Dispute

Dolton Mayor’s Lawsuit Over Village Meeting Locations Faces Criticism Amid Open Meetings Act Dispute

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Dolton, Ill. – A legal battle is unfolding in the Village of Dolton where Mayor Tiffany Henyard and two allied trustees have filed a lawsuit against three other village trustees and the Dolton Park District. The lawsuit seeks to restrict the venue of the trustees’ meetings exclusively to the Dolton Village Hall and prevent the use of park district facilities for such gatherings. The controversy erupted following a recent Dolton Village Trustees meeting, which was convened at the Dolton Park District by a majority of the board members. This location shift and meeting setup have … Read more

OMG Girlz Win Big: Teen Band Secures $71.5 Million in Lawsuit Over L.O.L. Doll Dispute

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Atlanta, GA — In a landmark decision, a jury has awarded $71.5 million to the teenage pop group OMG Girlz, concluding a lengthy legal battle over rights and royalties associated with the highly popular L.O.L. Surprise! dolls. The verdict came after the group argued that their name and image were unjustly used by a leading toy manufacturer, leading to significant profits from the dolls that were never shared with them. The lawsuit, centered around claims of intellectual property infringement, revealed that the toy company had launched an array of products using the “L.O.L.” abbreviation, strikingly … Read more

Liquor Store Sues Burger Chain Over Driveway Dispute, Citing Revenue Loss from Blocked Access

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Texarkana, Texas – A local liquor store, alongside its lessor, has initiated legal action against a neighboring Whataburger franchise, claiming that newly installed barriers in a shared parking lot are jeopardizing their business by restricting customer access. The suit, addressing a dispute that has simmered over decades of property use, was lodged on October 3 in Miller County Circuit Court. The plaintiffs, the Party Factory and the Oliver Family Trust, allege that the installation of six posts by Double H Burger Co., the franchise operator, in June 2024 severely disrupted their drive-thru service – a … Read more

King & Spalding Bolsters Dispute Practice with High-Profile Hire from Mayer Brown

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Atlanta, GA — King & Spalding, a prominent law firm known for its expertise in complex legal disputes, has enhanced its capabilities with the recent addition of Andrew Calica, a seasoned litigator from Mayer Brown. Calica, whose practice focuses on product liability and mass and class action litigation, joined King & Spalding’s product liability and mass torts group, marking yet another significant hire in the firm’s ongoing expansion of its disputes practices. Calica brings a wealth of experience in defending companies in high-stakes litigation, including work with financial institutions in antitrust and commercial disputes. This … Read more