Louis Vuitton

Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 01.09.18

* While the #metoo phenomenon receives deserved attention for uncovering decades of vile behavior, it also presents business opportunities. Stroock & Stroock has put together a group headed by ormer U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin and former New York State Attorney General Robert Abrams to conduct internal investigations for companies concerned about harassment on their watch. [New York Law Journal] * Idiot techie fired after saying women weren't smart enough to work in Silicon Valley files class action suit against Google with help of idiot lawyer who thinks this is a "shot across the bow" of tech companies that they need to be more serious about creating hostile work environments... or something. [The Recorder] * The SDNY takes judicial notice that Louis Vuitton needs a sense of humor. [Law360] * An Italian judge is accused of turning his law school into a misogynistic "cult." Oh Italy... just like us. [Washington Post] * Kirkland has done a little more poaching. [American Lawyer] * Tips for aspiring GCs. [Corporate Counsel] * The last substantive line of Macmillan's response to Trump's cease and desist highlights the lockdown argument against Trump's litigious posturing -- "yo, you realize discovery goes both ways, right?" [Slate]

By Joe Patrice
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 07.20.17

* Mining the 2017 Nordstorm Anniversary Sale for the perfect work -- or interview -- shoes. [Corporette] * What would a TV show based on Biglaw look like? Lots of yelling, some tears, general terror. [Law and More] * Legally speaking -- what is snortable chocolate? [LawSci Forum] * Louis Vuitton wants to go to the Supreme Court. [The Fashion Law] * Jeff Sessions, and pretty much only Jeff Sessions, is hot for civil forfeiture. [Slate] * Celebrating seersucker day! [Southern District of Florida Blog] * New job for ousted Cincinnati Law dean Jennifer Bard. [TaxProf Blog]

By Kathryn Rubino
Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 02.15.17

* Sidley allegedly aided and abetted an imprisoned con man. Honestly, if any readers have more detail on this bizarre story, let us know. [Am Law Daily] * Mary Jo White will rejoin Debevoise because revolving doors and the best doors. [Wall Street Journal] * Yesterday, we linked to an article asking "where's Don McGahn?" Well, we found out during yesterday's press conference and he probably wants to get out of the limelight. [Litigation Daily] * RBG's marriage advice. [Quartz] * San Diego wins sea lion poop case. [Courthouse News Service] * Second Circuit declines to hear Louis Vuitton parody suit. So parody remains legal for at least a little while longer. [Law360]

By Joe Patrice
Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 05.01.15

* If you think the federal government is preparing a military takeover of Texas... you might be a redneck. And you might also be Governor Greg Abbott. [Forbes] * Elie says it's time to end the expansive powers of arrest, for the good of everyone. [New York Daily News] * Most of the 2016 presidential hopefuls are breaking the law. It's good practice for if they win. [LFC 360] * Not to dismiss the important point made in this article about substandard housing and the dangers of lead paint, but I think there may be other lessons to learn from Freddie Gray. [Washington Post] * Satanic Temples are taking this RFRA thing and running with it. [Jezebel] * Over in the EU, Louis Vuitton failed to win back the trademark it claims on its checkerboard pattern. [Fashionista] * I've not read this yet, but here's a collection of Legal Notices To Superheroes. Per the description, "A Letter to Superman from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services" has a lot of promise. [Amazon (affiliate link)] * And remember to vote for the winner of the 2015 ATL Law Revue contest. Voting concludes Sunday at 11:59 p.m. EST. [Above the Law]

By Joe Patrice
Attorney Misconduct

Morning Docket: 06.18.12

* “At the Supreme Court, those who know, don’t talk. And those who talk, don’t know.” If that’s the case, then there must be a lot of people who “don’t know” — it’s rumored that the Court’s decision on Obamacare will be released today. [CNN] * Dewey know what kind of news this week’s conference call will bring for the failed firm’s former partners? On Tuesday afternoon, we might get some information on the status of a global partner contribution plan. [WSJ Law Blog] * Guys in my high school ambassadorial nominations pool used to have extramarital affairs with WSJ reporters all the time, it was no big deal. Obama still supports Brett McGurk, despite his racy emails. [Reuters] * The $64,000 question in the Jerry Sandusky case: will the allegedly histrionic former football coach take the stand to testify in his own defense? He should, because apparently it’s his “only shot.” [Legal Intelligencer] * Looks like Facebook decided to initiate the use of a proverbial “dislike” button when the company pointed the finger at NASDAQ in defense against dozens of lawsuits over its incredibly glitchy IPO. [New York Daily News] * It’s actually possible to have an “offensive personality” as a matter of law: former prosecutor Kenneth “I Am the Prize” Kratz will plead no contest to six ethics violations for his sordid sexting scandal. [Associated Press] * “Careful … that is a Lewis [sic] Vuitton.” It seems that at least one federal judge in Manhattan holds comedic value to a higher standard than our favorite fashion house’s trademark infringement claims. [Chicago Tribune] * Loose lips may sometimes sink ships, but not all gossip is bad. After all, without gossip, your ATL editors wouldn’t be able to bring you some of the juiciest stories out there in the legal world. [New York Times]

By Staci Zaretsky
Biglaw

A Top Law School Tells a High-End Fashion House Where to Stick Its Cease and Desist Letter

An IP student group at a top law school decided to hold a symposium on the topic of fashion law. The students pulled out all the stops for the event: they got Biglaw sponsorship, they created an eye-catching flyer, and they lined up some of the greats of the fashion law world to speak. Needless to say, they expected a great turnout. What they didn’t expect was to be on the receiving end of a cease and desist letter from a high-end fashion house….

By Staci Zaretsky