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Fake It and You Won’t Make It: Putting an End to Online Counterfeiting

By Anna P. Stern and Matthew E. Epstein on Posted in Litigation

In the marketplace for counterfeit goods, online transactions are the new frontier. The ease and reach of the Internet have made it all too easy for devious manufacturers to sell counterfeit merchandise online rather than on the street, perhaps hoping to remain hidden from public view. Therefore, to protect their brands, retailers need to monitor… Continue Reading

Buying Brands Out of Bankruptcy

By Timothy John Carter and James F. Wallack on Posted in Bankruptcy

In the wake of the economic downturn that began in 2008, several of America’s best-known brands have filed for bankruptcy protection. Click here for a slideshow presenting 15 household names that invoked the protections available in bankruptcy court during the downturn. Continuing economic uncertainty may cause more famous brands to seek bankruptcy protection, opening up… Continue Reading