Jackpot Harvesting, Inc. v. Applied Underwriters, Inc.
(California Court of Appeal) - Affirmed the denial of a motion to compel arbitration of an insurance dispute. A company that sued its workers' compensation insurer over premium hikes contended that the case did not have to be arbitrated because the California Insurance Code invalidated the parties' arbitration agreement.
Applied Underwriters, Inc. v. Lichtenegger
(United States Ninth Circuit) - Affirmed the dismissal of a trademark infringement lawsuit brought by a financial services company, holding that the use of its trademarks by a publishing company constituted nominative fair use.
Applied Medical Corporation v. Thomas
(California Court of Appeal) - In a corporate governance action, arising from plaintiff corporation's suit over the exercise of its right to repurchase shares of its stock, given to defendant under a stock incentive plan for outside directors on its board, the trial court's grant of summary judgment to defendant is: 1) reversed because plaintiff's conversion claim could be based on either ownership or the right to possession at the time of conversion; and 2) affirmed because plaintiff's fraud claims were not timely under either the discovery rule or relation back doctrine, and thus barred by the statute of limitations.
Ateliers de la Haute-Garonne v. Broet Je Automation USA Inc.
(United States Federal Circuit) - In action in which plaintiff asserted counts of patent infringement, trade dress infringement, unfair competition, and intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, the district court's ruling that the claims in suit are invalid for failure to disclose the best mode of carrying out the invention related to the process for distributing rivets is: 1) reversed in part, as to the judgment of invalidity on best mode grounds; 2) affirmed in part, that the patent was not abandoned; and 3) remanded for determination of the remaining issues.
Allied Concrete and Supply Co. v. Baker
(United States Ninth Circuit) - Held that California did not violate the Equal Protection Clause when it adopted a 2015 amendment that conferred prevailing-wage protections on delivery drivers of ready-mix concrete. Reversed a summary judgment decision in this case involving a law that guarantees a special minimum wage to workers employed on public-works projects.
Liebhart v. SPX Corp.
(United States Seventh Circuit) - Revived property owners' claim that toxic dust and debris from the demolition of an abandoned factory migrated onto their properties, jeopardizing their health and the health of their tenants. Vacated a summary judgment ruling, in a lawsuit brought under federal statutes authorizing private rights of action for environmental contamination, and also under state law.
UK Education Office Argues Christians Should Limit Their Beliefs to Church
The United Kingdom’s Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) argued before the High Court that Christian groups should not allow their religious beliefs to influence their professional activities.
Donna Cristy Releases New Single 'Lies Wit My Shake'
The Music Artist Known As Donna Cristy Has Released Her Latest Single, Lies Wit My Shake.
BELIEF: LIVES AND STORIES OF MONTANAS SALISH WOMEN Coming To Off-Broadway In September
One-woman Show Featuring Salish Tribal Member Julie Cajune Draws From Life Experiences And True Stories Of Generations Of Native American Women
Oregon Reggae Band INDUBIOUS To Release Their New Full-Length Album BELEAF Featuring Special Guests Satsang, The Elovators, And Michael Leslie
BELEAF, Which Releases In Stores And Online Worldwide August 16, 2019, Is A 14-track Powerhouse That Promises To Be Their Strongest, Clearest, And Most Authentic Work Yet.
Bay Area Reggae/Latin Powerhouse BAYONICS Sets Worldwide Release Of Their Highly Anticipated New Album RESILIENCE
Jazz At MOCA Sept 27: Leslie Cartaya
Jazz At MOCA Presents Leslie Cartaya Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Leslie Was Nominated For The 2013 Latin Grammy As Best New Artist.
Versatile Haitian American Singer/Songwriter Natalie Jean Releases Spanish Holiday Single
Natalie Jean Is Excited To Announce Her Collaboration With Songwriters Bruno Vallelunga And Latin Grammy Nominee Danilo Gossain, Titled Nostalgia De Navidad.
