News from July 2015
U.S. PTO issues trademark to Salt Lake Comic Con for name; San Diego Comic-Con claims Utah convention still infringing on its IP
Last year, the San Diego convention sent a cease and desist letter demanding that the Salt Lake Comic Con stop all use of the words 'comic con.'
Popular food ordering website allegedly doesn't pass along tips to delivery drivers
A popular review website is facing allegations that its food ordering website doesn't pass along tips to delivery drivers.
Woman claims cigarettes contained asbestos, caused cancer
A tobacco company secretly included asbestos in one of its cigarette brands in the 1950s and caused a woman's mesothelioma, her lawsuit says.
Toaster pastries not made with 'real fruit' as advertised, lawsuit says
The maker of a toaster pastry brand is being sued for allegedly not making the product with real fruit and still advertising that it does.
Lawsuit calls advertisements on Slingbox a 'bait and switch'
Advertisements broadcasted by a subscription-based television company constitute a “bait and switch” by the business, a lawsuit said.
Dismissal motion coming in class action over organic Similac infant formula
Attorneys for Abbott Laboratories recently asked a federal judge to allow them to file a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit that claims the formula contains 26 ingredients that aren't allowed in organic foods.
Hirshfeld appointed new U.S. PTO patents commissioner
Current deputy commissioner for patent examination policy will replace newly retired Margaret 'Peggy' Focarino
Catering service allegedly failed to pay employees tips it collected
Eight individuals are suing a New York catering service, alleging it withheld tips of employees even though it charged venues gratuities.
Rheem Manufacturing allegedly had defect in evaporator coil
Three individuals are suing a heating and cooling manufacturer, alleging sale of defective systems to residents.
Uranium extraction company paid to promote stock, lawsuit says
A company that extracts uranium in the United States and in Paraguay is being sued by investors claiming it made misleading statements about the company's stock valuation.
T-Mobile sued for allegedly failing to pay commission to employees
One of the country's largest cellphone service providers is being sued by former employees who claim the company failed to pay them the full commission they earned.
Johnson & Johnson sued over effectiveness of bedtime baby products
A popular maker of baby products is being sued over claims that its lotions and bath wash made for babies doesn't help them sleep
Nuns file appeal to U.S. SC over contraception mandate, argue it imposes a ‘substantial burden’
Tenth Circuit ruled in July that the Little Sisters of the Poor must file for an exemption or face fines
Retiring Tenn. SC justice to become law school dean
Gary Wade to lead Lincoln Memorial University's John J. Duncan Jr. School of Law following his Sept. 8 retirement
Maryland Judiciary expands electronic case filing in Anne Arundel County
Beginning August 3, 2015, attorneys in Anne Arundel County will file criminal and traffic cases online as part of the Maryland Judiciary's expansion of its Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) initiative.
State GOP snubs Attorney General Buddy Caldwell’s reelection effort
BATON ROUGE — Incumbent Louisiana Attorney General James “Buddy” Caldwell has been passed up by the Louisiana Republican Party in favor of opponent Jeff Landry.
Calif. federal court dismisses patent infringement lawsuit against Nintendo
Computer game company alleged Nintendo's handheld gaming devices infringed its patent
Dental company sued for allegedly sending unsolicited fax messages
A Florida dental company is accused of violating federal law when it sent fax messages to potential customers without obtaining prior permission from recipients.
Wyndham Hotel to pay $20K to former worker for allegedly firing her while serving on jury
A national hotel group will pay $20,000 in restitution for firing a worker allegedly because she was serving jury duty
New York grocer to pay $45K for allegedly firing injured employees on probationary period
A New York wholesale grocer will pay the state $45,000 for allegedly firing employees who were injured on “preventable accidents,”