By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. May 30, 2017
By: Ron Hurtibise Sun Sentinel May 30, 2017 A lawsuit alleging that B.J.’s Wholesale Club is charging excessive sales tax can proceed as a class action, meaning it could benefit all members paying the tax, a judge has ruled. The suit was filed in 2015 by a Miami-Dade County woman, …
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. May 23, 2017
ELLIOT V. GOOGLE, 2017 WL 2112311 (9TH CIR. MAY 17, 2017) “Google it.” Of course, we all know what this means. Indeed, the word “Google” has earned such widespread recognition that in 2006 it was added to the dictionary. While this might be considered the epitome of success, it can …
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. May 19, 2017
Daily Business Review May 19, 2017 Litigation Department of the Year General Litigation – Midsize Kluger Kaplan The 31-attorney litigation boutique is known nationally for taking on complex, high-stakes disputes across a range of disciplines and industries. Kluger Kaplan’s trial lawyers have earned national recognition as determined and effective client …
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. April 28, 2017
Broadening Intellectual Property Rights for the Fashion Industry Case: In a first ever fashion copyright decision, the U.S. Supreme Court analyzed whether design elements on a cheerleading uniform could be copyright protected. At issue were two competitor manufacturers of cheerleading uniforms, Star Athletica, LLC (“Star Athletica”) and Varsity Brands, Inc., …
