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The Top 10 Biggest Trademark Battles of 2019

18th December 2019
In 2017, we witnessed the famous feud between Adidas and Eleague, as well as a particular confrontation between a leading New Zealand political party and international rapper Eminem. In 2018, we followed a heated battle between the US Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, as well as the playful fisty-cuffs between popular gaming companies, Fortnite and […]
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The Life of a Trial Lawyer

3rd December 2019
What is the most interesting you case you ever tried? Although most of my career has been spent working on intellectual property cases, I started my career in the United States Army Judge Advocate Generals Corp.  Over the course of four years I tried 20 felony level cases.  The most interesting case was  United States […]
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Is the US Really Alone in the Battle Against Bribery?

26th November 2019
The chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission has said his country is the only one tackling bribery and corruption.
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US Supreme Court to Hear ‘No Fly List’ Appeal

25th November 2019
Last week the government’s petition to appeal a dispute over whether the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) allows lawsuits for money damages against individual federal workers who placed individuals on the ‘no fly list’.
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Senate Bill Could Restrict Police Use of Facial Recognition

18th November 2019
Last week a new bill was introduced by US Senators Chris Coons and Mike Lee with the intention of restricting the use of facial recognition tech by US police nationwide.
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How Will the California Assembly Bill 218 Impact Victims of Childhood Sexual Assault

13th November 2019
The California legislature has acknowledged the devastating impact and unique injury caused by childhood sexual abuse with the enactment of Assembly Bill 218.
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Supreme Court to Settle Trademark Row Over Booking.Com Domain

13th November 2019
Is Booking.com too generic a domain name to trademark? The US patent office seems to think so.
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Can I Sue Apple?

7th November 2019
Suing a large firm is never easy; it’s always going to be a David vs Goliath situation. However, armed with the right lawyers, the right tenacity and the right evidence, any legal case can be bagged, regardless of how large and powerful the opposition might be. So how easy is it to sue Apple?
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What Is Embezzlement?

5th November 2019
Speaking to Scott Rosenblum, he sheds light onto this topic and briefly explains what embezzlement is and the penalty involved. What is embezzlement? Generally, embezzlement occurs when a person has lawful possession of the property of another, converts or takes that property for their own use, and has no intention of giving it back. The […]
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Navigating the Changing Currents in the Wake of the #MeToo Tidal Wave

5th November 2019
After the New York Times story ran, the hashtag #MeToo went viral and nearly broke the internet, thus sparking a widespread movement among female employees to band together and bravely showcase their experiences through various social media platforms. Employers could no longer turn a blind eye and quiet their voices. Women everywhere demanded action on […]
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