Fashion Law
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Fashion
The Rolex IP Cases Prove That Time IS Money
It is important for courts to safeguard the intellectual property rights of brands which are at risk of dilution due to the proliferation of inauthentic modifications. -
Intellectual Property
No Time Like The Present For Timely Timepiece Trademark Enforcement
The case of Rolex Watch v. BeckerTime presents an interesting example of why it can be so important for watch brands to take immediate and firm action to stop alleged trademark infringing activity. - Sponsored
Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar on April 10th, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm. -
Fashion
Balenciaga As A Case Study
Balenciaga seems to have cleared its name in the industry, at least in the eyes of its most influential ambassador, Kim Kardashian.
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Courts
‘Trump Too Small’ Is Big Enough For SCOTUS Review
Will the Supreme Court finally write an opinion broad enough to implicate how the First Amendment applies to trademark registration? -
Fashion
Fashion Victims: Dupes Are A Serious Problem
Dupe culture has resulted in more than just bad-quality products; it has also given rise to illegal activities. -
Courts
This Federal Charge Isn't Just For Mobsters And Rappers Anymore
You'll never guess what SHEIN has in common with Young Thug. -
Biglaw, Fashion
Greenwashing Lawsuits Won't Be Going Out Of Style Any Time Soon In The Fashion & Cosmetics World
Forever chemicals in fashion. -
Fashion
Luxury Fashion Resale: Legal Considerations And Challenges
The impact of counterfeits on the luxury fashion resale industry. - Sponsored
Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
Legal document automation is no longer only for the exclusive few. -
Biglaw, Fashion
A Bag Worth Fighting For: The MetaBirkin NFT Trademark Dispute
Above the Law's new fashion law columnist examines the Hermès-Rothschild case. -
Fashion, Intellectual Property
Why Did Burberry All But Stop Using Its Famous Check Pattern In The 2000s?
The Christopher Bailey era was relatively check-free, but behind the scenes... -
Fashion
How Fashion Can Combat Greenwashing In 2023
The stakes are high, but experts' hopes are higher. -
Fashion
Thinx Reaches Settlement In 'Forever Chemicals' Period Underwear Class Action Lawsuit
You may be eligible for reimbursement. -
Intellectual Property
Stripes For All After Verdict In Thom Browne Trial
Thom Browne will likely continue to press as much juice from its victory fruit as possible.
Sponsored
Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
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Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
Are Small Firms Going Big On Legal Tech?
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Fashion
Adidas Is Going After Thom Browne Over Use Of Stripes
The sportswear company has a long history of litigiousness when it comes to the use of its beloved stripes. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 04.26.19
* Donald Trump won’t stop tweeting about the Mueller report, most recently claiming that he “never told then White House Counsel Don McGahn to fire Robert Mueller.” Meanwhile, the president’s allies would really like it if he just STFU about it. [POLITICO]
* Federal prosecutors have charged Judge Shelley Richmond Joseph of Massachusetts with obstruction and perjury for allegedly allowing an undocumented immigrant to leave a courthouse through a back door to prevent immigration authorities from conducting an arrest. [USA Today]
* Reed Smith, which represents Concord Management and Consulting, the Russian company indicted in special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe, has asked that both Mueller and AG Bill Barr be held in contempt over the redacted release of the Mueller report. [National Law Journal]
* The ugly side of fashion law: A senior in-house attorney at LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc. has filed suit against the company, claiming that she was sexually harassed by a male coworker and punished for reporting it. [New York Law Journal]
* Weil Gotshal is willing to pay big money to pre-law students who’ve been accepted at certain T14 schools for doing nonprofit work. The Biglaw firm is planning to fork over $1 million a year so these up-and-coming law students can work at public interest jobs. [Big Law Business]
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 03.15.19
* “This is not a normal vote. This will be a vote about the very nature of our constitution and the separation of powers.” The Senate voted to reject President Trump’s declaration of the national emergency, with 12 Republicans joining with their Democratic colleagues. Now, we’ll wait for the reality TV spectacular that will be the president’s first veto. [Washington Post]
* A poster of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the target of anti-Semitic graffiti in New York. The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating. We’ll have more on this later. [New York Times]
* Key prosecutors on special counsel Robert Mueller’s team are leaving, which could signal that the Russian election interference is coming to an end. The latest prosecutor to head for the exit is Andrew Weissmann, who led cases against Paul Manafort and Rick Gates. [NPR]
* Was President Trump “dangling the possibility of a pardon” in front of Michael Cohen as a way to keep his former lawyer from telling the truth? If that’s what happened, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler says it would’ve been a “terrible” abuse of power.[CNN]
* In a 420-0 vote, the House of Representatives “overwhelmingly” approved a resolution urging the Justice Department to make special counsel Robert Mueller’s full report available to Congress. This might matter. Maybe? [POLITICO]
* “About being fired, all I can say is it wasn’t my decision and I wish the center the best.” The Southern Poverty Law Center has fired its co-founder Morris Dees over a “personnel issue.” What happened here? [AL.com]
* Marc Jacobs has filed a motion to dismiss the copyright lawsuit filed by Nirvana over the designer’s use of Kurt Cobain’s yellow smiley face, claiming that the fashion house “reinterpreted the design to incorporate [a Marc Jacobs] branding element into an otherwise commonplace image.” [Hypebeast]
* Former U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh, author of the Title IX law, RIP. [ESPN]
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Litigators
How Do We Still Not Have Laws Against Upskirts?
The law is moving in the right direction, but so slowly. -
Family Law
Find Your Niche. Then Get Rich.
Don’t be discouraged if you haven’t yet found your fit just yet. You might be able to carve out a new area of law. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 08.17.17
* Which celebrity court appearances were the very best? [Jezebel]
* What’s in a name? The legal battle over the trademark for “Charlotte.” [The Fashion Law]
* Going crazy waiting for bar exam results? Some tips to get through the waiting game. [Excellence in Law School]
* A law prof asks: Should I retire? [TaxProf Blog]
* ICYMI, here’s a recap of yesterday’s #LegalCareerChat on Twitter, with our very own David Lat. [ABA Legal Career Central]
* The crimes in Charlottesville could be prosecuted as hate crimes. They won’t, but they could. [The Hill]
* The role of income inequality in criminal justice reform. [Harvard Magazine]
* A look at voting rights litigation under President Trump. [Take Care]
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Celebrities, Copyright, Intellectual Property
When Kendall Met Monty
How can artists use copyright law to protect their works from unfair appropriation?