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National Law Journal

Slants' High Court Win Opens the Gate for 'Offensive' Trademark Bids

When the Supreme Court this week gave a green light to a rock band composed of Asian-American musicians that wanted to use the name "The Slants," it struck down a portion of the 71-year-old Lanham Act that bars disparaging trademarks. That gave a major boost to the hopes of the owners of the NFL's Washington Redskins, who have already filed to establish the case as controlling precedent in their battle to reinstate their trademark, which was suspended as racially offensive toward Native Americans. But they weren't the only ones.
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National Law Journal

Lawsuit Over Premise of 'Inside Out' Just the Latest Hit on a Disney Hit Movie

Disney and Pixar were hit with a lawsuit filed in federal court Tuesday on behalf of Minnesota child development expert Denise Daniels, who claims studio executives used her original ideas to create the 2015 film, which was a critical, box office and awards hit.
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The American Lawyer

Abrams Calls Mining Magnate's Libel Suit Against HBO a Long Shot

British comedian John Oliver has a good defense in a defamation suit filed against him and HBO, the cable network that produces “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” said Floyd Abrams, a First Amendment litigation veteran and senior partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Irving v. Smith, PICS Case No. 17-0916 (C.P. Northampton Feb. 7, 2017) Roscioli, J. (19 pages).

Genuine issues of material fact existed as to a minor's assumption of risk and consumption of alcohol prior to his death, which precluded summary judgment. However, the court granted summary judgment in favor of defendant land owners, because there was no evidence they acted in a willful or malicious manner.
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The Recorder

Kirola v. City and County of San Francisco

9th Cir.; 14-17521 The court of appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part a judgment and remanded. The court held that the district court erred in…
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Daily Business Review

Rocking Out: Judge Quotes R.E.M. Lyrics in Noise Ordinance Ruling

U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman cited rock 'n' roll and country lyrics in his ruling on a noise ordinance dispute in Miami Beach.
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Legaltech News

Women of Legal Tech: Rock & Roll & Law

Darlene Tonelli's experience in the music industry set the frame for legal shops at Inter Alia Law and Codify Legal Publishing.
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Daily Report Online

Fatal Plane Crash in Tom Cruise Movie Leads to Insurance Fight

Allianz Global Risks U.S. Insurance wants Great American Insurance to cover $425,000 in mounting costs related to two California wrongful death suits.
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New Jersey Law Journal

'Wild Thing' Mitch Williams Secures $1.5M Verdict in Case Over Firing From MLB Network

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Mitch Williams was awarded $1.5 million by a state court jury in Camden Tuesday in his breach of contract suit against MLB Network.
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Daily Business Review

Lion Country Safari Changing Hands

Palm Beach County's Lion Country Safari is expected to change ownership this fall.
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