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August 11, 2025
Boston U. Hit With TM Suit From Baylor Over Logo
Baylor University says its trademark rights on its interlocking "BU" logo are being infringed by Boston University and the Massachusetts school's use of the mark will cause confusion in the marketplace.
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August 11, 2025
9th Circ. Says LA Men Have Ammo In Gun Rights Class Action
The Ninth Circuit found Monday that a Los Angeles gun licensing policy that allowed only judges or law enforcement agents to carry concealed weapons was unconstitutional in light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, reviving a proposed class action brought by three men who were arrested for violating the policy.
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August 11, 2025
Nike Investors Say Biz Strategy Was 'Ticking Timebomb'
Shareholders suing Nike Inc. over what they say was a failed business strategy responded Monday to a motion to dismiss the proposed class action, arguing that they have 19 confidential witnesses who can prove that the company painted an overly rosy picture of its prospective growth.
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August 11, 2025
House Lawmakers Probe Antitrust In Sports Broadcasting
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee is looking into sports broadcasting antitrust concerns, requesting briefings from the country's four largest sports leagues and saying that the 1961 law governing their telecast agreements has expanded an antitrust "blind spot" in today's sports media rights market.
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August 11, 2025
Colo. Basketball Coach Sues For $1M In Restaurant Stake Row
A Denver restaurant owner and operator owes a former investor and fellow high school basketball coach more than $1 million on an unpaid promissory note for relinquishing his ownership stake in the company, the investor has claimed in a lawsuit filed in state court.
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August 11, 2025
Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court
Nielsen Holdings Ltd. and consumer intelligence spinoff Nielsen Consumer IQ agreed to end their dispute, a sole investor asked the court to name him lead plaintiff in a suit challenging Endeavor's $13 billion take-private deal, and the Chancery Court announced a new, automated case assignment regime. Here's the latest from the Delaware Chancery Court.
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August 11, 2025
WWE Accuser Can Get Doctor's Records, But Not Depositions
The former World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. legal staffer who is suing the company on sex trafficking and abuse claims can access medical and billing records from her visits to a celebrity doctor, but she can't conduct any depositions without filing a separate lawsuit, a Connecticut state court judge ruled Monday.
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August 11, 2025
Widow Questions Biz Docs In Database Co.'s Arbitration Bid
Counsel for a widow suing her late husband's former business partner, their shared company and the partner's attorney over company assets told a North Carolina business court judge Monday that he harbors serious doubts over the authenticity of several of the venture's purported agreements, suggesting some may have been "ginned up" for litigation.
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August 11, 2025
Fired PGA Tour Reporter Says Vaccine, Mask Objections Legit
A former PGA Tour on-air talent, who was terminated for not complying with COVID-19 protocols, has told a Florida federal court that a trial is the appropriate vehicle through which to analyze whether her religious objections were "bona fide," and that the question cannot be addressed at the summary judgment stage.
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August 11, 2025
Suit Alleges Offshore Sportsbook Ignored Opt-Out Requests
A California man filed a proposed class action against the offshore sportsbook MyBookie, saying it bombards him with text messages promoting its various offerings despite his repeated attempts to opt out of the communications.
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August 08, 2025
Denver Broncos Say Coffee Co. Used IP Despite Owing $1.5M
The Denver Broncos told a Colorado state court Friday that a now-defunct coffee company illegally used the team's intellectual property to sell products even though it owed the team over $1.5 million.
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August 08, 2025
NJ Legislation Highlights From The 1st Half Of 2025
During the first half of 2025, New Jersey lawmakers addressed a long-standing judicial vacancy crisis, strengthened protections for utility customers and streamlined the asbestos remediation process for Jersey City's historic courthouse.
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August 08, 2025
Consumer Says Gambling Site Can't Force Suit Into Arbitration
A consumer accusing the operator of a casino-oriented gambling website of allegedly creating a dangerous environment that fuels gambling addiction is fighting arbitration, telling an Illinois federal court the agreement does not exist and if it did, it would be unenforceable.
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August 08, 2025
Athletes Resist Pause In Conn. Trans Inclusion Case
A Connecticut federal court should deny a defense request to stay a lawsuit challenging transgender inclusion policies in high school athletics until the U.S. Supreme Court makes two rulings on the topic, the plaintiffs said Thursday, noting that the case has been pending for five years and that the justices' decisions are not going to come any time soon.
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August 08, 2025
Tenn. Athletes Lose Bid To Pause NCAA Eligibility Rules
A Tennessee federal judge has denied four college athletes an injunction that would have paused the NCAA's eligibility bylaws, dashing their hopes of playing college football in the coming season.
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August 08, 2025
Taxation With Representation: Latham, Alston & Bird, Orrick
In this week's Taxation With Representation, fiber optic connector systems maker Amphenol Corp. buys CommScope's connectivity and cable solutions business, Blackstone acquires Enverus from private equity firms, investors buy a majority stake in medical device company HistoSonics Inc., and ESPN swaps an equity stake for the National Football League's NFL Network and other intellectual property.
