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APRIL 18, 2023

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. Plus, they hadn’t removed existing false advertising from their social media accounts.

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MAY 19, 2023

2023 WL 2433970, -- F. 9, 2023) Roblox runs a “digital world where users create virtual games and experiences and connect with other users.” more images from the complaint Interestingly, the contract/tortious interference claims against US resident defendants had to be arbitrated because of Roblox's own TOS. Roblox Corp.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

2023 WL 7109914, No. Bluegreen sued a lot of entities, but only the marketing defendants remained in the case: their role was “to advertise timeshare exit services by promoting a legitimate process to exit timeshare contracts while protecting the customers’ credit.” Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. Timeshare Lawyers P.A.,

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MARCH 28, 2024

Defendants counterclaimed for payment and damages for breach of contract and bad faith. Under Rhode Island law, policy exclusions must be unambiguous, and ‘contract provisions subject to more than one interpretation are construed strictly against the insurer.’” 2023); but see Princeton Express v. Houston, Inc., 4th 274 (5th Cir.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, in line with our annual tradition, we take stock of the top IP developments that occurred this year. We have also included a list of other notable IP developments of 2023. The judgement was passed in October 2022, but was uploaded in September 2023 on the High Court’s website. A special thanks to Mr. G.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

22-CV-02880 (HG), 2023 WL 6385346 (E.D.N.Y. Quoting “various social media personalities who complained about the size and quality of Defendants’ products” didn’t change this result. “[W]hile Also, ads can't support a breach of contract claim. Chimienti v. Wendy’s Int’l, LLC, No.

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