Trade

High-Stakes Trade Dress Showdown: MGA Entertainment’s Infringement Case Heads Back to Jury as Willfulness Question Lingers

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SANTA ANA, Calif. — A high-profile trade dress infringement case involving MGA Entertainment and the OMG Girlz musical group is poised to return to a jury for a fourth trial, following a tentative ruling by a federal judge on Monday. Despite MGA’s preference for a bench trial, U.S. District Judge James V. Selna indicated that jurors will re-examine specific aspects of the case. The upcoming proceedings will focus on whether MGA acted willfully in infringing upon the OMG Girlz’s designs. Earlier this year, Judge Selna invalidated a punitive damages award of $53.6 million, initially escalated … Read more

U.S.-Brazil Trade Tensions Escalate: Trump’s Tariff Threats Prompt Brazilian Countermeasures

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Brazilian officials are gearing up for a potential trade standoff with the United States as President Trump’s administration intensifies scrutiny of the country’s trade practices. The escalating tensions could significantly affect U.S. imports, particularly of key products like coffee, and present challenges for companies engaged with Brazil. On July 9, President Trump unveiled a controversial “tariff letter” targeting Brazil, proposing a 50% tariff on various imports. The directive, shared on Truth Social, cites several reasons for the tariff increase, including the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and what the administration sees as threats to … Read more

Archetype Capital Partners Launches Legal Battle Against Co-Founder and Law Firm Over Allegations of Trade Secret Theft

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ATLANTA — Archetype Capital Partners, a litigation lead generator, has launched a lawsuit against one of its co-founders and an Atlanta-based law firm. The complaint alleges that the defendants engaged in a scheme to misappropriate trade secrets and siphon off millions in business, thereby gaining an unfair competitive advantage in the industry. The suit accuses the co-founder of collaborating with the law firm to access proprietary information that is crucial for business operations. Archetype alleges that this cooperation enabled them to create a competing service, undermining the integrity of the firm and its operations. Details … Read more

Litigation Fund Accuses Co-Founder and Atlanta Law Firm of Trade Secret Theft and Business Conspiracy

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ATLANTA — A litigation fund is taking legal action against its co-founder and a law firm based in Atlanta. The lawsuit alleges that both parties engaged in a coordinated effort to misappropriate trade secrets and siphon off millions of dollars in business, creating an uneven playing field in the industry. According to court documents, the fund claims the co-founder, along with the law firm, conspired to undermine its operations. The litigation highlights serious accusations of unethical practices that threaten the integrity of business dealings within the sector. The complaint asserts that the defendants not only … Read more