The Eleventh Circuit recently denied the Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney Kardashian’s (the “Kardashians”) motion to compel arbitration related to a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by upscale cosmetics company, By Lee Tillett (“Tillett”). The parties are now set to litigate the matter in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Tillet produces
Court Allows Copyright Infringement Claims to Live Long and Prosper Against Trekkie
A federal judge recently held that an unauthorized “Star Trek” fan film created by Axanar Productions was “objectively substantially similar” to Star Trek. The court found that Axanar sought to make a “professional production” with a trained crew, including many individuals who had worked on authentic Star Trek productions, while raising over $1 million in
Jamming Out Costs New York Auto Dealerships Millions
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman recently announced a $1.6 million settlement with two auto dealerships, SG Hylan Motors and Best Auto Outlet, Inc., who were found to have engaged in jamming schemes between 2010 and 2014. “Jamming” is the deceptive practice known in the auto-dealership industry whereby dealers unlawfully charge consumers for hidden
Natural Consequences: FTC Finds California Company Misrepresented Product Ingredients as “All Natural”
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently granted summary decision against California Natural Inc., a seller and marketer of personal care products, holding that the company engaged in false and misleading advertising in claiming that its sunscreen SPF 30 product was “all natural.”
Last April, the FTC issued an administrative complaint against California Natural, alleging that