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August 07, 2025
Crypto Buyers Win Class Cert. Against Kardashian, Celebs
EthereumMax buyers accusing celebrities of promoting the cryptocurrency allegedly used in a pump-and-dump scheme can certify subclasses in four states, but not their nationwide class, a federal judge ruled, agreeing with famed boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. that there's a risk of California and Florida securities laws being inappropriately applied outside those states.
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August 07, 2025
NY AG, Ski Resort Square Up Over Resort Divestiture
A New York ski resort operator that bought a competing resort and shut it down must divest that resort to right the antitrust wrong a state judge found it had committed and restore competition to the market, the Empire State is arguing.
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August 07, 2025
PTAB Knocks Out Nike Patent From $355K Trial Victory
A Nike footwear manufacturing patent at the heart of a $355,450 damages verdict in an infringement case against athletic apparel maker Lululemon is invalid, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board has found.
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August 07, 2025
NFL, Hall Of Fame Sued Over 'Gold Jacket' Trademark
The estate of the man who created the iconic Gold Jacket presented to NFL's Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees has sued the organization, the league and others in Florida federal court over allegedly infringing the trademark and trade dress of the blazer and other alumni-related marks.
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August 07, 2025
'Cardiac Pack' IP Suit Is Decades Too Late, NC Judge Says
A North Carolina state court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit brought by 12 members of North Carolina State University's 1983 "Cardiac Pack" basketball team alleging that the NCAA unduly profited from their name, image and likeness by rebroadcasting footage from their national championship run.
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August 07, 2025
5th Circ. Denies Fees For Activision After Call Of Duty TM Win
The Fifth Circuit has found a Texas federal judge did not abuse his discretion when he denied video game publisher Activision's request for attorney fees after defeating a trademark infringement suit brought by a former professional wrestler.
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August 07, 2025
Del. Court Weighs Final Leads For $13B Endeavor Stock Suit
In a rare battle of extremes, attorneys for a single Endeavor Group investor urged a Delaware vice chancellor on Thursday to accept their suit challenging the company's $13 billion take-private deal in March over a suit filed by investment giant Icahn Enterprises LP and a multinational bank based in Sweden.
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August 07, 2025
Ex-Knick Slams Madison Square Garden's $1.5M Fee Request
Charles Oakley slammed Madison Square Garden's bid for $1.5 million in attorney fees stemming from its pursuit of the former New York Knick's deleted text messages in his battery suit against the arena, claiming that only "bad faith" could justify such an "inflated" request.
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August 07, 2025
LIV Golf, Stinger Tees Enter Mediation Over Trademark Clash
A Florida federal court has appointed a retired state circuit court judge to mediate the trademark infringement dispute between LIV Golf Inc. and the Stinger Tees merchandise company.
Expert Analysis
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Pepperdine Case Highlights Shift In Collegiate IP Landscape
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.
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Opinion
SEC Defense Bar Should Pursue Sanctions Flexibility Now
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission defense bar has an opening under the new administration to propose flexible, tailored sanctions that can substantially remediate misconduct and prevent future wrongdoing instead of onerous penalties, which could set sanctions precedent for years to come, says Josh Hess at BCLP.
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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.
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Playing Beach Volleyball Makes Me A Better Lawyer
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.
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US Soccer Win Shows Value Of Defining 'Relevant Market'
Despite U.S. Soccer's successful defense against North American Soccer League's antitrust allegations, sports leagues should continue to be mindful of risks posed by hierarchical structures since the New York federal judge in that suit found a triable issue of fact on the relevant markets issue, say attorneys at Debevoise.
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How Law Firms Can Counteract The Loneliness Epidemic
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.
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5 Keys To Building Stronger Attorney-Client Relationships
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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McMahon SEC Settlement Warns Of Nondisclosure's Price
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent financial nondisclosure settlement with former WWE CEO Vince McMahon illustrates the breadth of executives' reimbursement obligations under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and highlights the importance of building robust internal corporate reporting processes, say attorneys at BCLP.
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Racing Corvettes Makes Me A Better Lawyer
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.
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Opinion
Attorneys Must Act Now To Protect Judicial Independence
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.
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Rethinking 'No Comment' For Clients Facing Public Crises
“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.
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How Design Thinking Can Help Lawyers Find Purpose In Work
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.
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Competitive Weightlifting Makes Me A Better Lawyer
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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Opinion
Inconsistent Injury-In-Fact Rules Hinder Federal Practice
A recent Third Circuit decision, contradicting a previous ruling about whether consumers of contaminated products have suffered an injury in fact, illustrates the deep confusion this U.S. Supreme Court standard creates among federal judges and practitioners, who deserve a simpler method of determining which cases have federal standing, says Eric Dwoskin at Dwoskin Wasdin.
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In-House Counsel Pointers For Preserving Atty-Client Privilege
Several recent rulings illustrate the challenges in-house counsel can face when attempting to preserve attorney-client privilege, but a few best practices can help safeguard communications and effectively assert the privilege in an increasingly scrutinized corporate environment, says Daniel Garrie at Law & Forensics.