Bowl of Confusion: The Century-Long Trademark Battle Between Miami University and the University of Miami
Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, is having a fantastic year in sports. Its football team played in the college football championship for its division, while its basketball team rolled into the NCAA Tournament with an impressive 31-1 record. As the parent of a current Miami University student (Adrian, double majoring in Supply Chain Management and Accounting at Farmer School of Business), I take vicarious pride in the RedHawks' athletic success. But as a trademark attorney, I take a deep professional interest in a different, fascinating battle between the school and the similarly and confusingly named University of Miami. . . . [READ MORE]
LLF's Alexander Passo and Avery Buffa Defeat Attempt to Pierce Client's Corporate Veil, Sparing It and Its Owners From Significant Liability
The legal theory of "piercing the corporate veil" can be wielded as a powerful weapon by creditors that seek to impose liability on the owner of a judgment debtor corporation or LLC, on the grounds that the owner either engaged in fraud or operated the entity merely as its "alter ego." If successful, a piercing claim can threaten the personal assets of business owners who counted on their entities to shield them from any company-related liabilities. . . . [READ MORE]
LLF's Ryan Manion Scores Appellate Victory, Securing Payment of Over $700,000 in Compensatory and Punitive Damages for Clients
In business litigation, the road from filing a complaint to getting money in a plaintiff's pocket can be a long and winding one. Even after a win at trial or summary judgment, an appeal can follow. Even after a win at the appellate level, actually collecting the amount awarded in a judgment can be a challenge, especially if the plaintiff's attorney hasn't taken the affirmative steps needed to secure payment. . . . [READ MORE]
