In a disappointing turn of events for golf legend Jack Nicklaus, a federal judge in Florida has dismissed part of his intellectual property case against a company that now owns the rights to his name, image, and likeness. Sports Illustrated reports that the legal battle revolves around the use of Nicklaus’ name and brand …
In April, Avianca Airlines’ lawyers made a peculiar discovery. It was found that a passenger named Robert Mata had sued the airline, claiming that his left knee had been severely injured by a serving cart on a flight. However, upon investigation, it was revealed that several cases mentioned in Mata’s lawsuit were completely fabricated. These …
It appears that Elon Musk’s attempt to rebrand Twitter with the letter “X” may face legal challenges. Insider reports that rival company Meta holds the trademark for an “X” logo in the context of online social networking services, entertainment, gaming, and application development. While the logos of the two companies look different, Musk’s use …
In a bold move, Twitter has threatened to sue Meta, the owner of Threads. Shortly after Threads’ launch on Wednesday, Twitter CEO Mark Zuckerberg received a letter accusing Meta of the “systematic, willful, and unlawful misappropriation of Twitter’s trade secrets and other intellectual property,” according to a report by Semafor.[source] Twitter lawyer Alex Spiro …
Last month, HBO’s Max streaming service made a controversial change to the way it organizes film credits, grouping writers and directors under the label “creators.” This decision outraged industry professionals and was seen as a disrespect to the craft and expertise involved in art-making. It highlighted the growing influence of technology and algorithmic approaches in …
Later this year, the NFL is set to approve the sale of the Washington Commanders to a group led by Josh Harris, a private-equity investor with stakes in various sports teams. Harris, along with 16 partners, plans to purchase the Commanders for a record-breaking $6 billion, making it the most expensive sports team sale in …