Michelle Morgante

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September 26, 2024 | The Recorder

Managing Partners Survey: Tell Us About How the Past Year Went

The annual survey of managing partners informs our annual report on issues most important to California law firms. All responses are CONFIDENTIAL. See the survey link below.

By Michelle Morgante

1 minute read

September 26, 2024 | The Recorder

Google expert at antitrust trial says ad-dollar competition is underestimated

The testimony from economist Mark Israel comes as Google wraps up its defense in the third week of an antitrust trial that began earlier this month in Alexandria, Virginia.

By Matthew Barakat/AP

4 minute read

September 24, 2024 | The Recorder

California Judge Charged in Wife's Death Is Arrested on Suspicion of Drinking Alcohol While on Bail

Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson was previously out on $1 million bail. He is charged with the murder of his wife last year and has pleaded not guilty.

By Amy Taxin/The Associated Press

4 minute read

September 23, 2024 | The Recorder

Maine Musician Sues Roblox, Game Developer for Alleged Misuse of 'Maple Leaf Rag'

Aaron Robinson alleges that MeepCity creator Alex Binello uploaded his recording to the Roblox platform, which profited from in-game purchases tied to the song.

By Michelle Morgante

4 minute read

September 20, 2024 | The Recorder

Desmarais Team Wins Nearly $45M Award for IBM in Patent Dispute With Zynga Games

A Delaware jury found Zynga violated two patents concerning features and advertising technology used in several popular games. The game developer says it will appeal.

By Michelle Morgante

4 minute read

September 17, 2024 | The Recorder

Copyright Complaint Says Miley Cyrus Hit 'Flowers' Derived From Bruno Mars Song

A company that owns partial rights to "When I Was Your Man" says Cyrus' song takes its melody, harmonic elements and lyrical inspiration from the 2013 hit by Bruno Mars.

By Michelle Morgante

5 minute read

September 17, 2024 | The Recorder

Levi Strauss Alleges Japanese FullCount Co. Infringing on Iconic Trademarks

The 150-year-old company says FullCount should be held in contempt because its alleged infringements violate earlier orders from the same court.

By Michelle Morgante

4 minute read

September 13, 2024 | The Recorder

Isaac Hayes Estate Secures Preliminary Injunction to Stop Trump's Use of 'Hold On, I'm Coming'

A U.S. District Court in Atlanta says the plaintiffs could be harmed by having the song associated with Trump. It rejected the defense's argument that use of the song was political speech.

By Michelle Morgante

4 minute read

September 12, 2024 | The Recorder

Monster Energy Takes on Beast Bites Over Alleged Trademark Violations

The California-based energy-drink company says creatine supplements sold by Beast Bites are designed to confuse and mislead consumers.

By Michelle Morgante

4 minute read

September 11, 2024 | Law.com

Got 'Flat' Milk?: NY Company Says German Ex-Partner Stole Flat-Food Trade Secrets

A complaint filed in New York contends Veganz Group stole Vitiprints' patented technology to market dehydrated "flat" food products on its own, violating terms of their licensing partnership.

By Michelle Morgante

5 minute read