The Universal Music Group (UMG) was recently awarded a $53 million dollar judgment in its copyright infringement lawsuit against MP3.com, Inc. for the unlicensed use of published music. In March of 2008, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) filed 29 separate infringement lawsuits against restaurants and nightclubs in 22 different states seekingGo to Resource
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One of the most annoying things that can happen to an association is to have a mechanic’s lien filed against association property. The lien, until the lienor is paid, can block the sale of every unit in the association. An association may pay a contractor in full and still have a mechanic’s lien filed ifGo to Resource
The relationship between a homeowner and their community association has been increasingly defined in litigation in recent years, due to the rapid growth of common interest communities and the issues being presented to the courts. The community association is usually an incorporated entity operating under corporate nonprofit status. The community association was created by theGo to Resource
General Advice to Developer-Appointed Association Directors Why increasing litigation? Some sloppy construction in 1980’s Developer frequently does not understand how Association works Profit center for plaintiff’s counsel Board fearful of breaching fiduciary duties Sometimes Board in control of aggressive few Generally litigious society Be aware of duties Duty of loyalty during transition Directors and fiduciaries. Go to Resource
Have you ever felt harassed by a homeowner or even a board member? If so, you join the growing number of board members and managers harassed each year. Harassment has become a serious and far reaching problem for many associations, boards and managers. Not only are rude and abusive owners a bigger problem these days,Go to Resource