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‘Spider-Man’ director countersued for breach of contract
The entertainment industry is powered in large part by expectations. Producers of television shows, feature films and theatrical productions invest and make money based on speculations that the material within will appeal to paying audiences and advertisers. When a...
New law protects trade secrets of New Jersey businesses
A bill just signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie promises to help protect the trade secrets of businesses across New Jersey by establishing specific remedies when intellectual property such as a formula, design, prototype or invention is misappropriated.A trade...
Businesses barred from ‘neither admit nor deny” defense, SEC says
Companies and individuals will no longer be able to say they "neither admit nor deny" wrongdoing in a civil case if they've admitted to related criminal charges following a policy change by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The change, which is already in...
Here’s a sweet new business: toothpaste made from cocoa extract
A new business formation this month has the potential to raise the interest of children everywhere: cocoa toothpaste. Although it doesn't taste like chocolate, Theodent contains a blend of cocoa extract and other minerals to strengthen and harden tooth enamel. It...
Photographer’s intellectual property fight continues after death
An intellectual property dispute launched by a photographer continues, even after his death.The estate of the late photographer, who was legendary for capturing famous moments in rock and roll history, filed a copyright infringement suit last week against...
Retired officer sues Port Authority for breach of contract
Most companies and government agencies offer some type of benefits and perks to their employees, and many extend these to their retirees. Some of the perks are financial, which can be extra helpful to those on a fixed income. But what happens when these benefits...
From soup to … watches? Rolex sues small deli for using its name
It's a fairly common story in the realm of intellectual property: A new business starts up, only to discover another business already has the same name. The already established business goes after the new one, which ends up changing its name. Usually, the business...
Small businesses, nonprofits opt to merge for survival
When most people think of business mergers, it's behemoth corporations that come to mind. Banks and technology companies have made a habit of absorbing each other with the promise of even huger profits than they were making before. But what about small businesses and...
Football underdog “Rudy” Ruettiger settles lawsuit with SEC
His can-do spirit inspired a legion of Notre Dame fans and a Hollywood movie, but Daniel Ruettiger, also known as "Rudy," has since disappointed stockholders and inspired the Securities and Exchange Commission to file a federal lawsuit against him for a "pump and...
“Real Housewives” stars tied up in trademark lawsuit over drink
A Canadian design and marketing company is going after two stars of the reality show "Real Housewives of New Jersey," claiming they and others stole its idea for "blackwater," a new health drink that sounds about as appetizing as, well, a trademark infringement...
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