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Retail & E-Commerce

  • May 08, 2025

    Instacart, Partiful Allegedly Infringed 'FIZZ' TM To Target Gen Z

    Silicon Valley-based social media platform Fizz Social Corp. has accused Instacart and Partiful of ripping off its event planning platform's "FIZZ" trademark to launch a rival "Fizz app" that specifically targets the so-called Gen Z demographic, according to a trademark infringement and anti-cybersquatting lawsuit filed in California federal court.

  • May 08, 2025

    11th Circ. Says Developer's I-20 Truck Stop Suit Out Of Gas

    The Eleventh Circuit has backed a district court's dismissal of a property owner's suit challenging a metro Atlanta county ordinance that for years blocked him from developing his land into a QuikTrip gas station, ruling the county had a "rational basis" for its effective ban on new truck stops.

  • May 08, 2025

    Nestle Eyes Potential $5B Water Unit Sale, And Other Reports

    Nestle is planning to break off a piece of its business to focus, fittingly, on top-performing brands like Kit Kat and Nescafe, as it weighs a potential sale of its sparkling water-led unit at a $5.6 billion value, according to a Reuters report Thursday.

  • May 08, 2025

    Tenn. Hotel Operators To Stop Collecting Tax After 30 Days

    Tennessee will require hotel operators to stop collecting occupancy taxes from people who stay for more than 30 days under a bill signed by the governor.

  • May 08, 2025

    Wash. Justices Uphold Ban On Large-Capacity Gun Magazines

    The Washington State Supreme Court on Thursday said that a state law banning the sale of large-capacity magazines for firearms was constitutional, in an opinion that said the law was not in conflict with recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings expanding gun rights.

  • May 08, 2025

    Latham, Wilson Sonsini Guide $800M Tripledot Gaming Deal

    British game developer Tripledot Studios said Thursday it has inked a deal to acquire Palo Alto, California-based AppLovin's portfolio of mobile games studios for $800 million, with Latham & Watkins LLP advising Tripledot and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC guiding AppLovin.

  • May 07, 2025

    Texas AG Warns Chinese Cos. To Get In Step With Privacy Law

    The Texas attorney general has informed Alibaba, CapCut, TP-Link and several other companies with ties to the Chinese government that they have 30 days to remedy alleged violations of the state's comprehensive data privacy law or face "additional legal action," marking the latest escalation of the agency's privacy enforcement efforts.

  • May 07, 2025

    Google Is 'What's Best' For Users, Apple Exec Tells Judge

    A top Apple executive forcibly defended the company's pick for its default search engine Wednesday, telling a D.C. federal judge that Google is the only real option, as the U.S. Justice Department looks to ban Google from paying the iPhone maker and others for default search engine placement.

  • May 07, 2025

    CVS Hid Prescription Discounts From Medicaid, States Allege

    CVS failed to disclose to state Medicaid programs that it was offering discounts on prescriptions to cash-paying customers, violating regulations aimed at assuring that government insurance programs pay the lowest possible price for drugs, the attorneys general of four states said in a complaint unsealed Wednesday.

  • May 07, 2025

    DOJ, FTC Seek Public Input On Live Event Ticketing Abuses

    The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission announced Wednesday they are seeking input from the public about potential abuses in the live ticketing industry, which comes after President Donald Trump's March executive order that looks to enforce "transparency at all stages of the ticket-purchase process."

  • May 07, 2025

    Rite Aid Cleared For Quick Ch. 11 Sale Plans

    A New Jersey bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved retail pharmacy chain Rite Aid's plans to host a Chapter 11 auction next week for prescription files, drug inventory and other pharmacy assets during its second bankruptcy.

  • May 07, 2025

    Nike, 'Replica' Influencer Settle TM Suit Ahead Of Trial

    Nike has resolved the remainder of its trademark infringement lawsuit against a social media influencer accused of posting and selling fake Nike shoes just days before trial, with a Florida federal judge on Wednesday signing off on the agreement that calls for the influencer to pay $1 million in damages.

  • May 07, 2025

    Tupperware's Post-Sale Ch. 11 Plan Approved

    The Chapter 11 plan of liquidation of food storage container company Tupperware Brands Corp. received court approval Wednesday in Delaware without any opposition, marking a complete turnaround from the turmoil at the outset of the case.

