
William G. Fassuliotis
William Fassuliotis is an associate in the Litigation Department.
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Fundamental to the due process of law is notice—a requirement that all parties are made aware that a lawsuit could alter their legal rights or duties. Most defendants will be served in person by a process server. But when the defendant is unreachable this way, some creativity may be required, especially when the defendants are … Continue Reading
When there is a right, there is a remedy—or so the maxim goes. But when a state infringes upon your copyright, such a remedy may be more difficult to obtain. Just a year ago, the Supreme Court held in Allen v. Cooper that the Copyright Remedy Clarification Act did not abrogate a state’s sovereign immunity, and … Continue Reading
As the legal profession continues to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic, even something as normal and regular as a deposition has often become an adventure. Even after accounting for the immediately obvious questions (is in-person too dangerous or not allowed? If conducting a remote deposition, what vendor should I use?) and all-to-common glitches like connectivity … Continue Reading
In 2017, New York amended its general venue statute. For as long as New York’s Civil Practice Law and Rules has existed, the general venue statute (CPLR § 503(a)) placed proper venue solely based on residence of the parties. Prior to 2017, it read:… Continue Reading
Blockchain Service: In an Apparent First, Lawyers Serve Legal Papers Using an NFT
By William G. Fassuliotis on Posted in Litigation, Media and Technology
State Infringement of Copyright Cannot Proceed in Federal Court, Fifth Circuit Says
By William G. Fassuliotis on Posted in Commercial Litigation, Copyright
Double Masking is Good, but Still Make Sure You Can Be Heard in a Deposition
By William G. Fassuliotis on Posted in Copyright, Litigation
Court Determines New York’s Recently Amended Venue Provision Does Not Limit Where Lawsuits Between Non-Residents May Be Filed
By William G. Fassuliotis on Posted in Litigation, New York Rules