'Those Aren't Pizza Puffs': Attorneys With Saul Ewing Ask Court to Revoke Little Caesars' 'Crazy Puff' Trademark Registration - Legal news - NewsLocker (2024)

Consumers responded to their confusion between Iltaco's Pizza Puff and Little Caesars' Crazy Puffs with statements like, "'but as a chicagoan [sic], these are not pizza puffs wtf?'" "'i don't like how little caesar's calling them things pizza puffs [sic],'" and "'those aren't pizza puffs,'" the complaint cited.

MDLs Make Up More Than Half of U.S. Cases, Whether It's 65% or 71%

According to fiscal year 2023 statistics from the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts, and the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, multidistrict litigation now makes up 65% of the federal civil caseload, a far bigger share than the 38% a decade ago.

Cooley, Building Out Compliance and Lit Practice, Adds Former CPSC Chair

With the partner hiring, Cooley aims to deepen its product safety and compliance bench amid increasing regulatory challenges for clients in AI and other technologies.

Where Do Law Grads Get the Most Bang for Their Buck?

A newly released report analyzes where law school graduates get the best return on their investment.

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Ex-SEC Commissioners on Crypto Legal Showdowns, Regulatory Rifts

"At one point, I penned an op-ed that I am not going to publish," said Dan Gallagher, chief legal officer for Robinhood Markets Inc. "It was called, 'I asked for a registration and I got a Wells Call.'"

A Rape, a Foreign Country and Maritime Law: Attorneys Brace for Challenging Litigation

"I do see an upward tick," said one attorney about sexual assault lawsuits involving tourists from around the nation.

2nd Circuit: Competitor's Ads May Not Have Run Afoul of Internet Service Provider's Bankruptcy Stay

Chief Circuit Judge Debra Ann Livingston and Circuit Judges José Cabranes and Maria Arau jo Kahn ruled that doubt existed as to whether Charter's actions violated the automatic stay attached to Windstream's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding.

'Brazen Legal Fiction': Smartmatic Asks Court to Reject Fox's Defenses in Defamation Case

"Fox's affirmative defenses are a parade of legal jargon divorced from facts and applicable law," Smartmatic counsel from Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff argue in the latest motion sequence.

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When asked if Gibson Dunn will be opening an office in the Sunshine State, George Sampas said: "I'm looking forward to having that discussion after I pass the Florida bar."

Packers Promote Longtime GC to CEO

Legal chiefs rarely get the nod to run professional sports franchises, but Green Bay has viewed Ed Policy as more than a lawyer for a long time.

Latham Is Now the Second-Largest Law Firm in D.C. By Headcount

Latham's D.C. office has surpassed the size of Arnold & Porter, Morgan Lewis, Williams & Connolly, and most recently Hogan Lovells' offices in the district.

Title IX Complaint Alleges Accused Princeton University Students Have Low Odds of Success

Princeton's Committee on Discipline reportedly convicted more than 98% of the respondents who appeared before it in the more than 700 cases resolved during the 2021-22 academic year.

This Firm Just Unleashed a Slew of Suits Against IBM, Sony, Microsoft, 5 Others

Three U.S. companies and five overseas companies from Japan, Korea, India, and the Cayman Islands were sued in the U.S. Eastern and Western Districts of Texas.

Equity Partner Pay Spread at Homegrown Texas Firms Not as Extreme as Industry Average

The ratio between the highest-paid and the lowest-paid equity partners at Texas firms included in the Am Law 200 were below the national averages.

State Budget Deal Allows Court Remote Proceedings to Continue—For Now

A budget deal between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders reflects court reporters' political clout in Sacramento.

Latham Grows to Become Second Only to Covington in DC, Amid Other Changes in District

Latham's D.C. office has surpassed the size of Arnold & Porter, Morgan Lewis, Williams & Connolly, and most recently Hogan Lovells' offices in the district.

Justices Will Consider Scope of Corporate Remedies for Trademark Infringement

The Supreme Court agreed to resolve "[w]hether an award of the 'defendant's profits' under the Lanham Act ... can include an order for the defendant to disgorge the distinct profits of legally separate non-party corporate affiliates."

Are You For Real? Dealing with the Proliferation of Deepfakes

Notwithstanding the significant threats facing companies as a result of deepfake technology, there are several things companies can do to protect themselves and their employees from becoming the victim of a deepfake scam.

"Associates should also begin to build a personal brand by specializing in a subject matter area early on and credential themselves by writing articles with more senior lawyers and looking for speaking opportunities within that practice area."

Supreme Court Agrees to Review Constitutionality of Tennessee's Ban on Trans Care for Minors

A key dispute in the case is what level of constitutional scrutiny to apply to the state's law: a rigorous form known as "heightened scrutiny" or a more lenient type of "rational-basis" review. The circuit court applied the latter and found that the state could rationally concluded that SB1 was an appropriate response to risks from puberty blockers and hormone therapy.

Execs Doubt AI Regulation Can Keep Up With the Technology's Rapid-Fire Advances

"More and more, we're seeing a gap between what outside counsel recommends and what executives are open to when it comes to AI policies and procedures," said Amy Worley, associate general counsel of Berkeley Research Group.

Watch the Video: Footage Released After Judge's Arrest

"Christina Peterson rushed toward the commotion and immediately started screaming at the security guard and the officer," read an Atlanta Police Department statement. "Ms. Peterson then forcibly pushed the officer in the chest."

Paramount GC's Exit Was 'Involuntary,' Entitling Her to Millions in Severance

Now that Paramount is keeping its independence, the company's board is under pressure to chop expenses. Paramount is weighed down by more than $14 billion in debt and lost $500 million in the first quarter.

"The firm is absolutely committed to growing our corporate and transactional practices," said Kimberly Wethly, chair of Wilmer's tax practice.

Big Law and Big Sports: More Money, Law Firms and Work

"The issues have become far more complex, the stakes far more significant, and the players far more global and institutional," noted Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp.

Midyear Money: The Top 2024 Legal Tech Investments (So Far)

Six months into 2024, and it's clear that legal tech funding is slowly, but steadily, bouncing back, spurred in significant part by booming interest in generative artificial intelligence.

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rules on Prompt Pay Act for First Time

Parties in a construction contract must approve or reject payments within strict time limits and provide procedures for the process, a majority on the court found.

It's Hot Out There. What Is Big Law Doing About It?

Law firms have to contend with a lot of change these days. Some think they should focus more on climate change, writes The Global Lawyer.

The 'McKinsey' of Law Firms in Asia. What's in a Name?

There isn't a single international law firm that is recognized worldwide for its prowess and gravitas. Law firm coverage around the globe is spotty at best, writes Asia Editor Jessica Seah. But does the legal industry need a global elite?

New Leaders: Meet Our Young Attorney of the Year and All the On the Rise Winners!

Milinda Brown of Beal Sutherland Berlin & Brown was named as Daily Report's 2024 Young Lawyer of the Year. See links to all On the Rise winners below.