Navigation Lawsuits pitting one plush toy against another have brought trade dress law to the forefront. At the heart of the battle is whether there are protectable nonfunctional elements in Kelly Toys’ Squishmallows such that Build-A-Bear’s use of similar elements in its Skoosherz constitutes trade dress infringement.
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10th Circuit Questions Jurisdiction in Appeal of Tgransgender Woman's Admission Into Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
When a federal appeals court judge asked if the plaintiffs’ attorney thought district judge’s decision was final since it still left the opportunity to amend, the attorney said she did not believe the plaintiffs could refile because the judge struck down their merits claims.
Tracking Monsanto's Roundup Verdicts Across the US
To learn more about how the Roundup litigation has taken shape since trials began in 2018, check out this interactive map of verdicts.
Deadline Extended: The 2024 New York Legal Awards
Tell us which lawyers, firms and litigation departments deserve recognition for influencing and inspiring the legal community by May 24.
Record $41M Jury Verdict Awarded to Lawyer for Medical Malpractice Claims
“The jury’s verdict is bittersweet for this wonderful family, which has been devastated by Craig Pierce’s injury and the loss of his ability to function independently and practice law,” Christopher Hurley, a founding partner at Hurley McKenna & Mertz, said in a statement.
Paul Weiss Funds New Litigation Center to Combat Hate-Driven Violence
The new center, designed to bring impact litigation to combat hate-driven violence, is looking to leverage the firm’s litigation power while partnering with civil rights groups.
Idaho Physician Files Federal Lawsuit to Establish Constitutional Right to Medically Necessary Abortion
“The Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade is both wrong as a matter of law and profoundly harmful to the rights and dignity of millions of people,” Stephanie Toti, Executive Director of the Lawyering Project said. “But by its own terms, it does not extend to medically indicated abortions, which continue to be constitutionally […]
Wilson Sonsini Brings 'Agentic AI' to Clients With New Neuron Contracting Module
Agentic AI is one of the latest techniques in the realm of generative AI, making the technology more accurate, explainable and predictable, David Wang, chief innovation officer at Wilson Sonsini, told Legaltech News.
California Bar Considers Opting Out of NCBE Exam
The move comes after state bar staff, in an effort “to prudently manage the budget,” explored the prospect of transitioning to an alternative, cost-effective exam administration approach such as a fully remote online exam, beginning with the February 2025 bar exam administration, according to a memo posted to the Board of Trustees website in advance […]