In the world of trademarks, some marks are stronger than others. Fanciful marks are the strongest. These are made-up terms that have no meaning except as a brand, such as PEPSI or XEROX. Arbitrary marks are almost as good. These are real words that have no association with their respective goods or services, like APPLE (for computers) or CUB (for
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation has become a popular “green” solution in homes across the United States, and around the world. It is comparatively cost effective, energy efficient, and those who choose it are eligible for federal energy tax credits. Because of claims by SPF home insulation manufacturers and installation companies, many homeowners have selected SPF over standard insulation in
In the approximately thirty-two years in which I have held a law license, I have been privileged with the opportunity to be involved in some fairly high-profile cases. I’ve surely seen my share of bad actors and horrific injuries. But, my representation of many of the victims of Dr. Christopher Duntsch, probably “takes the cake.” In case you’ve been living
This year I went through the process of filing trademark applications for my law firm’s trademarks. Soon after I filed the applications, I started receiving all kinds of trademark scams via mail from companies claiming to publish international catalogues of trademarks and provide global trademark protection. I realized that all of my clients are receiving these scam mailings every time
There are various circumstances in which an insurance company will stall, underpay or deny a policyholder’s claim, even when that claim is reasonable and legitimate. While seeking legal counsel should not be the first course of action in the event of damage to your property, property insurance litigation is an avenue for the policyholder to ensure that they are receiving
Pamela Hoopes began working as a staff attorney at Legal Aid in 1989, representing people with mental illness disabilities. She has seen major changes in disability law since then, both in Minnesota and nationally. As deputy director of Legal Aid’s Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC), since 1998, Hoopes oversees a team of 15 attorneys and eight advocates in four locations.
Ohio’s saving statute, R.C. 2305.19, permits a plaintiff whose claims are filed within the applicable statute of limitations, but then dismissed otherwise on merits, to refile their claims within one year. Courts have noted the forgiving nature of the statute, explaining that it “is a remedial statute and is to be given a liberal construction to permit the decision of
Some may suspect I’ve become jaded after years of dealing with every possible type of consumer fraud, but I have to admit it’s been a long time since I’ve been shocked or surprised by a scam, scheme, or ripoff or the companies that are doing the scamming, scheming, and ripping off. Two cases lighting up the phones at DannLaw are
On June 11, 2018, the United States Supreme Court considered the scope of its 1974 holding in American Pipe & Const. Co. v. Utah (1974), 414 U.S. 538, 94 S.Ct. 756, 38 L.Ed.2d 713 a then-groundbreaking case for class action attorneys. American Pipe allowed for the statute of limitations to be tolled for any individual who would have been part
A recent movement referred to as the #MeToo Movement, which saw the viral social media spread of recognition of the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault in the entertainment industry where many high-profile and notable figures were identified, underscored the dangers that exists when those who are in higher positions of power take sexual advantage of others. The movement, however,
In the world of trademarks, some marks are stronger than others. Fanciful marks are the strongest. These are made-up terms that have no meaning except as a brand, such as PEPSI or XEROX. Arbitrary marks are almost as good. These are real words that have no association with their respective goods or services, like APPLE (for computers) or CUB (for
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation has become a popular “green” solution in homes across the United States, and around the world. It is comparatively cost effective, energy efficient, and those who choose it are eligible for federal energy tax credits. Because of claims by SPF home insulation manufacturers and installation companies, many homeowners have selected SPF over standard insulation in
In the approximately thirty-two years in which I have held a law license, I have been privileged with the opportunity to be involved in some fairly high-profile cases. I’ve surely seen my share of bad actors and horrific injuries. But, my representation of many of the victims of Dr. Christopher Duntsch, probably “takes the cake.” In case you’ve been living
This year I went through the process of filing trademark applications for my law firm’s trademarks. Soon after I filed the applications, I started receiving all kinds of trademark scams via mail from companies claiming to publish international catalogues of trademarks and provide global trademark protection. I realized that all of my clients are receiving these scam mailings every time
There are various circumstances in which an insurance company will stall, underpay or deny a policyholder’s claim, even when that claim is reasonable and legitimate. While seeking legal counsel should not be the first course of action in the event of damage to your property, property insurance litigation is an avenue for the policyholder to ensure that they are receiving
Pamela Hoopes began working as a staff attorney at Legal Aid in 1989, representing people with mental illness disabilities. She has seen major changes in disability law since then, both in Minnesota and nationally. As deputy director of Legal Aid’s Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC), since 1998, Hoopes oversees a team of 15 attorneys and eight advocates in four locations.
Ohio’s saving statute, R.C. 2305.19, permits a plaintiff whose claims are filed within the applicable statute of limitations, but then dismissed otherwise on merits, to refile their claims within one year. Courts have noted the forgiving nature of the statute, explaining that it “is a remedial statute and is to be given a liberal construction to permit the decision of
Some may suspect I’ve become jaded after years of dealing with every possible type of consumer fraud, but I have to admit it’s been a long time since I’ve been shocked or surprised by a scam, scheme, or ripoff or the companies that are doing the scamming, scheming, and ripping off. Two cases lighting up the phones at DannLaw are
On June 11, 2018, the United States Supreme Court considered the scope of its 1974 holding in American Pipe & Const. Co. v. Utah (1974), 414 U.S. 538, 94 S.Ct. 756, 38 L.Ed.2d 713 a then-groundbreaking case for class action attorneys. American Pipe allowed for the statute of limitations to be tolled for any individual who would have been part
A recent movement referred to as the #MeToo Movement, which saw the viral social media spread of recognition of the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault in the entertainment industry where many high-profile and notable figures were identified, underscored the dangers that exists when those who are in higher positions of power take sexual advantage of others. The movement, however,
