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• 4 Takeaways From Judge Rakoff's Order on MetaBirkins NFTs
  The "Rogers v. Grimaldi" test for balancing artistic expression against trademark protection applies, even in the world of NFTs. But that wasn't enough to stop Hermes' suit against Mason Rothschild from proceeding.      
  - 1 day ago 19 May 22, 4:23pm -
• Walmart Flashes Warning Sign to Entire Consumer Economy
  If Walmart is struggling even with its thriftiness and superior scale, then smaller and less efficient retailers are in for a very difficult time.      
  - 3 days ago 18 May 22, 5:57am -
• McCarter & English Enters Appearance for T.J. Maxx, Marshalls in Trademark Suit Over Alleged Knockoff Massage Therapy Devices
  This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.      
  - 3 days ago 17 May 22, 4:32pm -
• Disney Attorney Joins Outdoor Retailer REI as General Counsel
  Minnie Alexander, who's held high-level posts at Disney and The Campbell Soup Co., is joining the retail chain as it bounces back from the devastating impact of the pandemic.      
  - 3 days ago 17 May 22, 2:28pm -
• Target Turns to Seyfarth to Defend Employment Discrimination Case
  This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the document here.      
  - 7 days ago 13 May 22, 6:52pm -
• Philadelphia Court Corrals Roundup Litigation Into Mass Tort
  The order consolidates about 100 suits against Monsanto Co. and suburban Philadelphia-based chemical producer Nouryon alleging that the herbicide caused the plaintiffs to develop cancer.      
  - 8 days ago 12 May 22, 7:34pm -
• Cole Schotz to Defend Brand Consultant Facing Litigation Over Rite Aid's $700M Makeover
  This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.      
  - 8 days ago 12 May 22, 4:48pm -
• No Expert Needed: Judge OKs Slip-and-Fall Suit vs. Costco, Finding Danger Posed by Wet Floor Common Knowledge
  The court also rejected Costco's argument that expert testimony was needed to establish whether the wet floor posed a danger.      
  - 11 days ago 9 May 22, 8:03pm -
• Skilled in the Art With Scott Graham: Some Section 101 Cases Are Actually Pretty Easy + No Mandamusing the Kasowitz Firm + Latham Flushes High-Tech Bath Tissue Patents
  Sterne Kessler and (Daniel) Block prove once again that traditional financial services re-imagined for computers face an uphill battle.      
  - 14 days ago 6 May 22, 8:17pm -
• Vans and Timberland Owner Promotes Deputy GC to Legal Chief
  Jennifer Sim is taking the legal reins at VF Corp. nine years after joining the Denver-based company.      
  - 14 days ago 6 May 22, 8:12pm -