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$5M Sanctions Upheld for Counterfeit Headphones
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
A $5 million sanction by any measure is a stiff penalty. But a $5 million discovery sanction is about as stiff as they get. The last time somebody abused a...
Vegetarian Loses Federal Beef Fat French Fries Lawsuit
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
In a case that's sure to open the eyes of many vegetarians, Buffalo Wild Wings has just succeeded in knocking out a potential class action claim stemming from...
Facebook IPO Litigation Dust Settles
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
When Facebook stumbled out of the gates at its initial public offering, early investors had to take a slow-but-steady approach to profitability. A share was...
Second Circuit Revives Unexhausted Title VII Claim After Pro Se Appeal
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Curtis Hardaway's pro se appeal of the Federal District Court of Connecticut's sua sponte dismissal of his Title VII lawsuit against the Hartford Public Works...
Flu Shot Reminder Text Doesn't Violate TCPA
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Daniel Latner got a text message that apparently offended him. "It's flu season again," his health care provider texted. It invited him to come in for a flu...
Former Hedge Fund Exec Charged With Fraud in NY Federal Court
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Michael Cohen, a former executive of a multi-billion dollar hedge fund, made a bad loan and a worse decision afterwards. According to an indictment in New...