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Katz Excludes IDF Chief Counsel from Major Legal Forum, Sparks Controversy with Chief of Staff

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Jerusalem, Israel — Tensions have emerged within the Israeli government following a decision by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to exclude the Israel Defense Forces’ top legal advisor from a significant legal conference. The move has sparked backlash, particularly from Military Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, who has voiced strong opposition to limiting the participation of military legal officials in such events. The annual event, which focuses on legal matters related to national security, is considered pivotal for shaping military legal frameworks and strategies. Ben-Gvir’s decision has raised eyebrows among legal and military experts who … Read more

Decoding the Fourth Amendment: Unraveling the Distinction between Katz and Jones in Search Law

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St. Louis, Missouri – A revised draft of an upcoming article titled The Two Tests of Search Law: What is the Jones Test, and What Does That Say About Katz? is now available for download. This piece, set to appear in the Washington University Law Review, dives into the complexities surrounding the interpretation of Fourth Amendment law. The article highlights the existence of two distinct tests for "search" under the Fourth Amendment: the Katz privacy test and the Jones property test. Despite this clarifying framework, lower courts remain unclear about the practical implications of these … Read more

Music Industry Legal Giant Joel Katz Passes Away at 80 After Influential Career and Courageous Health Battles

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Atlanta, GA – Joel Katz, a prominent Atlanta-based attorney known for his deep ties to the music industry, passed away on Friday at the age of 80 after battling Parkinson’s disease among other health issues. Katz, a long-time partner at Greenberg Traurig, played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous music legends through his legal expertise. Katz’s client roster read like a who’s who of the music industry, including high-profile figures like Justin Timberlake, James Brown, and Jimmy Buffett. He was also instrumental in representing major music awards such as the Grammy Awards … Read more

Legendary Music Attorney Joel Katz Passes Away at 80, Leaving Behind a Towering Legacy in the Industry

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Renowned music attorney Joel Katz, whose influential career spanned multiple decades and whose clientele included icons such as James Brown, B.B. King, and Willie Nelson, passed away at the age of 80. Katz was a major figure in the music industry, known not only for his legal acumen but also for his substantial contributions to the shaping of music rights and artist management. Throughout his illustrious career, Katz was crucial in negotiating significant contracts that would go on to define industry standards. Among his most notable achievements was brokering the $600 million, 10-year agreement between … Read more