Monthly Archives: August, 2022

California Defendants Sentenced in COVID-19 Fraud Scheme

The Department of Justice issued a press release on Monday that described the sentencing of a California man who pleaded guilty to the illegal...

FTC Press Release Details COPA Shortcomings

The FTC issued a press release on Monday detailing the findings of their policy paper and fact sheet regarding COPA (Certificates of Public Advantage)...

Google Moves to Dismiss Restaurants’ Trademark Claims Over Online Search Results

On Monday, Google LLC moved to dismiss a putative class action brought by a Florida restaurant chain, asking the court to reject the plaintiffs’...

Uber Hit with Securities Complaint Over Alleged Misconduct Exposed in ‘Uber Files’

A newly filed putative class-action lawsuit claims that Uber has not been honest with its shareholders or the public per recently leaked documents dubbed...

Consumer Suit Claims That Acer Sold Faulty Computer Processors

A complaint filed by the owner of an Acer computer says that the Taiwanese company and its American subsidiary sold subpar personal computers. According...

Hard Seltzer Company Sued Over Touted Health Benefits

Christina Van Allen filed a class action complaint against Fermented Sciences Inc., alleging the defendant of breaching warranty, negligent misrepresentation, unjust enrichment, and violating...

D.C. Circuit Rejects FOIA Bid From Agricultural Data Vendor

On August 12, the D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court’s decision to deny Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests made by Plaintiff - Appellant...

Michigan Skincare Co. Sued for Trademark Infringement

The HydraFacial Company filed a complaint against Michigan Body Contours and Cosmetics LLC, accusing the defendant of trademark infringement and violating the Michigan...