Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and other products, recently filed a lawsuit in a California state court against a former vice president for allegedly taking confidential information from Meta to his new employer, an artificial...
Litigation & Arbitration
As Seen On TV: Myths and Facts About Litigation
TV shows about lawyers are exciting, fast-paced and sexy. Not so much in real life. While entertaining, attorney TV shows do not reflect the reality of how litigation is conducted and can have a negative effect on what people expect when they deal with actual,...
License to Infringe? Penn State Roars Over Apparel Manufacturer’s Use of Trademarks Without Permission
Collegiate merchandise licensing is a thriving and lucrative business generated by the immense popularity and widespread support for college sports teams and institutions. Universities and colleges have devoted fan bases comprising of alumni, students and supporters...
Pulling the “For Sale” Sign: Federal Judiciary Attempts to Curb Judge Shopping
Venue shopping is as American as apple pie. Litigants have long endeavored to select advantageous courts in jurisdictions with favorable laws, procedures, or jury pools to maximize their chances of success. Even so, filing a case in a particular venue would normally...
Bubbles on the Bench: Second Circuit to Weigh In on Seltzer vs. Beer Debate
Regulatory Confusion While growing in popularity, hard alcoholic seltzers have caused a great deal of confusion for state and federal regulators who have struggled to determine how these products fit into an existing regulatory framework that governs beer, wines, and...
Can an Ohio Judge Tell You How Fast You Must Try Your Case?
Your partner's battle with cancer came to a tragic end, a struggle intensified by their persistent cigarette smoking. Despite your repeated pleas for them to quit, the addiction proved too strong. . A lawyer was consulted, and they agreed to take the case; your spouse...
Student Athletes Secure Victory Over NCAA: Discussing the Future of NIL in Collegiate Athletics
In July 2021, the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Alston secured student-athletes’ right to monetize their name, image, and likeness (or NIL). Before the landmark decision, the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
Mass Arbitration as a Tennis Match: No Love Here
For the past few years, following the machinations of mass arbitrations has been like watching a tennis match. First one side hits a volley, then another returns, and on-and-on with the opposing sides continually stuck in some form of “deuce.” The Origins of the...
KJK Appoints Samir Dahman and John Ramsey as Co-Chairs of Litigation & Arbitration Practice Group
KJK is pleased to announce the appointment of Samir Dahman and John Ramsey as Co-Chairs of the Litigation & Arbitration practice group. Their dedication to client service and firm values make them exceptional leaders for this important practice area. Together,...
From Hardwoods to Courts: The Knicks and Raptors Battle Over Trade Secrets
Last year, the New York Knicks initiated formal legal proceedings against the Toronto Raptors and several affiliated coaches, alleging the illicit procurement of sensitive materials. The Knicks claimed that Ikechukwu Azotam, currently serving as the head of video and...