News Type: Media Mentions

Jennifer Mauri was quoted in an article published this week by World IP Review covering the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the ‘Trump Too Small’ trademark case. In the piece, Jennifer provides keen insights into the court’s unanimous ruling that upheld the Lanham Act’s names clause as content-based but viewpoint-neutral. Her analysis suggests that while the decision is ‘narrow,’ it may leave room for future constitutional debates on similar issues.

IAM turned to Jeffrey Farrow for his thoughts on the recently decided Zunum Aero v. Boeing trade secret case venued in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Jeff shined a light on the importance of the jury’s $72 million verdict in favor of Zunum, which confirms strong legal protections for trade secret owners and highlights the need for careful vetting of business partners. Among other things, Jeff noted that Zunum’s innovative electric aircraft technology directly threatened Boeing’s long-standing business model, underscoring the critical need for rigorous protection and monitoring of proprietary information.

Alec DiMario has been quoted in a Bloomberg Law article titled, “Worker Harassment Cases Get ‘Tricky’ With Mentally Ill Patients.” In the piece, Alec provides commentary on a recent U.S. Court of Appeals ruling addressing the complex issue of third-party harassment liability in healthcare settings. Primarily, Alec highlights the challenges employers face in balancing the need for a safe work environment with the unique circumstances of working with mentally impaired patients.

In a recent World IP Review article, Jennifer Mauri offers her view of the Supreme Court’s ruling in a case between Warner Chappell Music and rapper Sherman Nealy involving relief for any infringement claim—no matter when the infringement itself occurred. Jennifer underscores the continued relevance of the “discovery rule” but warns of potential challenges ahead.

WorldatWork called upon Stacey Chiu for her thoughts on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s recent update to its workplace harassment enforcement guidance. In an article titled, “What You Need to Know (and Do) About the EEOC’s Harassment Guidance,” Stacey emphasized the importance of revising anti-harassment policies to explicitly include gender identity as a protected characteristic.

The U.S. Supreme Court has just ruled on the Copyright Act’s statute of limitations for damages recovery in copyright infringement cases. Jennifer Mauri provided commentary to IP Law Daily on the court’s divided ruling—that timely-filed claims under the Act are not subject to additional time limits for damages, even for infringements occurring more than three years before a lawsuit. In the article, Jennifer remarks on the decision’s implications for copyright owners and the potential impact on future litigation strategies.

In the latest edition of California Lodging News, Stacey Chiu sheds light on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in hiring and recruiting within the hospitality industry. In an article titled, “The Power of AI,” Stacey emphasizes how AI-driven solutions are revolutionizing HR processes, from enhancing data processing capabilities to providing immediate answers to basic HR inquiries. She also underscores the importance of responsible AI implementation, highlighting the potential for biases and discrimination inherent in AI models trained on historical data.

Anticipating the upcoming overtime rule expansion from the U..S Labor Department, employers are bracing for potential legal hurdles, as detailed in a Bloomberg Law article published this week titled, “Employers Mull OT Rule Compliance Strategy Despite Legal Déjà Vu.” Stacey Chiu lent her voice to the piece and emphasized the substantial impact of the proposed changes, including a nearly 70% increase in the salary threshold. Stacey also noted that with compliance strategies under scrutiny, businesses will need to navigate tough decisions on salary adjustments and scheduling to mitigate risks.