On May 19, 2023, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in favor of defendants in a trademark matter involving unauthorized use of models’ photographs. Souza v Exotic Island Enterprises, Inc., Dkt. No. 21-2149-cv (2d Cir. May 19, 2023) (2023 WL 3556053). Background According to the opinion, a “gentlemen’s club” engaged a third…
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In quiet title actions a common defense is the statute of limitations – has the plaintiff waited too long to file suit? Generally, the clock does not run while the defendant is in “undisturbed possession.” But what that means is often disputed in these cases, and there are no bright line rules. In a recent…
It can be emotionally draining If you are going through marriage dissolution, you are likely feeling powerful emotions such as anger, sadness, and guilt. However, there are ways to deal with these emotions. For example, writing down your feelings and composing unsent letters can help you release your negative emotions and keep yourself calm…
LEXINGTON AVE. LP v. Clement, 2024 NY Slip Op 50987 – Kings Co. Civil Court 2024: “This is a holdover proceeding commenced against Dara Clement (“respondent”), a rent stabilized tenant and recipient of a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program subsidy. The notice to cure served upon respondent states, “[Y]ou are permitting and/or committing a…
Professor Steve Peers, Royal Holloway University of London Photo credit: viewsridge, via Wikimedia commons Introduction Along with judgments on Afghan women asylum seekers (discussed here) and the status of Turkey as a ‘safe third country’ (discussed here), the Court of Justice of the European Union recently gave its first judgment interpreting the substance…
At the end of each residential tenancy in California, landlords are required to perform a checklist of tasks to comply with the law. These tasks can be intimidating and are riddled with pitfalls that could result in further involvement with your tenant, including potential dispute. In this article, we will go over some of the…
On August 3, 2023 the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”), the regulatory body responsible for approving power projects in Alberta, announced a pause on all approvals of power plants and hydro-electric developments that produced greater than one megawatt of renewable electricity. The Alberta government stated that the pause was needed to ensure an affordable and reliable…
Print this article POST 22 OF THE SERIES OF THE ODYSSEUS BLOG ON THE PACT ON MIGRATION & ASYLUM By Boldizsár Nagy, Professor Emeritus at the Department of International Relations, Central European University Long gestation, piecemeal changes It took almost eight years (2016-2024) to adopt the text of the Qualification regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/1347 of…
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Trending in Telehealth highlights state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists, and technology companies that deliver and facilitate the delivery of virtual care. Trending in the past week: Insurance and Medicaid reimbursement Professional standards A CLOSER LOOK Proposed Legislation & Rulemaking: The California governor vetoed AB…
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When searching for the ideal piece of real estate to buy, properties in foreclosure can be an interesting place to look. Are you an investor looking for a new rental property? Or maybe you’re a buyer looking for a dream home—or at least a property you can turn into your dream home. By considering foreclosures,…
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