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Berenzweig Leonard - Litigation Blog: Companies Can Now Fight Back Against Anonymous Online Criticism

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Monday, January 27, 2014. Companies Can Now Fight Back Against Anonymous Online Criticism. It is every company’s worst nightmare: An anonymous poster goes online and makes negative and disparaging statements about the company. In the social media. Age we are in, this unfortunate scenario has played out countless times on such sites as Yelp, Rip-Off Report, and other online review sites. Companies faced with this situation have largely felt powerless to counteract anonymous posters. Against false and ofte...

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Berenzweig Leonard - Employment Law: March 2015

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Monday, March 2, 2015. Cantankerous Employee With ADHD Not Considered Disabled. Was no excuse for causing a hostile work environment, and terminated him. The police officer sued for disability discrimination. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Claiming that he was fired because he had the disability of ADHD which limited his ability to get along with others in the workplace. A word of caution: This case does not stand for the proposition that adult ADHD. Berenzweig Leonard, LLP. A full-service bu...

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Berenzweig Leonard - Employment Law: May 2014

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Monday, May 19, 2014. Company Facing Age Discrimination Claim after Offering Conflicting Reasons for Terminating Employee. James Pierson worked at the Tennessee plant of a large national printing company for nearly forty years, when he was suddenly laid off at the age of 62. The company initially told Pierson that his layoff. Pierson sued the company for age discrimination. This case underscores just how critical it is for companies who are conducting a layoff or termination. To be consistent from start ...

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Berenzweig Leonard - Entertainment Law Blog: Judge Modifies Verdict in “Blurred Lines” Lawsuit

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Monday, July 20, 2015. Judge Modifies Verdict in “Blurred Lines” Lawsuit. In March, a jury awarded Marvin Gaye’s children nearly $7.4 million after rendering a verdict that singers Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams plagiarized. Gaye’s 1977 hit “Got to Give It Up” to create “Blurred Lines,” the longest-running number one single of 2013. While providing Gaye’s estate with a share of future profits. Leading to a great deal of debate regarding the distinction between plagiarism. Is not intended to extend to...

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Berenzweig Leonard - Entertainment Law Blog: August 2014

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Thursday, August 21, 2014. Does Fictional Hacking Software Used by Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises Infringe on a Real-Life Trademark? The US. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit recently heard the appeal of a trademark infringement. The case was dismissed by the District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, which was affirmed by the 7th Circuit on appeal. In trademark infringement. Suits, courts consider the likelihood of consumer confusion. That is, whether the improper use of a trademark.

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Berenzweig Leonard - Employment Law: June 2014

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014. Employee’s Facebook Posting Not Enough To Put Her Employer On Notice Of Sexual Harassment. A restaurant employee, who claimed she was groped and fondled by a fellow employee, posted her complaints about the poor working conditions. Prior to her termination. But she said that posting her complaints on the employee Facebook. Page was enough to put the restaurant on notice of what was going on. She sued the restaurant for sexual harassment. Posted by Declan Leonard. A full-service ...

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Berenzweig Leonard - Construction Law: Pick your Litigants Wisely When Filing Mechanic’s Lien Lawsuits

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Thursday, February 26, 2015. Pick your Litigants Wisely When Filing Mechanic’s Lien Lawsuits. The Supreme Court of Virginia recently held that a subcontractor, Synchronized Construction Services, Inc. (“Synchronized”), could proceed with its mechanic’s lien. Lawsuit against the project owner and bank, despite the absence of the general contractor. On the hotel construction project. Count against the general contractor (“ GC. 8221;), and a mechanic’s lien count against the project owner and bank. In light...

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Berenzweig Leonard » Lawyers » Stephanie Wilson

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Business Law and Litigation. Employment and Labor Law. White Collar and Corporate Compliance. Construction Law and Litigation. Entertainment, Sports, and Media Law. Declan C. Leonard. Terrence M. O’Connor. John W. Polk. Of Counsel - Cloudigy Law. Business Law and Litigation. Employment and Labor Law. White Collar & Corporate Compliance. Construction Law and Litigation. Entertainment, Sports and Media Law. 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 1250 McLean, VA 22102. Phone: (703) 760-0485 (direct). Stephanie also r...

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Business Law and Litigation. Employment and Labor Law. White Collar and Corporate Compliance. Construction Law and Litigation. Entertainment, Sports, and Media Law. Declan C. Leonard. Terrence M. O’Connor. John W. Polk. Of Counsel - Cloudigy Law. Business Law and Litigation. Employment and Labor Law. White Collar & Corporate Compliance. Construction Law and Litigation. Entertainment, Sports and Media Law. Declan C. Leonard. Terrence M. O’Connor. Partner, Director of Government Contracts. John W. Polk.

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Berenzweig Leonard » Lawyers » Sara Dajani

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Business Law and Litigation. Employment and Labor Law. White Collar and Corporate Compliance. Construction Law and Litigation. Entertainment, Sports, and Media Law. Declan C. Leonard. Terrence M. O’Connor. John W. Polk. Of Counsel - Cloudigy Law. Business Law and Litigation. Employment and Labor Law. White Collar & Corporate Compliance. Construction Law and Litigation. Entertainment, Sports and Media Law. 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 1250 McLean, VA 22102. Phone: (703) 663-8183 (direct). Sara also has ex...