Luxor Cabs, Inc. v. Applied Underwriters Captive Risk Assurance Co.
(California Court of Appeal) - Held that an insurance company could not force an insured taxi cab company to arbitrate a workers' compensation insurance dispute. Affirmed the denial of the insurer's motion to compel arbitration.
Jackpot Harvesting, Inc. v. Applied Underwriters, Inc.
(California Court of Appeal) - Affirmed the denial of a motion to compel arbitration of an insurance dispute. A company that sued its workers' compensation insurer over premium hikes contended that the case did not have to be arbitrated because the California Insurance Code invalidated the parties' arbitration agreement.
Actress 'Nathalie Dalizien' Announces Upcoming Film Series And Broadway Shows
Nathalie Dalizien Has An Upcoming Film Series That She Produced With Motivation 509 And The Series Will Be Released In All Online Major Stores Soon.
Songwriter Milliea Taylor McKinney
Taking A Look At Milliea Taylor McKinney As She And Her Company Celebrates 8 Years Of Conscious Service
Jay-z , Beyonce , P.didy And 50 Cent Lie With Ascap & Emi To Commit Copyright Fraud To Intentionally Deprive Song Writers Artist Producers .
Berardelli v. Allied Services Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine
(United States Third Circuit) - Held that the federal Rehabilitation Act generally requires that individuals with disabilities be permitted to be accompanied by their service animals. The plaintiffs in this case were the parents of an elementary school student with epilepsy who wanted to be accompanied at school by her service dog. On a question of first impression in the federal courts of appeals, the Third Circuit concluded that such requests for reasonable accommodation are per se reasonable in the ordinary course. The panel held that the district court's contrary jury instructions constituted reversible error.
Versatile Haitian American Singer/Songwriter Natalie Jean Wins Versatile Artist Of The Year!!
Natalie Jean Is A Very Rare Kind Of Vocalist. Winning Recognition Across The Most Diverse Of Musical Genres And Quite Comfortable Performing In English, French, Haitian Creole, And Spanish.
Colorado new oil and gas permits plunge by 96% in April from a year earlier
Colorado will delay hearings on a major revamp of its oil and gas regulations by about six weeks, even as concerns mount about how much of the state's petroleum industry will be left to regulate.
Keeler: Meet the Grandview girls basketball coach who rallied to beat coronavirus
Meet Robert Dennis, the Grandview girls basktball coach who proved that with enough love, enough caring hands, it’s amazing how far a man can fly.
Charlie Blackmon’s 9th-inning homer lifts Rockies to sweep of Padres in MLB The Show 20
The Rockies outfielder crushed a 404-foot home run off of reliever Matt Strahm to give Colorado a 5-4 win Thursday over San Diego at Petco Park.
David Dahl hits 2 homers in Rockies’ win over Phillies in MLB The Show 20
David Dahl crushed two home runs and the Rockies had 15 hits in their 13-5 rout of the Phillies Sunday at Citizens Bank Park.
Avalanche signs 20-year-old Finnish goalie Justus Annunen
The Avalanche on Thursday signed impressive young goalie Justus Annunen to his three-year, entry-level contract.
Chambers: Finnish goalie Justus Annunen could be “that guy” for the Avalanche
Young goalie Justus Annunen might be that hard-to-find keeper, a guy who enjoys a 15-year NHL career mostly as the No. 1 guy.
Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer cycling “about 100 miles per day” in Denver area
Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer of Germany has remained in Denver during the NHL "pause" and says he has become an avid cyclist riding "about 100 miles per day," according to NHL.com.
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady to donate $10 million to coronavirus relief
The next match involving Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson involves a $10 million donation for COVID-19 relief efforts, along with plenty of bragging rights in a star-powered foursome May 24 at Medalist Golf Club.
Keeler: Meet the Grandview girls basketball coach who rallied to beat coronavirus
Meet Robert Dennis, the Grandview girls basktball coach who proved that with enough love, enough caring hands, it’s amazing how far a man can fly.