The New Hotness In Biglaw Perks? Peloton.
Will your firm pony up a similar perk?
Patent Pedaling With Peloton (Part II): Uphill
That Peloton has already found itself the target of a host of patent infringement suits should come as no surprise.
Morning Docket: 04.22.21
* Legal tech startup Rocket Lawyer has raised $223 million to fund its expansion. This should send the company's valuation to the moon... [Fortune] * The St. Louis lawyer who is accused of pointing a weapon at protesters last year is considering a U.S. Senate run. [Politico] * The Manhattan District Attorney says his office will no longer prosecute prostitution offenses. [NPR] * Check out this interesting article on how Courts of Appeals cite to opinions from Justice Scalia and Justice Ginsburg. [Juris Lab] * Peloton may be facing a class action lawsuit related to purported defects in its treadmills. [WTAE] * The lawyer for an New York man accused of threatening Congress argues that his client's statements bordered on comedy. Not sure about that, but the argument itself is kind of funny... [Hill]
Patent Pedaling With Peloton (Part I): Downhill
The implication is that Peloton’s patent filings are accretive to building a perception that the company is innovative, irrespective of how flimsy a ground that perception truly rests on.
Peloton Seeks To Invalidate ‘Spinning’ Trademark Held By Trademark Bully
As the world spins.
Morning Docket: 10.16.20
* Peloton has been hit with a patent infringement lawsuit by a competitor. It's not like they "reinvented the wheel" or anything... They must be "cycling" through legal fees... (I can go all day!) [Business Insider] * A federal judge has overruled the rejection of New York residents from programs run by the Department of Homeland Security that make it easier to process through airport security. [Minnesota Lawyer] * A law firm, which bought a practice from a retired lawyer who then passed away, has been approved to use the deceased lawyer's name on its letterhead. Sounds a little like Weekend at Bernie's... [Bloomberg Law] * A U.S. Attorney in New York has announced that he will be stepping up efforts to clamp down on violent crime in New York City because crime rates in the Big Apple have increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Daily News] * A couple has been charged for allegedly attacking a teenage worker at Sesame Place for enforcing a mask policy. People need to stop acting like Oscar the Grouch... [Philadelphia Inquirer]
4 Ways Your Firm Can Build Economic Resilience
It’s the key to long-term success in an uncertain business climate.
Morning Docket: 06.16.20
* Michael Bloomberg is requesting that a judge dismiss a lawsuit filed by former campaign staffers alleging that Bloomberg promised the staffers they would have jobs until November. Maybe Bloomberg was just really optimistic about his prospects... [Hill] * Check out this interesting profile of the lawyer who is representing the family of George Floyd. [New Yorker] * Executives at Ebay have been criminally charged for allegedly sending live roaches, spiders, and other nasty items to a couple who criticized the website. [Tech Crunch] * A transgender woman at the center of a landmark Supreme Court case did not live to see the outcome of the matter. [CNN] * A former corporate lawyer is now a top instructor at Peloton. Looks like this attorney was on the fast track to success... [Fortune]
Riding In Place: 3 Insights From 1 Complaint
Recognizing and considering important insights about IP cases is a pretty good return on a few minutes’ investment in reviewing filings that catch your interest.