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The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (“ASCAP”), which represents music composers, writers, and publishers and which has the non-exclusive right to license the non-dramatic public performances of its members’ music, was formed in 1914.[1] As technologies have evolved over the past century, so has ASCAP’s role.  It is inconceivable that performers at the

On April 12, 2012, State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued an Executive Order to establish the New York State Health Benefit Exchange (the “Exchange”), in conformity with the federal Affordable Care Act.  The Order calls for the establishment of the Exchange within the Department of Health and to be funded entirely with federal funds until

In an era of evolving health care and advanced communications technology, there is room for participation by not only health professionals, but also business entities seeking to partake in the redesign of care processes and delivery of quality services. 

Instead of providing medical or clinical services, many have opted to become health supporters or concierge

Lawyers are not immune from the call of the Internet and the growing marketing opportunities that it represents. Lawyers who provide services to small businesses and individuals are particularly attracted to Internet applications that enable them to target potential clients before the client walks in the firm’s door.  Lawyers that use these Internet applications are

In its ongoing efforts to address the “rapid growth of the Internet, including social media tools and other emerging technologies,” and its use by medical professionals, consumers and drug and medical device manufacturers and distributors, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a draft guidance proposing ways that a drug or device company may

Courts across the country – including a number of federal circuit courts of appeals – continue to struggle with the ability of public school districts to discipline students for offensive online speech made off campus.[1] This past April, in Doninger v. Niehoff, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit weighed in on the

The Internet continues to lead to interesting issues of personal jurisdiction arising in cases in New York courts. For instance, the New York Court of Appeals has granted leave to appeal in a case in which the plaintiff is asserting claims for defamation and argues that the trial court should assert long-arm jurisdiction over the

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced today that it is seeking applications from providers to participate in its Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (“BPCI”) initiative (more information about this program can be found at http://innovations.cms.gov/documents/pdf/Fact-Sheet-Bundled-Payment-FINAL82311.pdf). This is a program developed pursuant to the Affordable Care Act to accomplish the goals of

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