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Trademark Trash: Hard Rock’s Terrible Trademark Lawsuit Fails Miserably
In a turn of events that will shock nobody other than perhaps Hard Rock’s lawyers, the iconic brand’s trademark lawsuit against RockStar Hotels has failed
Franchise Non-Compete Agreements: Mostly Unenforceable as Written
Every month, I see a dozen different franchise non-compete agreements. The vast majority of them are absurd, over-broad and should be deemed unenforceable. For all
Tesla Sues Ex-Employee (Whistleblower?) for Theft of Trade Secrets
Tesla has sued a former employee in Nevada federal court alleging theft of trade secrets. That employee – in turn – claims that he’s a
The $20 Million Asset Purchase Agreement Non-Compete Problem (AKA the Death Star Non-Compete)
Today’s topic: The APA Death Star Non-Compete Agreement. You sell your company to venture capitalists for $20 million. You get some money immediately, some money
Defamation & Employee Termination: A $27 Million Minefield
There’s a reason why corporate HR is tight-lipped about former employees. Calling to check a potential new hire’s reference? Good luck getting more than dates
Fake Online Reviews & False Advertising Law
We are about to witness an explosion of Lanham Act litigation over fake online reviews. Estimates vary, but at least 50% of American consumers consider
