A state judge in Montana temporarily blocked the enforcement of a ban on certain types of gender-affirming care, while the federal Sixth Circuit found that similar bans were likely constitutional.
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Florida Faces Lawsuit Over Anti-China Property Law
The ACLU argues that Florida has violated constitutional principles by passing a law that would largely prevent people "domiciled" in China from acquiring real estate in the state.
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ACLU, discrimination, due process, Equal Protection, federal court, florida, real estate, Ron DeSantis
Amazon, Canon Pursue Litigation Against Counterfeiters
The online marketplace and the camera company allege that 29 accounts on the Amazon marketplace were selling counterfeit Canon products and thus infringing on Canon trademarks.
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amazon, Canon, consumer fraud, consumer law, federal court, intellectual property, lawsuit, trademark
Elizabeth Holmes Faces Sentencing After Request for New Trial Is Denied
Elizabeth Holmes' motions for a new trial were denied by Judge Edward J. Davila on Monday, November 9, 2022. Holmes, the former CEO and founder of Theranos, was found guilty of defrauding investors earlier this year, and she now faces sentencing on Friday, November 18, 2022.
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Criminal Law, US Courts
Ex-CIA Engineer Convicted in Largest Theft of CIA Secrets in History
Ex-CIA computer engineer Joshua Schulte was convicted in federal court on Wednesday in the largest theft of CIA secrets in history.
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Criminal Law, US Courts
Thirteen States Support Mexican Lawsuit Against U.S. Gun Manufacturers
The states urge a federal judge not to dismiss a $10 billion lawsuit alleging that reckless business practices by U.S. gun manufacturers have increased the rate of violent crimes associated with Mexican drug cartels.
Snap Takes Trademark Battle Over “Spectacles” to Federal Court
Snap argues that the name "Spectacles" qualifies for protection because consumers have begun to associate the name with its product, but the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office has consistently disagreed.
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Intellectual Property, Trademark Law
Elizabeth Holmes Found Guilty of Defrauding Investors
On Monday, January 3, 2022, Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO and founder of Theranos, was found guilty of defrauding investors. Holmes was convicted on four of eleven charges.
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Criminal Law, US Courts
Coachella Music Festival Scores Victory in Trademark Infringement Claim
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against an advertiser of a New Year's Eve outdoor music festival near the site of the famous Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. This prevents the event from being advertised under its current name, due to potential consumer confusion.
Taylor Swift May Face Jury Trial in Copyright Lawsuit
A federal judge declined to grant summary judgment to the pop singer in a copyright infringement case, finding that there were significant similarities between the lyrics of "Shake It Off" and a song written by the plaintiffs.
