Law & Order: SVU is on 24 seasons and counting (thanks to the recent renewal) without giving Benson/Stabler fans everything they want from the iconic TV duo, but all signs point toward another pairing ending the season on a very …
Doctors say the new law banning gender-affirming care for minors is about politics, not health
A ban on gender-affirming care for minors is now officially legal. The law banning doctors from treating children with hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgery is set to go into effect in July. On Friday, the ACLU promised to sue to …
This Week in the Supreme Court – week commencing 6th March 2023 – UKSCBlog
Hearings in the Supreme Court are now shown live on the Court’s website.: On Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th March 2023 the Court will hear The Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v United Utilities Water Ltd No 2on appeal from …
Some (General Court) Decisions Put a SMILE on Your Face
We are used to decisions about non-traditional trade marks not deserving protection in the European Union, leading to the inevitable conclusion that non-traditional trade marks can be difficult to register and keep on the register. The recent McCain decision of …
Dior Did Not SADDLE on Distinctive Character of Its Iconic Bag
Another unfavorable decision on non-traditional trade marks has landed, now in relation to Dior’s iconic Saddle bag. The EUIPO’s Second Board of Appeal decided that Dior’s Saddle bag is not distinctive with respect to handbags. The decision is seen as …
Singapore Maintains Hard-Line Take on Goodwill in Million-Dollar Wonton Noodle Feud
In Singapore, the popular eatery “ENG’S Wonton Noodles” is known for its springy noodles, luscious wonton dumplings and fiery chilli sauce. Its popularity attracted more than S$1.6 million in revenue one year, but a fallout between the founder’s children and …
Mind the Gap: Patagonia Sues Gap For Copying Fleece Design
High-end outdoor clothing brand Patagonia Inc is taking on fast fashion retailer Gap for copying its “iconic” fleece jacket design. Patagonia Inc has filed court proceedings in the Federal Court. In a complaint filed on 22 November 2022, Patagonia alleges …
Clear Creek County’s internal investigation report reveals new details on Christian Glass shooting
The report, released this week from the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office, includes 72 pages of documents surrounding the murder of 22-year-old Christian Glass in June of 2022. Most of the documents are transcripts of the body camera footage from …