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fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 weeks ago

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, July 4: Danish Government Proposes Copyright Protections Against Deepfakes; Fifth Circuit Finds No Lanham Act Claims Between Mark Co-Owners; and Ferrari's "TESTAROSSA" Mark is Revived by the EGC

The Fifth Circuit's ruling in Reed v. Marshall establishes that trademark infringement claims under the Lanham Act cannot be sustained between co-owners of a trademark.
Apple
#diddy
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

The appellate court affirmed the conviction of Katie Magbanua in the 2014 murder-for-hire case of Dan Markel, as reported by Jeff Burlew of The Tallahassee Democrat.
US politics
fromPCMAG
4 weeks ago

Google Ordered to Pay $314M in Class-Action Case Over Misuse of Android Data

Google was fined $314.6 million for collecting and misusing Android users' data without consent.
#intellectual-property
Europe news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

German prosecutors indict alleged helper in plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna

Prosecutors have charged a suspect for supporting a failed terrorist plot against Taylor Swift concerts in Austria.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 06.27.25 - Above the Law

The recent merger approval between McDermott and Schulte signifies a strategic alignment aimed at enhancing both firms' capabilities in legal services, benefiting clients moving forward.
US politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Trial for Ontario's 'Crypto King' set to begin in October 2026 | CBC News

Aiden Pleterski will stand trial for defrauding investors out of over $40 million, starting October 5, 2026.
#embezzlement
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 06.23.25 - Above the Law

Kilmar Abrego Garcia released pending trial amid ongoing legal issues.
Congressional plans for student loan caps threaten law school accessibility.
White nationalist awarded law school accolade by Trump-appointed judge for controversial arguments.
Citing AI-generated legal cases may lead to severe penalties in the UK.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Czech court cancels for second time ruling that acquits former Prime Minister Babis of fraud charges

Prague's High Court has canceled the acquittal of former Prime Minister Andrej Babis, ordering a retrial regarding fraud charges linked to an EU subsidy.
#fraud
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

NorCal man pleads guilty to Ponzi scheme after trying to evade FBI in submarine

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

NorCal man pleads guilty to Ponzi scheme after trying to evade FBI in submarine

#crime
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Former Caltrain employees sentenced to jail for building secret apartments inside train stations

This is why I say to people, never say you've seen it all, because something new like this will come up,
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

With Appeal Options Nearly Exhausted, Elizabeth Holmes Seeks Two-Year Sentence Reduction

Amidst the challenges of adjusting to incarceration, Ms. Holmes has dedicated herself to being an engaged prisoner, serving other women, and actively seeking opportunities to make a difference.
NYC startup
#child-abuse
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Long Island sicko, 18, allegedly raped two 11-year-old boys he met on Snapchat, brushed off abuse as a prank: DA

NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Long Island sicko, 18, allegedly raped two 11-year-old boys he met on Snapchat, brushed off abuse as a prank: DA

A Long Island teen allegedly raped two boys he met on Snapchat, framing the actions as a prank or dare to exploit their trust.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Southern California couple and their daughter charged with torture of 6 foster children

A Southern California family faces charges for years of severe abuse inflicted on six foster children.
The investigation began due to a tip from a child abuse hotline.
fromabovethelaw.com
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 06.12.25 - Above the Law

A coalition of police officers has filed a lawsuit against Republican leaders demanding the installation of a plaque acknowledging their efforts during the January 6 insurrection, claiming it is a legal obligation.
Law
fromPatchogue, NY Patch
1 month ago

LI Man Indicted After Violent Crowbar Attack, Killing Victim In Front Of His Young Child: DA

"This violent attack was allegedly committed in front of Mr. Bonaparte's young child. Such acts of violence have no place in our community."
Brooklyn
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket 06.03.25 - Above the Law

The recent lawsuit settlement concerning rent inflation in DC, amounting to $1 million, could provide temporary relief for tenants affected by skyrocketing housing costs.
DC food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California state senator accused of DUI cleared after blood test shows no signs of drugs or alcohol

Senator Cervantes will not face DUI charges due to negative toxicology results.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Where To Read And How To Contact Above The Law - Above the Law

Above the Law offers various resources for readers to engage with the site and stay updated on legal news.
#russell-brand
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
UK news

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and assault

Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of sexual offenses at Southwark Crown Court and will face trial in June 2026.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Comedian Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assaults

Russell Brand faces multiple charges of sexual assault, rape, and indecent assault from incidents involving four women over several years.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and assault

Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of sexual offenses at Southwark Crown Court and will face trial in June 2026.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Comedian Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assaults

Russell Brand faces multiple charges of sexual assault, rape, and indecent assault from incidents involving four women over several years.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump plans to pardon reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley

