Sales

California Shoppers Take Hermès to Court Over Alleged Illegal Handbag Sales Tactics

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LOS ANGELES, California – A lawsuit has been filed against French luxury brand Hermès International by two Californians who claim that the company engages in unlawful sales practices and violates antitrust laws. The plaintiffs, Tina Cavalleri and Mark Glinoga, allege that Hermès forces customers to purchase other products in order to gain access to the highly coveted Birkin bag, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars. The Birkin bag, introduced in 1984, has gained a reputation as the most sought-after handbag in the world. It is considered an investment piece and has retained its … Read more

Iowa’s Quirky Alcohol Laws: From Gas Station Beer to Sunday Sales, Here’s What You Need to Know

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Des Moines, Iowa – Navigating the laws surrounding alcohol can be a challenge, with each state having its own regulations for buying, transporting, and consuming alcoholic beverages. In the state of Iowa, there are several specific laws that dictate how residents can purchase and enjoy their favorite drinks. One common question is whether beer can be bought at gas stations in Iowa. The answer is yes – convenience stores such as Casey’s or Kum & Go are allowed to sell beer, making it easy for locals to pick up a case of their preferred brand, … Read more

From Car Sales to Courtroom Success: Attorney Finds Fulfillment and Income Doubling After Midlife Career Change

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ORANGE COUNTY, California – Edwin Schwartz, a trial attorney based in Orange County, California, recently shared his journey of making a career change from sales to law. Schwartz graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in business administration in 1992 and spent most of his twenties and thirties working in sales, including stints with software companies and car dealerships. However, he realized that sales was not his dream job and that it required long hours and unpredictable income. The decision to change careers came when Schwartz became a father to twin daughters. … Read more

Seoul Semiconductor Takes Legal Action Against Amazon for Patent Infringement, Seeking Injunction on Sales of LED Products

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SEOUL, South Korea– Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (SSC), a global leader in LED products and technology, has taken legal action against retail giant Amazon. The company filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the European Unified Patent Court, seeking an injunction to stop the sale of infringing products. Over the past five years, SSC and its affiliates have successfully obtained 15 permanent injunctions for patent infringement in courts across the United States, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. However, the company found that filing lawsuits in individual countries was not the most efficient way to enforce patents … Read more