Allison Dunn

Allison Dunn

Allison Dunn is a reporter on ALM's Rapid Response desk based in Ohio, covering impactful litigation filings and rulings, emerging legal trends, controversies in the industry, and everything in between. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @AllisonDWrites.

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September 24, 2024 | Law.com

Brooks Sports Asks Federal Court to Weigh in on Patent Dispute With PUMA

"Brooks is a leader in developing new technologies for running shoes and apparel. Brooks has maintained the largest market share in adult performance running footwear for 10 consecutive quarters in the U.S. national retail market, whereas Puma is a newcomer to the performance running market," said Barbara Barrilleaux, vice president of general counsel at Brooks Running. "Brooks will continue to take the actions necessary to defend itself and its innovative products against Puma's unfounded allegations."

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September 20, 2024 | Law.com

Kentucky Judge Shot in Courthouse Following Argument With County Sheriff, Police Say

"We will continue to monitor this situation. Out of respect for the ongoing investigation, we are unable to share further details. We are committed to supporting law enforcement in their efforts and will avoid any actions that could impede their important work. Our priority at this time is the well-being and safety of the Kentucky Court of Justice family," according to a statement from Kentucky Chief Justice Laurance B. VanMeter.

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September 19, 2024 | The Recorder

Judge Dismisses Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Knicks Owner, Harvey Weinstein

A federal judge in California this week agreed to dismiss a masseuse's sexual assault allegations lodged against Madison Square Garden Entertainment's top executive, James Dolan.

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September 16, 2024 | Law.com

Apple Accused of Infringing on Digital-Imaging Sensors for iPhone 15 Products

"The significant advantages of silicon-based photonics allow for smaller, lower cost, higher performance photonic devices, which can be used in a variety of applications, including, in the consumer, industrial, medical, and defense industries. All these applications depend on the high-performance infrared imaging found in SiOnyx's image sensors," according to the lawsuit filed against Apple.

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September 10, 2024 | Law.com

Idaho Supreme Court Mulls Regional Standards of Care for Medical Negligence in Lawsuit Underlying Legal Mal Action

"If you're out in the trenches like me, and I've handled a lot of medical malpractice cases, I'm going to make certain that the expert and the doctor that is being sued are of the same training so that you can establish that they both have the same standard of care because that's where most of these cases break down," Gary L. Cooper, a partner at Cooper & Larsen, argued on behalf of the defendant attorney Monday.

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August 23, 2024 | Law.com

'Let's Be Blunt': State Court Justice Urges Revision of Civil Service Defense Rules to 'Prevent Gamesmanship'

"While that behavior does not violate the civil rules, it does affront the goals and values of the civil-justice process," a concurring justice wrote.

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August 16, 2024 | Law.com

Federal Judge Awards $1M to Plaintiff's Counsel Following a No Payment Shareholder Derivative Settlement

The plaintiff noted the substantial benefits of the reforms, which included the creation of a new audit committee and an independent director position to sit on the board, among others.

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5 minute read

August 15, 2024 | Law.com

'100% Knock Off': Husqvarna Files Trademark Suit Against Unauthorized Online Seller of Used, Returned Outdoor Power Products

Customers left comments about their purchases with reviews saying: "This is 100% knock off," "[W]e were sold a previously returned item. Disappointing and upsetting. We bought new and should have been sent a new [product] in a sealed [off] taped box," and "I suggest avoiding this company," the complaint cited.

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August 14, 2024 | Law.com

State Appeals Court's Rejection of Contributory Negligence Arguments in $12M Railroad Injury Suit Sparks Forum Shopping Warning From Dissent

"Here, we take irrational disparity to a new level: FELA will mean one thing in Illinois and another thing in Missouri even with regard to identical accidents in Illinois to which the same Illinois safety regulation applies," Missouri Appellate Judge Cristian M. Stevens wrote in a dissenting opinion.

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August 13, 2024 | Law.com

United Community Bank Seeks $4.1M in Loan Repayments From Charlotte-Based Housing Developer

Despite notices to the defendants, the bank claims that as of July 23, Nest Homes has failed to make payments consisting of: $4 million in principal fees; $140,399.70 in accrued and unpaid interest; and $5,246.29 in late fees and other charges, and interest continues to accrue at $1,064.32 per day, the complaint said.

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