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Penn State Triumphs in Trademark Battle Over Unlicensed Vintage Merchandise

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — In a significant ruling, a Pennsylvania jury has determined that Vintage Brand, an online retailer, committed trademark infringement by selling merchandise that used designs closely associated with but not authorized by Pennsylvania State University. This decision underscores the power of trademark protections and sets a legal precedent that could influence similar cases nationwide. Vintage Brand, founded by former minor league baseball player Chad Hartvigson, specializes in “vintage” sports and collegiate apparel, claiming that many of its designs are from the public domain and thus not under current trademark restrictions. The company’s offerings … Read more

Babysitter Convicted of Manslaughter in Infant’s Overdose Death at Unlicensed Daycare

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HONOLULU — A Hawaiian jury decided on a manslaughter verdict for Dixie Denise Villa, a babysitter charged in connection with the 2019 Benadryl overdose death of 7-month-old Abigail Lobisch. After deliberating for just over a day, the panel of seven women and five men returned their verdict, convicting Villa on Friday morning. The 46-year-old Villa, who maintained a composed demeanor as her fate was revealed, could now face up to 20 years in prison. This tragic outcome sprung from an incident nearly four years ago when Anna Lobisch entrusted her infant daughter and her 2-year-old … Read more

Aberdeen Man Receives 60-Year Sentence for Drug Charges and Unlicensed Legal Practice

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Aberdeen, Miss. – A local Aberdeen resident was convicted this week in Monroe County Circuit Court, where he was handed a substantial prison sentence for serious drug-related offenses, officials said. Ray Lenoir, the man at the center of this case, faced the judiciary on charges of trafficking methamphetamine and possessing cocaine, resulting in steep penalties. The trial culminated with Circuit Court Judge John White sentencing Lenoir to 40 years for the trafficking charge and an additional 20 years for cocaine possession. The legal actions stem from a broader sweep of indictments against Lenoir, who has … Read more

Jury Awards $20 Million to Family in Fatal Shooting by Unlicensed Guard at Portland Lowe’s Parking Lot

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PORTLAND, Ore. – A Portland jury awarded $20 million Monday to the family of a man killed by a security guard at a Lowe’s parking lot, highlighting the legal consequences faced by security personnel and their employers. Freddy Nelson Jr. died in a violent encounter in 2021, which not only led to a second-degree murder conviction for the guard but also a significant civil penalty against the property owners and the security firm involved. Freddy’s widow, Kari Nelson, had initially sought $25 million in a lawsuit that named the guard, Logan Gimbel, along with property … Read more