Los Angeles Lawyer
The Magazine of the Los Angeles County Bar Association
For over 40 years, Los Angeles Lawyer magazine has delivered trusted legal insights to the Southern California legal community. Authored by attorneys for attorneys, each award-winning issue features thought-provoking articles, vital association updates, and valuable opportunities for CLE credit, making it an essential resource for staying current in the legal field.
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LACBA 2026-2027 President Theresa Leets’ Inaugural “President’s Page”
Invalid Tariffs, Complicated Refunds
by Cynthia Wu & Marshall Olney
In Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, the Supreme Court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) did not authorize the President or the executive branch to impose sweeping tariffs. While the holding resolved the merits issue, it did not create a self-executing refund system. Cynthia Wu and Marshall Olney explain what has been solved and what remains an open issue for IEEPA tariff refund claimants.
Furnishing Entities, Early-Career Agreements, and the Erosion of Artists’ Termination Rights
by Beau Stapleton & Shane Nix
Modern music industry agreements are inadvertently extinguishing artists' copyright termination rights. Beau Stapleton and Shane Nix highlight two cases that bring the issue into focus, for both artists and counsel, as well as potential methods for ensuring artists' termination rights are protected.
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