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Court Awards Franchisor Attorneys' Fees in Trademark Infringement Action Against Competitor
As trademark infringement actions can involve hundreds of thousands of dollars in attorneys' fees for each party, a critical consideration for potential infringement plaintiffs may be whether they are likely to be awarded their fees. In certain “exceptional cases,” federal law allows parties claiming trademark infringement to be awarded their attorneys' fees. The recent decision of the federal District Court for the District of Minnesota in Zerorez Franchising System, Inc. v. Distinctive Cleaning, Inc., No. 13-2326 (D. Minn. May 5, 2015), demonstrates that patience and restraint could increase a franchisor's odds of recovering its fees in trademark litigation with a competitor.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
Risks of “Baseball Arbitration” in Resolving Real Estate Disputes
“Baseball arbitration” refers to the process used in Major League Baseball in which if an eligible player's representative and the club ownership cannot reach a compensation agreement through negotiation, each party enters a final submission and during a formal hearing each side — player and management — presents its case and then the designated panel of arbitrators chooses one of the salary bids with no other result being allowed. This method has become increasingly popular even beyond the sport of baseball.