  • May 07, 2025

    Vendor Loses Summary Bid In $9M Walgreens Fraud Suit

    An Illinois federal judge has refused to hand an electronic accessories distributor a partial win in the company's $9 million dispute over Walgreen Co.'s alleged failure to place its products on premium shelf space because genuine questions exist over whether allegedly insufficient product deliveries made contract compliance essentially impossible.

  • May 07, 2025

    Shionogi To Acquire Torii Pharma Through $1.1B Tender Offer

    Japanese pharmaceutical company Shionogi & Co. plans to acquire Torii Pharmaceutical Co. through a tender offer that values the Tokyo-listed drugmaker at approximately 156 billion Japanese yen (nearly $1.1 billion), Shionogi said in a Wednesday announcement.

  • May 07, 2025

    Del. Justices Deny Bid To Revive Carvana Insider Trading Suit

    Delaware's Supreme Court rejected a bid by Carvana stockholders to revive insider trading claims against the father of the company's CEO, alleging the senior businessman controlled the online car retailer and used inside information when selling $3.7 billion in shares.

  • May 07, 2025

    Walgreens Wants 'Far-Fetched' Shareholder Suit Tossed

    Walgreens contends that a proposed class action alleging it inflated share prices by concealing the lack of viability of its pharmacy division and primary clinic investment must be dismissed because it lacks factual allegations to back its claim that Walgreens made any misstatements to shareholders about its financial outlook, let alone with fraudulent intent.

  • May 07, 2025

    Ex-Enforcers Back Higher Standard For Google Breakup

    A bipartisan group of former federal antitrust enforcers stretching back to the Nixon administration has told the D.C. federal court overseeing the government's search monopolization case against Google that a high standard needs to be met when divestitures are sought.

  • May 07, 2025

    Boston Judge Tosses Mastercard Payments Monopoly Claims

    Payments giant Mastercard Inc. no longer faces a cross-platform tap & pay mobile wallet company's monopolization claims after a Massachusetts federal judge found, among other things, that Mastercard doesn't actually dominate the relevant market.

  • May 07, 2025

    Fed. Circ. Backs Denial Of 'US Space Force' Trademark

    The Federal Circuit on Wednesday shot down an intellectual property attorney's appeal of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board's denial of his bid to register a trademark for the term "US Space Force," refusing to undo a finding that it would suggest a false connection to the military branch.

  • May 07, 2025

    Nordstrom's Investor Can't Block Vote On Go-Private Deal

    A Washington federal judge said he won't block a shareholder vote on Nordstrom's proposed $6.25 billion deal to go private, issuing a sealed order on Tuesday denying a preliminary injunction bid in a proposed investor class action.

  • May 07, 2025

    AWOL Plaintiff Dropped From Apple, Amazon Antitrust Case

    A Washington federal judge has ousted the lead plaintiff in a proposed antitrust class action against Apple and Amazon, after deciding last month to sanction the firm bringing the case for failing to tell the court the client had abandoned the case.

  • May 07, 2025

    Masimo Unloads Embattled Audio Unit In $350M Sale

    Samsung Electronics subsidiary Harman International has agreed to acquire Masimo Corp.'s consumer audio division, Sound United, for $350 million in cash, with Masimo taking a financial hit on the business it acquired three years ago for about $1 billion. 

  • May 07, 2025

    9th Circ. Affirms FTC Loss In Microsoft-Activision Case

    The Ninth Circuit on Wednesday affirmed a lower court's ruling in a Federal Trade Commission case that refused to block Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of game developer Activision Blizzard Inc.

  • May 06, 2025

    CO2 Conversion Co. Sues Wash. Neighbor Over Toxic Fumes

    A carbon conversion technology firm has launched a lawsuit in Washington federal court over noxious gases that have allegedly drifted onto its state project site from a neighboring chemical storage facility, making conditions "unbearable" for workers building a new sustainable aviation fuel plant.

Expert Analysis

  • When Reincorporation Out Of Del. Isn't A Good Idea

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    While recent high-profile corporate moves out of Delaware have prompted discussion about the benefits of incorporation elsewhere, for many, remaining in the First State may be the right decision due to its deep body of business law, tradition of nonjury trials and other factors, say attorneys at Goodwin.

