Posted in Business & Commercial Law
Ascena Retail Group, Inc., the parent of the Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant, Lou & Grey and LOFT retail chains, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday, July 23, 2020 in the Eastern District of Virginia, docket # 20-33113. According to MarketWatch, the New Jersey-based company expects to reduce debt to… Continue reading
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
“The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a dismissal of untimely copyright infringement claims that an ex-partner brought against Jerry Seinfeld over the hit series “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”. Charles v. Seinfeld, 803 F. App’x 550 (2d Cir. 2020). Plaintiff Christian Charles brought suit claiming ownership over the pilot… Continue reading
Posted in Defective Drugs, Elmiron
The Product – Elmiron Elmiron, also known as pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS), is used to treat interstitial cystitis. Interstitial cystis is an ailment of the urinary tract system that may cause pain in the abdomen, pelvic and genital regions. Although Elmiron is not a cure to interstitial cystitis (IC), it… Continue reading
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
Drake scored a big win as the Second Circuit affirmed his use of another work in one of his songs as “fair use.” Estate of Smith v. Graham, 799 F. App’x 36 (2d Cir. 2020). The original lawsuit alleged Drake violated a copyright by sampling a 1982 word recording, “Jimmy… Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania Law Monitor
In our high-tech world of Snapchat, Groupme and text messaging, individuals are often sharing intimate photos or videos with their romantic partners via cellphones. Additionally, with the prevalence of in-home security cameras, webcams, and cellphone video technology, it is easier than ever for an individual to record intimate interactions without… Continue reading
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
On June 30, 2020, Justice Ginsburg, writing for the Supreme Court, concluded that the addition of “.com” to a generic mark can be sufficient to elevate the mark beyond genericism and trigger federal trademark protection. Previously, Booking.com was denied federal trademark recognition on the basis that it was a generic… Continue reading
Posted in Mass Torts
In addition to those previously filed, three new lawsuits have been filed against Teva Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of the intrauterine medical device (IUD) known as Paragard. As we have written before, Paragard is a small plastic T-shaped device with a copper wire coiled around it. Recent lawsuits allege that Paragard… Continue reading
Posted in Intellectual Property
The videoconferencing platform Zoom has become a ubiquitous part of the new normal and an integral part of American life during the recent coronavirus pandemic. With such widespread adoption at an exponential pace, does the brand risk becoming a generic term like Aspirin, Elevator, and Thermos? Or will the brand… Continue reading
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
In recent weeks, the Administrative Office of the Courts has released its statistics, and the news is not surprising. The courts in New Jersey are facing an unprecedented backlogs, and the Family Court has been hit particularly hard. For those facing divorce, custody issues, post judgment issues, or any family… Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania Law Monitor
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