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ArticleWhen Liability Appears Bleak, Pivot To Causation And Damages!An old adage about legal strategy goes something like this: when your case is weak on the law, pound the facts. When your case is weak on the facts, pound the law. And when your case is weak on the facts and the law...United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
ArticleCopyright Up To 20 Artworks For One Low Fee: The New GR2D Registration Option Is A Game-Changer For Visual ArtistsAs of February 17, 2026, the U.S. Copyright Office introduced a new option called Group Registration for Two-Dimensional Artwork (GR2D), allowing visual artists to register up to 20 published artworks at once...United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
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ArticleSeventh Circuit Holds That Risk Of Future Fraudulent Charge On Credit Card Sufficient To Withstand Motion To DismissDuring the 2013 holiday season, Neiman Marcus, like many other retailers, discovered that its payment card systems had been compromised and customers' credit and debit card information was potentially stolen.United StatesPrivacyWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
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ArticleAutonomous Vehicles And Emerging Tort ImplicationsNew technology will undoubtedly improve lives, but it comes with new risks. United StatesTransportWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
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