At the top of his list that includes tax breaks, visas for animal trainers and transportation to Disney theme parks, was a request for Congress to help his company's highest priority: HR2589, a bill to extend the soon-to-expire copyright on Mickey Mouse -- Disney's most precious asset.

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The designer responded generously to the request for help from the school, where his nephew Jarvis Morgan is a pupil.

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The judge also allowed Mr. Chiasson to remain free for slightly longer than normal at the request of his lawyers so that he can help his wife sell their Manhattan apartment and get their 9-year-old son settled in a new school.

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