Greenspoon Marder LLP

MAY 15, 2019

By Sharon Urias, Esq. As discussed here, in September 2018, an Illinois federal court judge ruled that UGG is not a generic term for sheepskin boots and that the United States owner of the popular UGG brand, Deckers Outdoor Corporation, was permitted to pursue its claims for trademark and design patent infringement against an Australian company, Australian Leather Ltd.

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GDB Firm Blog

MAY 13, 2019

The attorney/client privilege protects many confidential communications between attorney and client. Let me focus on one very important principle - the communication must be "confidential." If you send an email to your attorney asking for legal advice and you copy your advertising agency because you want them to know what's going on, you have lost the privilege, at least as to that communication.

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GDB Firm Blog

MAY 13, 2019

Landlords may not impose a late fee for past due rent unless the lease or rental agreement provides for it. Once fines or late fees are properly authorized, there are limits on the amount of such charges.

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