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I See Dead People…Filing Lawsuits In New York

The IP Law Blog

New York’s post mortem right-of-publicity statute recently came into effect. Because the statute addressed privacy concerns that dissipated at death, such rights did not extend post mortem. News, public affairs, and sports programs are also exempt from the statute. written consent” can sue for an injunction and damages.

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Spooky Torts: The 2023 List of Litigation Horrors

JonathanTurley

See Pennsylvania General Assembly Statute §7102. OUTCOME: Reversed dismissal on the basis of tolling of statute of limitations. He entered through the front door and walked toward the sporting goods department. The retailer filed a motion for partial summary judgment as to plaintiffs’ cause of action for failure to warn.

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Spooky Torts: The 2022 List of Litigation Horrors

JonathanTurley

See Pennsylvania General Assembly Statute §7102. OUTCOME: Reversed dismissal on the basis of tolling of statute of limitations. He entered through the front door and walked toward the sporting goods department. The retailer filed a motion for partial summary judgment as to plaintiffs’ cause of action for failure to warn.

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Spooky Torts: The 2021 List of Litigation Horrors

JonathanTurley

See Pennsylvania General Assembly Statute §7102. OUTCOME: Reversed dismissal on the basis of tolling of statute of limitations. He entered through the front door and walked toward the sporting goods department. The retailer filed a motion for partial summary judgment as to plaintiffs’ cause of action for failure to warn.

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Has the Battle Just Begun for Collective Action against Big Tech Companies?

Conflict of Laws

Given the power of Big Tech Companies, their enormous financial resources, cross-jurisdictional reach and their global impact on users’ privacy, there are two main litigation challenges for successfully bringing a privacy claim against Big Tech. million) opted into the price-fixing case against JJB Sports concerning replica football shirts.

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