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Apple Asks Judge to 'Follow the Majority Practice' in Dismissing Patent Dispute Over Night Vision Technology

"Courts, including in this district, have resoundingly rejected this approach, dismissing willful infringement claims where a complaint alleged that a defendant learned of the asserted patents solely through the filing of the complaint," attorneys with DLA Piper wrote on behalf of Apple's motion to dismiss a patent suit brought by SiOnyx over night vision technology.
3 minute read

International Edition

Rolex Appoints First Ever General Counsel

The lawyer starts at the iconic brand in January after 27 years at his Swiss firm.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Federal Judge Finds Neiman Marcus Liable in Personal Injury Suit for Unsecured 13-Pound Painting

In Inman-Clark v. The Neiman Marcus Group, a federal judge held that undisputed evidence established that Neiman Marcus breached the duty of care for improperly hanging on the wall a 13-pound, wooden-framed painting, which fell on the plaintiff's head.
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Law.com

County Reps: Appeal Likely Following State Court's Sales Tax Ruling for Retail Marijuana

In Robust Missouri Dispensary 3 v. St. Louis County, the court sided with the plaintiff, concluding that only one local government is permitted under state law to impose an additional 3% sales tax on the retail sale of marijuana.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Walmart Accused of Misrepresenting 'Cheese' Ingredients in Great Value's Macaroni & Cheese

Walmart is accused of falsely labeling their Great Value macaroni and cheese as containing "real cheddar cheese."
3 minute read

The Recorder

Hueston Hennigan Secures Dismissal of SEC Action Against Ex-PwC Auditor in Mattel-Linked Case

The federal agency issued a one-page order dropping the action against Joshua Abrahams last Friday after the Division of Enforcement filed a motion to dismiss it on Aug. 12, simply stating: "Under the circumstances, it appears appropriate to grant the Division's motion and dismiss the proceeding."
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Nike Promotes Legal Chief to Marketing Chief as New CEO Launches Turnaround

New Nike boss Elliott Hill predicted that 18-year company lawyer Ann Miller "will inspire, innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible" in her new role as executive vice president of global sports marketing.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

King Kullen—the Nation's First Supermarket—Hires Outside Counsel as GC

Michael J. Cullen founded the grocery chain in 1930 after his idea for much-larger, mostly self-service stores failed to gain traction with his prior employer, Kroger.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Walmart agrees to pay $7.5 million to settle California suit over hazardous waste

The unlawful disposals are alleged to violate the Hazardous Waste Control Law, Medical Waste Management Act, and Unfair Competition Law.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

CLO of Yum Brands Exiting After 17 Years With Fast-Food Giant

Scott Catlett, who worked his way up from the bottom rungs of legal, will be succeeded by a 20-year Yum veteran who did the same.
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