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COVID Notices and Waivers
Aug 28 2020
You may have seen signs on stores, or signed COVID waivers when you go to your doctor or dentists. Are these required? Are they legal? Are they a good idea?
Supreme Court: Willfulness Not a Requirement for Loss of Profits in Trademark Infringement
Apr 24 2020
The Supreme Court rarely weighs in on trademark law, and infringement litigation in particular. But on Wednesday, the US Supreme Court unanimously ruled that an infringer’s willfulness is not a prerequisite in order for an aggrieved trademark owner to obtain their profits in trademark infringement litigation. The Court’s decision in Romag Fasteners, Inc. v. Fossil, Inc. clarifies a split in the Circuit Courts and is a victory for brand owners.
Anti-Price Gouging Statutes — What You Need to Know
Mar 17 2020
COVID-19 has resulted in emergency declarations by at least 48 governors.
In Marcel v. Lucky Brands, Two Retail Companies in Long-Running Trademark Dispute Hope to “Get Lucky” at the Supreme Court
Jul 17 2019
After years of litigation, two retail companies - Lucky Brand Dungarees, Inc. and Marcel Fashions Group - will have their most recent case heard by the United States Supreme Court.
Julia Kreyskop Speaks at ICSC US Shopping Center Law Conference; UK & US Attorneys Take Part in Retail & Real Estate Sector Event
Oct 30 2018
Attorneys from Womble Bond Dickinson’s UK and US offices, representing the firm’s Real Estate and Retail and Consumer Sector Teams, took part in the recent ICSC US Shopping Center Law Conference.
US’s Laura Kees, UK’s Rose Smalley Represent Womble Bond Dickinson at MARQUES Annual Conference
Oct 17 2018
The transatlantic Womble Bond Dickinson team of Laura Kees and Rose Smalley represented the firm at the 32nd MARQUES Annual Conference, which took place Sept. 18-21 in Paris.
The EU’s Digital Services Tax: Lessons from 2003
Sep 18 2018
The public perception is well-established now that international rules are unfit when it comes to taxing digital companies such as Amazon, Google or Apple in Europe. In light of this consensus, the European Commission published in March three significant proposals to advance the global policy debate on this issue. Included among these proposals is the so-called Digital Services Tax (DST).
Brexit: IoT to the rescue?
Nov 17 2017
For retailers, speed and efficiency in supply chains are paramount. With the possibility of a "hard" or "no deal" Brexit, retailers must adapt to a new operating environment. The UK government is exploring the potential for highly streamlined technology-based procedures to preserve frictionless borders. The Internet of Things (IoT) could play an important role, but also comes with a range of legal implications.
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