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US Supreme Court takes up Pepsi ‘Mtn Dew Rise’ trademark dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Rise Brewing's appeal against PepsiCo over alleged trademark infringement of the Mtn Dew Rise energy drink.
Patent and trademark – News publication enjoined from rebranding itself as “The Star”
The Washington Star Company obtained a TRO in EDVA to prevent Notus Media from rebranding as The Star, citing likelihood of confusion under trademark law.
Louis Vuitton sues Maryland casino over bag promotions
Louis Vuitton filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Maryland Live! Casino alleging unauthorized use of its signature designs and unfair competition.
Smucker sues Trader Joe’s over Uncrustables copy
Story highlights · Smucker alleges Trader Joe’s PB&J sandwiches infringe Uncrustables trademarks · Lawsuit claims design, packaging, and colors are too similar · Trader Joe’s packaging includes crimped edges and […]
Lululemon sues Costco over alleged apparel knockoffs
Lululemon has filed a lawsuit against Costco that accuses the wholesale club operator of selling lower-priced duplicates of some of its popular athleisure clothing. Lululemon Athletica claims in its lawsuit […]
$100M grill judgment against Walmart wasn’t well done
Nearly three years after a federal jury found that Walmart had infringed a competitor’s trademark in marketing its line of barbecue grills, a federal appeals court has determined that the […]
Legal Tech
- A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR : New dedicated coverage of tech challenges facing law firms and legal departments
- Gemini Legal launches DraftEngine for civil litigation forms
- Lawyers continue to grapple with AI ethical issues
Verdicts & Settlements
- Medical Malpractice – Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with doctor in suit over rescue surgery
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Unicycle rider dies after being hit by car
- Premises Liability – Delivery driver injured by porch decking collapse
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Allen charge wasn’t abuse of discretion
- Evidence – Expert’s exclusion from trial deemed harmless
- Parent and child – Mother held in contempt for violating visitation order
- Criminal – Court refuses to continue trial despite missing witness
- Criminal – Meth defendant wasn’t entitled to sentencing safety valve
- Tort – Comments about plaintiff were protected opinions
- Real Property – Condo unit owner challenges expansion plans
