employed by the corporation? The New York Court of Appeals recently held that such ex parte contacts are permitted, so long as...
Read MoreDeath Pays: The Fight Over Marilyn Monroe's Publicity Rights
Just because a celebrity is dead, doesn't mean she can't try and earn a living. Take, for example, Marilyn Monroe. Since the blonde bombshell's estate teamed up with the talent giant CMG Worldwide, Inc. ("CMG") in 1996, the licensing of Marilyn Monroe's name and image has pulled in over $30 million...
Read MoreAttracting And Retaining Key Employees By Offering Equity-Based Incentive Compensation
Introduction As the marketplace continues to grow more competitive, companies are often searching for creative ways to compensate their key people. By simply relying on base salary and an annual bonus to attract and retain critical employees, companies may find themselves at a competitive...
Read MoreSelf-Regulation: The Advertising Industry's Commitment To Truth And Substantiation In Advertising
Editor: Mr. Urbach, would you tell our readers something about your professional experience? Urbach: I am co-chair of Davis & Gilbert's advertising, marketing, promotion and media department and have been an advertising lawyer at D&G for 30 years. From concept to distribution, we...
Read MoreMessage To Mr. Trump: Tune In Here To Win Sweepstakes Lawsuit Against "Apprentice"
For decades, sweepstakes and game of chance promotions have been used as effective marketing techniques to sell products and services. At any given time, there are literally hundreds, possibly thousands, of sweepstakes offered by marketers to help entice consumers to buy more products. A recent...
Read MoreMartin Garbus's New Book On The United States Supreme Court: Winds Of Change
Editor: Mr. Garbus, you can look back on a distinguished career. Can you share with our readers some of the high points? Garbus: I have argued before the United States Supreme Court four times. I have represented many of the major writers and publishers in America. I have been involved in some...
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