In early November 2023, the WTO held hearings on DS611, the China IP enforcement case brought by the EU. The case involves two claims: (a) China should publish its antisuit injunction (ASI) cases and policies under the transparency obligations outlined in TRIPS Art. 63, and (b) China’s practice of ASIs is inconsistent with the TRIPS…
Intern Dispatches Kalob McConnell here, checking in mid-semester. Here’s a bit of information about the projects I have been working on with the underwriters and support staff at Bigfoot Insurance. Garage & Dealers I’ve been working closely with Alysa and Karina to update the latest version of the Garage & Dealers application. We worked…
On 18 February 2018 Thailand issued a Notification under the Consumer Protection Act (1979), which regulates residential rental contracts of structures structure (i.e., e.g. houses, apartments, and condominiums) which we detailed in part one of this article. The Notification goes into effect on 1 May 2018 and where it applies will provide significant protections for…
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An all-inclusive deed of trust (“AITD”) is used when the seller will be financing part of the selling price, and the buyer will also take subject to the existing deed of trust. The seller remains on the existing loan (and continues to make the payments) and finances the difference between the existing loan balance and…
By: Eric Richwine, Law Clerk Editor: Sanmathi (Sanu) Dev, Esq. On July 3, 2023, the New Jersey Appellate Division in In re Adoption of N.J.A.C. 6A:27-5.1 upheld the New Jersey Department of Education’s (“the Department”) adoption of an amendment to its regulations governing the transportation of students. This appeal, on behalf of the New Jersey…
Last year the U.S. Trademark Office tested and then formally implemented the Proof Of Use Audit Program. Under this program, some registrations, randomly selected, will now be targeted for audit when a Declaration of Use is submitted either to maintain the registration during the sixth year after registration or to renew the registration at the…
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Water damage, whether from leaks or condensation, can lead to more than just unsightly stains in your home. It can result in permanent structural damage and weaken the integrity of the building. Start With The Roof It’s common to overlook your roof, but it can lead to water damage from leaks. Protect your home by…
NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 17, 2024 – Allstate is partnering with the Wuerffel Foundation to bring together two of the most meaningful awards in college football. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy will honor a student-athlete who is inspired to serve others and make a positive impact on society. Together with the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, whose…
As many housing providers and tenants have experienced when leasing a residential property, sometimes issues pop up in the property that require repair. Some might be minor- such as fixing the pilot light on a stove burner- and others larger- such as remediating mold in a property. But whose job is it at the end…
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By Kirsch-Goodwin & Kirsch, PLLC, Arizona Education Attorneys Discipline of students in Arizona public schools is covered in Arizona Revised Statutes at Title 15 (Education), Chapter 8 (School Attendance), Article 3 (Suspension and Expulsion of Pupils), Sections 15-840 through 15-844. In Arizona, all students are required to comply with school rules and…