Law
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Sweet James LLP, a Southern California personal injury firm known for its unique and extensive advertising campaign, sued a Beverly Hills-based rival Friday over internet advertising and sales pitches to potential clients that allegedly step on Sweet James’ trademark rights… Read this piece in its entirety at Law360.
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An Illinois federal judge ruled that Jussie Smollett can’t pursue allegations that the city of Chicago, its police department and others participated in a malicious prosecution of the “Empire” actor after he was attacked earlier this year and then accused of staging the incident himself… Read this piece in its entirety at Law360.
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PNC Financial Services Group Inc. is profiteering off the COVID-19 pandemic by illegally prioritizing higher-dollar applications for virus-related government aid to reap larger processing fees, according to a proposed class action filed Thursday in California federal court… Read this piece in its entirety at Law360.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday that it’s asking major online retail platforms like eBay, Facebook and Alibaba to crack down on sales of illegal disinfectant products, the same day the agency announced seizures of such products shipped from abroad… Read this piece in its entirety at Law360.
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Under Armour Inc. has been hit with a proposed class action in California federal court accusing the athletic apparel company of systematically tricking shoppers at its outlet stores by advertising supposed discounts that are based on made-up “original” prices… Read this piece in its entirety at Law360.
Mike LaSusa 