Property

Kelly Cunningham Honored as One of California’s Top Intellectual Property Lawyers for Second Year Running

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP proudly announced on April 3, 2025, that their partner, Kelly Cunningham, has once again been named one of California’s “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers” by the Daily Journal. This marks the second consecutive year that Cunningham has been featured in this prestigious list, which highlights the top 100 intellectual property legal experts in the state. Cunningham, who boasts over 29 years in the field of intellectual property, illustrates a career driven by a deep passion that transitioned from engineering to legal advocacy. His journey into law began … Read more

Conservative Lawyer’s Nonprofit Sells Manhattan Property, Securing Close to 70% in Profits

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New York — A conservative lawyer’s charity organization recently achieved a windfall, selling a Midtown Manhattan townhouse for nearly 70% more than it paid three years ago, a substantial financial gain highlighting the fluctuating dynamics of New York City’s real estate market even amidst economic uncertainties. The company, founded by the lawyer to facilitate conservative legal principles, had acquired the property in 2019 for about $13 million. Profit from real estate investments can vary widely in New York City, where property values are influenced by numerous variables including market trends, locale renovations, and the economic … Read more

Groundbreaking Ruling in Fairfax: Judge Decides Frozen Embryos Are Not Divisible Property in Divorce Case

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Fairfax, VA – In a landmark decision, Fairfax County Judge Dontaè L. Bugg has ruled that frozen embryos cannot be legally recognized as property subject to division between parties. This pivotal ruling was issued nearly ten months following the conclusion of a high-profile trial that captivated the local community and posed profound moral questions about the nature of prospective life and personal rights. The case involved Honeyhline Heidemann and her ex-husband, Jason Heidemann, who found themselves at odds over the custody of two embryos following their divorce. The embryos were created during a period of … Read more

Chinese Court Awards Record Intellectual Property Damages in Groundbreaking Automotive Trade Secret Case

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Beijing, China – A landmark decision by the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) on June 14, 2024, assigned a record-breaking amount of damages for an intellectual property infringement in China, involving a heated dispute between two major domestic car manufacturers. The battle which centered around the misappropriation of technical trade secrets for new energy vehicle chassis has concluded with punitive damages being doubled on appeal. This case, presided over by Judge Chen Wenquan, has not only resulted in a multibillion-yuan award but also set a precedent for intellectual property rights enforcement in China’s rapidly evolving automotive … Read more