Monthly Archives: June 2012

U.S. Supreme Court Rules for Non-Union Members against Mandatory Fees for Public Employee Union Political Activities

by Shawn Sullivan Posted on June 22, 2012

In a 5-to-4 decision issued yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court held that public employees who are not union members cannot be required to pay special fees to finance a union’s political activities unless they affirmatively agree to the assessments beforehand. … Continue reading →

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EU to Contribute €5 Million to Plant Treaty Benefit Sharing Fund

by Shawn Sullivan Posted on June 22, 2012

The Food and Agriculture Organization (“FAO”) of the United Nations has announced that the European Union will contribute €5 million to the Benefit Sharing Fund of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (“Treaty”). FAO Press … Continue reading →

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Use of Imitation Handbag in “Hangover Part II” Movie Scene Did not Infringe Vuitton’s Trademarks

by Shawn Sullivan Posted on June 19, 2012

In a much-discussed decision issued last Friday, a federal court in New York City dismissed fashion accessory designer and manufacturer Louis Vuitton’s trademark infringement and related claims against Warner Brothers Entertainment based on the use of an imitation Vuitton handbag … Continue reading →

Monthly Archives: June 2012

U.S. Supreme Court Rules for Non-Union Members against Mandatory Fees for Public Employee Union Political Activities

EU to Contribute €5 Million to Plant Treaty Benefit Sharing Fund

Use of Imitation Handbag in “Hangover Part II” Movie Scene Did not Infringe Vuitton’s Trademarks

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