  • Pepperdine Case Highlights Shift In Collegiate IP Landscape

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    A complaint filed by Pepperdine University against Netflix and Warner Bros. two weeks ago alleges that a comedy series unlawfully copies the school's trademarks, and the decision could reshape the portrayal of collegiate athletics on screen and the legal tools schools use to defend their emblems, says Mindy Lewis at Michelman & Robinson.

  • 7 Tips For Associates To Thrive In Hybrid Work Environments

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    As the vast majority of law firms have embraced some type of hybrid work policy, associates should consider a few strategies to get the most out of both their in-person and remote workdays, says James Argionis at Cozen O’Connor.

  • Series

    Playing Beach Volleyball Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    My commitment to beach volleyball has become integral to my performance as an attorney, with the sport continually reminding me that teamwork, perseverance, professionalism and stress management are essential to both undertakings, says Amy Drushal at Trenam.

  • How Law Firms Can Counteract The Loneliness Epidemic

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    The legal industry is facing an urgent epidemic of loneliness, affecting lawyer well-being, productivity, retention and profitability, and law firm leaders should take concrete steps to encourage the development of genuine workplace connections, says Michelle Gomez at Littler and Gwen Mellor Romans at Herald Talent.

  • What's At Stake In High Court's Class Member Standing Case

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    The U.S. Supreme Court’s eventual decision in Labcorp v. Davis could significantly alter how parties prosecute and defend class actions in federal court, particularly if the court determines some proof of member standing is required before a class may be certified, say attorneys at Reed Smith.

  • 5 Keys To Building Stronger Attorney-Client Relationships

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    Attorneys are often focused on being seen as the expert, but bonding with clients and prospects by sharing a few key personal details provides the basis for a caring, trusted and profoundly deeper business relationship, says Deb Feder at Feder Development.

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    Racing Corvettes Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    The skills I use when racing Corvettes have enhanced my legal practice in several ways, because driving, like practicing law, requires precision, awareness and a good set of brakes — complete with the wisdom to know how and when to use them, says Kat Mateo at Olshan Frome.

  • Opinion

    Attorneys Must Act Now To Protect Judicial Independence

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    Given the Trump administration's recent moves threatening the independence of the judiciary, including efforts to impeach judges who ruled against executive actions, lawyers must protect the rule of law and resist attempts to dilute the judicial branch’s authority, says attorney Bhavleen Sabharwal.

  • Rethinking 'No Comment' For Clients Facing Public Crises

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    “No comment” is no longer a cost-free or even a viable public communications strategy for companies in crisis, and counsel must tailor their guidance based on a variety of competing factors to help clients emerge successfully, says Robert Bowers at Moore & Van Allen.

  • Del. Supreme Court TripAdvisor Ruling May Limit 'MFW Creep'

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    The Delaware Supreme Court's recent Maffei v. Palkon ruling regarding TripAdvisor's proposed reincorporation to Nevada potentially signals a turning point in the trend of expanding the protections from Kahn v. M&F Worldwide to other types of transactions, says Andrew J. Haile at Elon University.

  • Antitrust In Retail: Rude Awakening For FTC In Tempur Sealy

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    A Texas federal court's recent denial of a Federal Trade Commision order to stop a giant mattress merger because of lack of evidence on market segments shows that such definitions are only a viable path for regulating vertical mergers if antitrust agencies provide adequate documentation, says David Kully at Holland & Knight.

  • How Design Thinking Can Help Lawyers Find Purpose In Work

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    Lawyers everywhere are feeling overwhelmed amid mass government layoffs, increasing political instability and a justice system stretched to its limits — but a design-thinking framework can help attorneys navigate this uncertainty and find meaning in their work, say law professors at the University of Michigan.

  • Compliance Pointers For DOJ's Sweeping Data Security Rule

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    A new Justice Department rule broadly restricts many common data transactions with the goal of preventing access by countries of concern, and with an effective date of April 8, U.S. companies must quickly assess practices related to employee, customer and vendor data, says Sam Castic at Hintze Law.

  • Series

    Competitive Weightlifting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    The parallels between the core principles required for competitive weightlifting and practicing law have helped me to excel in both endeavors, with each holding important lessons about discipline, dedication, drive and failure, says Damien Bielli at VF Law.

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