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Copyright Liability Could Cost You and Your Business
Businesses can unknowingly infringe others’ copyrights in all kinds of ways. It’s important for copyright holders to know their rights. It’s also important for those using copyrighted content to be aware of common pitfalls and risks to avoid legal headaches and unexpected costs. Understanding Copyright Risks and Protections Many businesses frequently encounter copyright issues. As part of their regular business, some create copyrighted works like music, software, video content or artwork.
Are We There Yet? The Journey to Lawsuit Resolution in North Carolina Federal Courts Original
Whether your business is considering bringing a lawsuit or preparing to defend against a lawsuit, you will likely want to know how long it takes to litigate a case. In a recent decision, In re Strickland, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit considered a plaintiff’s request that the Fourth Circuit order the trial court to provide an earlier trial date.
Are We There Yet? The Journey To Lawsuit Resolution in North Carolina Federal Courts
Fourth Circuit decision highlights the wide discretion federal district courts have to manage their calendars. The timing of litigation in federal courts is case-specific and hard to predict, but data from North Carolina federal courts provides some general guidance. Whether your business is considering bringing a lawsuit or preparing to defend against a lawsuit, you will likely want to know how long it takes to litigate a case.
Fourth Circuit Rejects Shareholders’ Security Fraud Claims Based on Optimistic Projections for Merged Company Original
A U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit decision reinforces that securities fraud liability “cannot be ‘predicated solely on an overly optimistic view of a future which may, in fact, encounter harsh economic realities down the road.’” In a recent decision, San Antonio Fire & Police Pension Fund v. Syneos Health, the Fourth Circuit considered a class action lawsuit brought by shareholders of a biopharma company, INC Research Holdings, Inc. (now Syneos Health Inc.).
Fourth Circuit Rejects Shareholders’ Security Fraud Claims Based on Optimistic Projections for Merged Company
In a recent decision, the Fourth Circuit considered a class action lawsuit brought by shareholders of a biopharma company, INC Research Holdings, Inc. (now Syneos Health Inc.). The shareholders had voted to approve a merger with a private company. They had high hopes for the merged entity, inflated by some optimistic projections INC Research and its executives had made. But the new company struggled and its stock price tanked.
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Enters the Cheese Wars: Determining Genericness for Trademark Registration
Recently, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit considered whether “gruyere” cheese can be registered as a trademark in the United States, or whether it is merely a generic term that is not entitled to trademark protection. In itsopinioninInterprofession du Gruyere v. U.S. Dairy Export Council, the court did not miss the opportunity for some cheesy puns. It also addressed several important issues concerning the evidence that is admissible to show genericness.
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Enters the Cheese Wars: Determining Genericness for Trademark Registration Original
Recently, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit considered whether “gruyere” cheese can be registered as a trademark in the United States, or whether it is merely a generic term that is not entitled to trademark protection. In its opinion in Interprofession du Gruyere v. U.S. Dairy Export Council, the court did not miss the opportunity for some cheesy puns. It also addressed several important issues concerning the evidence that is admissible to show genericness.
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