Battle

Walt Disney Co.’s Lawsuit Against Florida Governor Dismissed in Land Development Battle

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Orlando, Florida – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Walt Disney Co. against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a case that could impact Disney’s control over development around its popular theme park. U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor ruled that Disney “lacks standing to sue the governor” and his appointed board, which now has authority over the district where the park is located. The judge also determined that the statute granting the governor the power to appoint all members of the tax district’s governing body is constitutional and cannot be challenged on free … Read more

Kat Von D’s Legal Victory: Miles Davis Tattoo Sparks Copyright Battle

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Los Angeles, California – Tattoo artist and entrepreneur Kat Von D recently won a copyright lawsuit over a tattoo design she created featuring jazz legend Miles Davis. The lawsuit alleged that Von D infringed on the copyright of artist Kirsten Holliday by using a similar tattoo design without permission. However, a federal judge ruled in favor of Von D, stating that her design was original and not substantially similar to Holliday’s work. The dispute began in 2018 when Holliday claimed that Von D copied her original design, which featured a black and gray portrait of … Read more

Examining the Complex Legal Battle Between Florida State and the ACC: Insight from Mark T. Wilhelm

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Philadelphia, PA – A dispute between Florida State University (FSU) and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) over the Seminoles’ future in the conference has sparked dueling lawsuits. The heart of the legal battle revolves around a grant of rights, a secretive document worth half a billion dollars. Mark T. Wilhelm, a mergers and acquisitions partner at Troutman Pepper, thoroughly examined the enforceability of this document in the Harvard Law School Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law. In an interview with the Tampa Bay Times, Wilhelm shared some insights and personal thoughts on the case. The … Read more

BATTLE Task Force’s Collaborative Efforts Lead to Significant Drop in Auto Theft Cases in Colorado

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GREELEY, Colo. — A statewide task force in Colorado, known as BATTLE, has been successful in combating the rise of motor vehicle theft in the region. BATTLE, which stands for Beat Auto Theft Through Law Enforcement, was established in 2013 to streamline operations and funding among various law enforcement agencies. The collaborative nature of BATTLE has contributed significantly to its success, according to Cale Gould, program assistant of the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA). CATPA, created in 2003, provides grants to state patrol-led programs like BATTLE. The task force fosters communication between departments targeting … Read more