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Trump Expresses Fury Over Biden’s Recognition of Trans Visibility Day on Easter Sunday

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Atlanta, Georgia – Former President Donald Trump’s recent social media post wishing a “happy Easter to all” has raised questions about his mental acuity. Trump took to his platform, Truth Social, to send his Easter greetings while also expressing disdain for those he believes are working to undermine America. In an all-capitalized post, he criticized individuals such as DOJ special counsel Jack Smith and Georgia attorney Fani Willis. The timing of Trump’s post coincided with Joe Biden’s statement recognizing Trans Visibility Day, which falls on Easter Sunday this year. Created by a Michigan-based transgender activist, … Read more

Resolution Reached in Walt Disney Parks and Florida Governor Dispute over Reedy Creek Improvement District Control

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After a prolonged dispute between Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a resolution has finally been reached in their battle over control of the government entity formerly known as Reedy Creek Improvement District. The settlement was announced on March 27, bringing an end to a contentious legal battle. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), chaired by Charbel Barakat, expressed their eagerness to work with Disney in a meeting held on March 27. The tone of the meeting was amicable, suggesting a fresh start and a commitment … Read more

Federal Circuit Identifies Prejudicial Legal Error in Tamper-Resistant Food Container Patent Case

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Boston, Massachusetts – The Federal Circuit recently overturned a judgment of invalidity and ordered a new trial in the case of Inline Plastics Corp. v. Lacerta Group, LLC. The court determined that the district court’s jury instruction on objective indicia of nonobviousness was a prejudicial legal error. The case revolved around patents for tamper-resistant and tamper-evident food containers. In American civil litigation, jury instructions provide the legal rules and guidelines for jurors to follow when reaching a verdict. The judge’s role is to ensure these instructions accurately reflect the applicable law. Attorneys from both sides … Read more

Renowned Litigators Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere Join Chicago Office of Global Law Firm Norton Rose Fulbright as Co-Heads of Litigation and Disputes

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Chicago, IL – Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, has welcomed renowned litigators Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere to its Chicago office as partners. The duo will serve as the Co-Heads of Litigation and Disputes, specializing in product liability, consumer disputes, environmental law, and mass tort litigation. Lee and Casmere join Norton Rose Fulbright from Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, a litigation firm based in Chicago that they helped establish. They bring with them years of experience advising clients on high-stakes, business-critical matters, including regulatory affairs, complex deal negotiations, and strategic planning. With their … Read more