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Aritzia Wins Landmark Lawsuit Dismissing Claims of Artistic Plagiarism Over Pink Sculptures

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VANCOUVER, CANADA – A federal lawsuit accusing Vancouver-based retailer Aritzia of copyright infringement has been dismissed by a judge in the United States. The lawsuit claimed that Aritzia copied an artist’s work with hot pink, squiggle-shaped sculptures that were displayed in stores in early 2023. However, Judge Jeffrey White ruled that the artist, Richard X. Zawitz, was seeking to protect the style of his art, known as Tangle sculptures, rather than a specific product protected under copyright law. In his decision, Judge White stated that “style, no matter how creative, is an idea, and is … Read more

Man Charged in Fourth of July Shooting Rehires Lawyers After Dismissing Them: Latest Updates

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WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Robert Crimo III, the man charged with killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in 2022, has rehired public defenders after previously dismissing them. Crimo requested to be represented by public defenders once again after firing them last month. Crimo is facing 21 counts of first-degree murder for the shooting incident that occurred during the Independence Day celebration. The parade turned tragic when Crimo opened fire, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown. Crimo is expected to undergo a mental health evaluation to … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds West Point’s Affirmative Action Policies in Admissions Process, Dismissing Lawsuit Request

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NEW YORK – A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that the U.S. Military Academy at West Point can continue to consider race in its admissions process, rejecting a request to block affirmative action policies at the school. Judge Philip Halpern denied a group’s request for a preliminary injunction to halt the school’s race-conscious admissions practices. The ruling is a result of a lawsuit filed by Students for Fair Admissions, the same group that prompted the Supreme Court’s landmark affirmative action ruling last year. However, the high court’s ruling did not apply to military academies, prompting … Read more