Your parents are going to be free and clean, and I hope we can do it by tomorrow," Trump told Savannah Chrisley in a phone call from the Oval Office.
US politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Ukrainian man becomes third charged over 'arson attacks' at properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

A third man, 34-year-old Petro Pochynok, has been charged in connection with arson attacks linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, underscoring serious safety concerns.
UK news
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago

Massachusetts hacker to plead guilty to PowerSchool data breach

Cyber extortion is a serious attack on our economy and on all of us. As alleged, this defendant stole private information about millions of children and teachers.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

New York man pleads guilty to threatening lesbian Michigan AG Dana Nessel

A New York man pleaded guilty to threatening Michigan AG Dana Nessel online due to her sexual orientation and religion.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Tommy Robinson to be released from prison within days after sentence cut

Robinson has shown a change in attitude since he was sentenced and given assurance to comply with the injunction in the future.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Second charge over Chris Brown club disturbance

Chris Brown faces serious charges related to a nightclub assault in London.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Harvard researcher charged with trying to smuggle frog embryos into United States

A Harvard researcher faces deportation and smuggling charges for attempting to bring frog embryos into the U.S., with potential consequences of 20 years in prison.
#menendez-brothers
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Los Angeles

What's next for the Menendez brothers? Here's how soon Lyle and Erik could walk free - and what could keep them in prison

Lyle and Erik Menendez may be released from prison soon after their sentences were reduced to 50 years to life.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Law

Why the Menendez brothers might remain in prison- even if court agrees to resentence them for killing their father

Menendez brothers may remain in prison despite possible resentencing.
Evidence of abuse may not guarantee their release.
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

What's next for the Menendez brothers? Here's how soon Lyle and Erik could walk free - and what could keep them in prison

Lyle and Erik Menendez may be released from prison soon after their sentences were reduced to 50 years to life.
Law
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Why the Menendez brothers might remain in prison- even if court agrees to resentence them for killing their father

Menendez brothers may remain in prison despite possible resentencing.
Evidence of abuse may not guarantee their release.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose chiropractor pleads guilty to underreporting $1.4 million in income for taxes

A chiropractor pleaded guilty to tax fraud by underreporting his practice's earnings, resulting in significant tax losses for the IRS.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

California DoorDash delivery driver pleads guilty to stealing $2.5 million in deliveries scam

Devagiri, 30, of Newport Beach, California, admitted to working with three others in 2020 and 2021 to defraud the San Francisco-based delivery company.
NYC startup
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe will not face criminal charges

Rupert Lowe will not face charges over alleged threats after CPS review found insufficient evidence.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Man pleads guilty to threatening flight attendant, trying to open plane door on Boston flight

A passenger attempted to stab a flight attendant and tampered with an emergency exit door on a United Airlines flight.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Chinatown Night Market Named Best In US

A driver in Redwood City experienced a medical event when hitting a 17-year-old pedestrian, now in critical condition.
#sean-combs
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Jury selection finalized for Sean Diddy' Combs's sex-trafficking trial in New York

Sean Combs is on trial for serious charges including racketeering and sex trafficking, facing potential life imprisonment if convicted.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Jury selection finalized for Sean Diddy' Combs's sex-trafficking trial in New York

Sean Combs is on trial for serious charges including racketeering and sex trafficking, facing potential life imprisonment if convicted.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Tom Girardi hospitalized on eve of mental evaluation hearing

Thomas Girardi's sentencing hearing is delayed due to his hospitalization for liver dysfunction, raising questions about his future incarceration.
fromNewsday
2 months ago

Joe Nocella Jr. gets 120-day interim appointment as head of EDNY

Nocella's low profile in federal litigation raises questions about his chances beyond his 120-day interim role as U.S. attorney, given Schumer's opposition.
US politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Why Israel plans to limit life-saving aid into Gaza. And, Diddy's trial begins today

Israel's cabinet approved a controversial plan to restrict food distribution in Gaza amid ongoing conflict.
#sexual-assault
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Conor McGregor accuser given extra 180 days to serve summons over alleged US sex assault

The summons for Conor McGregor has yet to be served, even though confirmation has been received by an Irish court official to proceed with service in Ireland.
MMA
#diddy-combs
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Luigi Mangione case: Federal prosecutors deny eavesdropping' on attorney calls after jail recording mix-up | amNewYork

Federal prosecutors denied allegations of intentionally eavesdropping on jail calls, claiming any recordings were inadvertently obtained and not listened to.
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Prosecutors deny eavesdropping on Luigi Mangione's calls with lawyer

Federal prosecutors denied claims of eavesdropping on attorney-client calls concerning defendant Luigi Mangione.
#scotusblog
fromABA Journal
3 months ago
Media industry

SCOTUSblog will expand offerings, keep 'unbiased coverage' after acquisition by Dispatch Media

fromABA Journal
3 months ago
Media industry

SCOTUSblog will expand offerings, keep 'unbiased coverage' after acquisition by Dispatch Media

NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

BREAKING: George Santos Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison

Former Rep. George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison, demonstrating accountability for misconduct in public office.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Morning Docket: 04.25.25 - Above the Law

Skadden is facing a probe from the NLRB after it blocked firm emails, aiming to prevent discussions about its controversial Trump business deal. The implications of this action are significant for workplace communication rights.
Law
Privacy professionals
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Plymouth man pleads guilty to cyberstalking more than half a dozen Massachusetts women

James Florence Jr. pleaded guilty to cyberstalking seven women and possession of child pornography, leading to a scheduled sentencing hearing.
fromQNS
3 months ago

Brooklyn driver indicted for murder after fatal Queens road rage incident: DA - QNS

A Brooklyn motorist was indicted for homicide related to a fatal road rage incident that led to the death of a Breezy Point man.
SF politics
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
3 months ago

5 Things to Know About James Boasberg, the Judge Overseeing Meta's Antitrust Trial - Washingtonian

Meta's antitrust trial featuring CEO Mark Zuckerberg is under Chief Judge Boasberg, known for handling significant legal cases.
Judge Boasberg's decisions are shaping the landscape of American justice, highlighting his influence in high-stakes trials.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Karmelo Anthony allowed to walk free on $250K bond, house arrest in stabbing death of Austin Metcalf

Karmelo Anthony's bond was reduced to $250,000, allowing him to await trial at home after allegedly stabbing another teen to death.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

NASCAR fraudster pleads guilty to tricking his hedge fund investors, scuttling Monday jury trial

"The judge's decisions were limiting a great deal of the evidence," Corozzo explained of the decision that ultimately led Franzone to plead guilty instead of facing a jury.
NYC startup
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Russian court cuts jail sentence of US soldier as diplomatic ties thaw

The reduction in Staff Sergeant Gordon Black's prison sentence signals an improvement in US-Russia relations amidst ongoing diplomatic discussions surrounding the Ukraine conflict.
US news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Woman who held here to talk, if you want' sign outside abortion clinic guilty

An anti-abortion activist was convicted for violating a clinic buffer zone, raising concerns about free expression amid political implications.
The case underscores the need for safe access to healthcare without harassment.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Everett man facing hate crime charges for alleged road rage incident

"In Middlesex County we are committed to appropriately charging and holding accountable those who threaten and assault others because of their race or ethnicity, such random violence, especially when coupled with hate, is extraordinarily dangerous, to individuals and to our communities."
Black Lives Matter
Austin
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Peninsula man loses appeal in East Bay double-murder car crash

Michael Verette's double-murder conviction was upheld by appeals court, emphasizing the severity of his reckless driving resulting in fatalities.
fromConsequence
4 months ago

Sean Kingston and his mother found guilty of federal wire fraud

During the trial, prosecutors alleged that the mother-son duo defrauded several luxury goods businesses using Kingston's celebrity status to convince retailers to deliver goods prior to payment.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Teen charged with firearms and explosives offences

Sakhile Ntsele, 18, faces 26 charges, including firearms violations and possession of explosive substances, with a trial set for November and a hearing in June.
London politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

In dramatic fashion, judge kicks attorney off Antioch police brutality case

There is nothing before the court whatsoever from which the court could infer that Ms. Lopes will adequately prepare herself next time around even with the benefit of co-counsel.
Law
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Texas man faces prison for activating 'kill switch' on former employer's network | TechCrunch

Davis Lu faces up to 10 years in prison for sabotaging his employer's network.
His actions stemmed from reduced responsibilities after a corporate restructuring.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Child's Remains Found In East Bay House Fire

A house fire in San Leandro has resulted in three fatalities, including one child.
NAACP has filed a complaint against San Jose police for excessive force against a homeless man.
Trump's Justice Department is scrutinized for change in stance on January 6th pardons.
Forever 21 is on the brink of bankruptcy and may close all stores.
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Brooklyn Man Sentenced in 'Vandelay' Fraud Scheme

Thomas John Sfraga was sentenced to 45 months in prison for wire fraud involving real estate and cryptocurrency scams.
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago

East New York mother indicted in drowning death of 6-year-old daughter: DA * Brooklyn Paper

Karla Espinal, 26, has been indicted for the death of her 6-year-old daughter Madeline, who was found unresponsive in a bathtub in February.
Brooklyn
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Dominican national pleads guilty to identity theft

A Dominican national pleaded guilty to identity theft, illegally using another's personal information for almost ten years.
SF parents
fromwww.thereporter.com
4 months ago

Judge dismisses case against Bay Area man accused of killing infant son

The felony case against Tre Kenneth Clay for injuring his infant son was dismissed but may be re-filed by the District Attorney's Office.
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