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In Trademark Dispute over Engagement Rings, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals asks the Southern District of New York to Reconsider (NY)

In Tiffany and Company v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, the United Second Circuit Court of Appeals found a triable issue of fact as to whether Costco’s otherwise unbranded engagement rings identified as “Tiffany” rings by signs placed  at the point-of-sale infringed upon Tiffany’s trademark.  As part of its lawsuit, Tiffany alleged, that these point-of-sale signs constituted trademark...Read More

NJ Governor Declares a Return to Normalcy Could be in June or July (NJ)

Assuming New Jersey has the healthcare infrastructure, including broad-scale testing, Governor Murphy believes that New Jersey may be open for business in June or July of 2020. Governor Murphy acknowledged that the curve of cases in New Jersey is “undeniably now flattening” after weeks of strict lockdown orders including the closing of all public parks in the State.  However, the “house is...Read More

Wife Brings Wrongful Death Action After Husband Contracts COVID-19

On April 14, 2020, Susan Dorety brought a wrongful death action against Princess Cruise Lines in the Northern District of California, alleging negligence and gross negligence. In her complaint, Dorety alleges that she and her husband boarded a Princess cruise liner on February 21, 2020 in San Francisco, California. Dorety alleges that the cruise ship departed despite the significant COVID-19...Read More

PA Supreme Court Upholds COVID-19 Restrictions as Constitutional – For Now (PA)

In Pennsylvania, pursuant to executive orders and statutory authority, the Governor has ordered all non-essential physical businesses to close. However, it should not be a surprise that lawsuits are flying around, attempting to short-circuit the closure mandate. One such attempt has already reached the Pennsylvania Supreme Court – and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in Friends of Danny DeVito...Read More