‘Gruyere’ is generic description of cheese that isn’t eligible for certification mark, appeals court says

Home Daily News ‘Gruyere’ is generic description of cheese… Trademark Law ‘Gruyere’ is generic description of cheese that isn’t eligible for certification mark, appeals court says By Debra Cassens Weiss March 9, 2023, 8:59 am CST The term “gruyere” is a generic description of cheese and can’t be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark … Read more

Weekly Briefs: Lawyer’s Super Bowl ad leads to litigation; 2 BigLaw firms end merger talks

Home Daily News Weekly Briefs: Lawyer’s Super Bowl ad leads… News Roundup Weekly Briefs: Lawyer’s Super Bowl ad leads to litigation; 2 BigLaw firms end merger talks By Debra Cassens Weiss March 3, 2023, 2:27 pm CST NFL objects to firm’s Super Bowl ad, leading to suit The Dimopoulos Law Firm in Las Vegas is … Read more

Weekly Briefs: Legal jobs increase in January; 11th Circuit doesn’t rule out execution by firing squad

Home Daily News Weekly Briefs: Legal jobs increase in January;… News Roundup Weekly Briefs: Legal jobs increase in January; 11th Circuit doesn’t rule out execution by firing squad By Debra Cassens Weiss and Amanda Robert February 3, 2023, 3:09 pm CST Image from Shutterstock. Legal industry adds 2,400 jobs The legal services sector added 2,400 … Read more

Meet the lawyer representing Trump in his lawsuit against journalist Bob Woodward

Home Daily News Meet the lawyer representing Trump in his… Careers Meet the lawyer representing Trump in his lawsuit against journalist Bob Woodward By Debra Cassens Weiss February 2, 2023, 9:41 am CST Photo courtesy of Robert Garson/GS2Law. The new lawyer representing former President Donald Trump in his lawsuit against journalist Bob Woodward initially practiced … Read more

‘Routine performance management’ can’t be basis for fired associate’s bias suit, BigLaw firm argues

Home Daily News ‘Routine performance management’ can’t be… Law Firms ‘Routine performance management’ can’t be basis for fired associate’s bias suit, BigLaw firm argues By Debra Cassens Weiss January 25, 2023, 2:17 pm CST Kirkland & Ellis is arguing that a fired associate’s lawsuit against the firm should be tossed partly because a harassment claim … Read more

Artificial intelligence companies are accused of violating copyrights for artwork and photos

Home Daily News Artificial intelligence companies are accused… Copyright Law Artificial intelligence companies are accused of violating copyrights for artwork and photos By Debra Cassens Weiss January 19, 2023, 12:28 pm CST Legal actions filed on behalf of artists and stock photo company Getty Images claim that artificial intelligence companies are violating the plaintiffs’ copyrights … Read more

Longtime disability rights advocate Scott LaBarre dies at 54

Home Daily News Longtime disability rights advocate Scott… Obituaries Longtime disability rights advocate Scott LaBarre dies at 54 By Amanda Robert December 20, 2022, 10:40 am CST Scott LaBarre served as the current chair of the Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division and was a past member of the Board of Governors. ABA Journal … Read more