3M, the maker of N-95 masks, has filed trademark claims against four Amazon sellers for selling 3M branded N-95 masks that are counterfeit. The defendants are KM Brothers Inc., KMJ Trading Inc., Supreme Sunshine, Inc. and Mao Yu. With nationwide shortage of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) the fake masks, were sold at huge markup to […]
No Mistake. I Love the 4th of July
I grew up in Cleveland. After the Revolution, the area was known as the Western Reserve of Connecticut covering all of northeast Ohio where 640 acre parcels were awarded to Connecticut soldiers who completed their obligation to fight the British. The schools I attended carried the history of the Revolution: Paul Revere Elementary School, Nathan […]
Who is Responsible for a Rear-End Collision in California?
This is not a dumb question. While it is safe to assume that the rear driver is at fault for a rear-end collision, it is not automatic. And in some case the lead driver can also be at fault. If you have not been rear-ended, in all probability you will. The National Highway Traffic Safety […]
Smart Lawyering: How Personal Injury Lawsuits Unfold in Court
When an insurance company admits fault after being presented with a claim, you would expect to collect the wrongdoer’s full policy. Accepting responsibility is only half of the game. No insurance company pays in settlement more than it must. There are always disputes over what is fair. If there is no agreement, and hopefully there […]
Punitive Damages: Outrageous Tax Consequences for Winning Plaintiffs
After proof that a defendant acted with intent to cause injury or with a knowing disregard of the rights or safety of another, a jury can award punitive damages. Against a corporation, it is also necessary to prove that a managing agent acted willfully in causing harm or after learning that an employee caused harm […]
