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Monster wins permanent injunction against VPX in false advertising case

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2023 WL 2918724, No. 12, 2023) Following a large verdict for Monster on false advertising claims, this opinion discusses extensively the requirements for injunctive relief in false advertising cases. Are lost prospective customers and market share purely economic harms? So too with lost market share.

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sending emails under former employees' names may be reverse passing off

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CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, 2023 WL 9022893, No. 29, 2023) loanDepot alleged that CCM, its chief competitor, “improperly poached” 32 employees, and CCM and various former employees. The false association/coordinate state law claims survived. LoanDepot.com, LLC v. 22-cv-5971 (AS) (S.D.N.Y. Dismissed without prejudice.

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copying/explicit references let Roblox proceed with dubious (c) claim; Lego should be watching

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2023 WL 2433970, -- F. 9, 2023) Roblox runs a “digital world where users create virtual games and experiences and connect with other users.” Defendants allegedly marketed the My Avastars dolls with a “code” that could be used in the Roblox platform. Roblox Corp. 22-cv-04476-SI (N.D.

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claims about legality of insurance service are falsifable

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Heuberger, 2023 WL 5334192, No. 18, 2023) (magistrate) Route is a package tracking company that provides shipping insurance to e-commerce merchants. The breach of contract claim survived. False advertising: The comments about Route were opinion and not actionable under the Lanham Act. Route App, Inc.

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literal falsity of claim that website doesn't allow checkout in under a minute supports preliminary injunction

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2023 WL 6373871, No. 16, 2023) DealMaker is a financial technology company that provides its users with the ability to raise capital by conducting investment offerings via its online platform. DealMaker alleged that defendants stole its trade secrets and also alleged violation of state and federal false advertising law.

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no duty to defend despite allegations of label copying; but insurers can't recoup defense costs already spent

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4th -, 2023 WL 4504183, No. 13, 2023) Winder, a generic pharma manufacturer, sought insurance coverage for a false advertising lawsuit. Winder argued that Concordia’s complaint alleged a “personal and advertising injury” because it included allegations that Winder copied Concordia’s DONNATAL label inserts.

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adult venue's insurer did not successfully exclude ads from ad injury coverage

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Princeton insured Wonderland from 2016-2018 (with a broad exclusion for defamation, invasion of privacy, and various forms of advertising injury in the second year called the Exhibitions and Related Marketing Exclusion), and agreed to defend the club but reserved the right to deny insurance coverage. 2023); but see Princeton Express v.