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Ultra-Processed Food Manufacturers Face New Litigation Challenges In California And Beyond
San Francisco's groundbreaking lawsuit against major food manufacturers alleges that ultra-processed foods were engineered to be addictive and deliberately marketed to vulnerable communities while concealing known health risks. This government enforcement action employs public nuisance and unfair competition theories that could fundamentally reshape how packaged foods are regulated, manufactured, and marketed across the United States. Meanwhile, recent federal court decisions reveal the steep causation chal
United States Litigation
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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FOIA Disclosure Risks For Companies: Strategies For Protecting Sensitive Information
Companies that interact with federal agencies face growing risks that sensitive business information could be disclosed through Freedom of Information Act requests. Understanding FOIA Exemption 4 protections and implementing proactive confidentiality practices can help organizations safeguard trade secrets, commercial data, and proprietary information from public release.
United States Commercial
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Bracewell
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Trademark Law Alert -- Decanted, Not Decided: Second Circuit Holds That TTAB Likelihood-of-Confusion Ruling Was Not Binding In Wine Trademark Litigation
The Second Circuit's recent decision in Peju Province Winery v. Cesari S.R.L. clarifies when USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board rulings on likelihood of confusion can bind parties in subsequent district court litigation. This case examines the critical distinction between trademark analysis based solely on registration documents versus actual marketplace usage, potentially reshaping how trademark owners approach both TTAB proceedings and infringement litigation strategy.
United States IP
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Cowan Liebowitz & Latman PC
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Colorado Court Affirms Attorneys’ Fee Award Against Plaintiff’s Counsel For Pursuing Unsupported CCPA Claims
A Colorado appellate court recently upheld a substantial attorney fee award exceeding $241,000 against a plaintiff's attorney who persisted in pursuing construction-related claims that lacked evidentiary support. The decision underscores Colorado courts' willingness to impose meaningful financial consequences when claims continue beyond the point where they can be reasonably justified, particularly in cases involving the Colorado Consumer Protection Act's "public impact" requirement.
United States Litigation
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
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What To Do After A Car Accident In New Jersey: Important Steps
Getting into a car accident can be overwhelming and stressful, leaving you unsure of what steps to take next. Understanding the proper procedures to follow after a collision in New Jersey—from prioritizing safety and documenting the scene to navigating the state's no-fault insurance system—can protect both your health and your legal rights while strengthening any potential compensation claim.
United States Litigation
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Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer
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Emerging Data Center Litigation
A rapidly emerging wave of litigation is targeting data centers on multiple legal grounds including environmental violations, land use disputes, nuisance claims, tort actions, and civil rights allegations. Legal experts examine the current landscape of these cases and analyze the potential for mass tort, personal injury, and property damage claims that are likely to follow as data center development continues to expand.
United States Litigation
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Mayer Brown
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What Is The Duration Of A Personal Injury Case In New Jersey?
Personal injury cases in New Jersey follow a complex timeline influenced by medical recovery, evidence gathering, insurance negotiations, and potential litigation. Understanding the key stages—from initial treatment through possible trial—helps injured parties set realistic expectations about how long their case may take and what factors could extend or shorten the process.
United States Litigation
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Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer
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Foreign Sovereign Immunity In International Construction
For hundreds of years, the world’s sovereign nations refused to allow any other foreign sovereign to be sued in their courts without the sovereign’s consent. The guiding principle was “absolute sovereign immunity,” an outgrowth of the ancient legal precept rex non potest peccare, understood to mean “the king can do no wrong.” The principle also was recognized as wise foreign policy because it extended "grace and comity" to other sovereigns.
United States Litigation
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JAMS
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U.S. Supreme Court Holds Helms-Burton Act Abrogates Sovereign Immunity For Cuban State-Owned Entities
The Supreme Court's decision in Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Corporación CIMEX, S.A. fundamentally alters the landscape for litigation under the Helms-Burton Act by eliminating sovereign immunity as a defense for Cuban state-owned entities. This ruling opens the door for U.S. nationals to pursue trafficking claims against Cuban government agencies and instrumentalities without satisfying the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act's stringent exceptions. The decision raises critical questions about enforcement mechan
Worldwide International
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Jones Day
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