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Ninth Circuit Upholds Copyright Infringement Dismissal In 'Jangle Vision Twins' Case
In Jangle Vision, LLC v. Alexander Wang, Inc., No. 22-55642 (9th Cir. Oct. 26, 2023), the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the dismissal of copyright infringement claims, based on a lack of substantial similarity.
Alexander Wang, the fashion giant known for its urban-inspired designs and use of black, was sued by Jangle Vision, LLC, an art collection founded by Claudia Diroma. Diroma claimed that Alexander Wang copied Jangle's "Jangle Vision Twins" artwork. As outlined in Jangle Vision's complaint, Diroma reportedly submitted various works, including the "Jangle Vision Twins," to Wang in hopes of employment. Wang allegedly showed great interest in the "Jangle Vision Twins," which depicts "two highly stylized, imaginary female figures distinguished by unnaturally shaped bodies in colored skins revealing only eyes, nose, and mouth." After submitting her portfolio, Diroma heard nothing back from Wang about a potential job. A few weeks later, however, she saw that the fashion company launched a social media campaign that depicted "tall, thin figures in skintight, solid-colored bodysuits with mask covering their faces and head."
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
The DOJ's New Parameters for Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
The parameters set forth in the DOJ's memorandum have implications not only for the government's evaluation of compliance programs in the context of criminal charging decisions, but also for how defense counsel structure their conference-room advocacy seeking declinations or lesser sanctions in both criminal and civil investigations.
Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
A Lawyer's System for Active Reading
Active reading comprises many daily tasks lawyers engage in, including highlighting, annotating, note taking, comparing and searching texts. It demands more than flipping or turning pages.