Qualcomm Sued by the FTC for Anti-Competitive Practices
The Federal Trade Commission alleges that Qualcomm failed to participate in licensing patents in fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms. These terms need to be FRAND because the items Qualcomm has patented are industry-wide standard items used for cellular connections to voice and data. Without the microchips Qualcomm uses companies cannot create the phones they […]
Former Tallgrass CEO and Marketing Agency Sue Tallgrass Beef Company
A recent lawsuit filed by a former CEO against his erstwhile employer shows some of the potential pitfalls in terminating an executive. In this case, James Whitney, former the CEO of Tallgrass Beef Company, has sued Tallgrass, alleging that it failed to pay him wages owed to him under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collections […]
Holiday Work Party Dangers
Tis’ the season. Around this time every year, businesses rent swanky venues to celebrate the season and reflect on the past year’s successes. However, not many businesses realize the holiday work party dangers. Become informed to prevent lawsuits from arising as a result of this year’s company holiday party. Liability of Serving Alcohol Many are […]
Sixth Circuit Upholds Red Seal as Maker’s Mark Trademark
Today’s competitive market compels liquor distillers to not only compete in flavor, but also aesthetics. In a recent verdict, the US court of Appeals for the Sixth circuit upheld that the dripping red wax used on bottles of Maker’s Mark® Bourbon is protected as a trademark. Maker’s Mark® used the dripping red seal since 1952 […]
We the Plaintiffs
Click the link to check out a very interesting infographic about the statistics relating to the United State’s obsession with lawsuits compared to other countries and even other states within the United States. Source: eLocalLawyers.com
Reasons You Should Not File a Lawsuit
While I have filed numerous lawsuits on behalf of my clients over the past 33 years, I whole-heartedly believe that all clients should be advised of the top ten reasons you should not file a lawsuit. I offer this list: 1. You owe your opponent more money than he or she owes you. 2. You […]