Superior courts started out as courts of general jurisdiction, capable of hearing any civil or criminal matter. This was considered "superior" to courts of limited jurisdiction. Today many states term their trial courts "superior courts," whether or not
Despite Qiaodan Sports arguing that “Qiaodan” was a common Chinese surname and that the Jumpman logo differed from theirs, the Chinese courts ruled in favor of Air Jordan, ordering Qiaodan Sports to stop using the name and logo. Source Aldi (Private Label) A German discount supermarket chain...
What is a writ of certiorari? Although rare, it is a necessary function of the United States court system. It enables people to contest and appeal court decisions and hold courts accountable for their misdoings if applicable. Sometimes, a writ of certiorari can allow a case to be heard and...
Why do you think courts recognize dilution of a mark when an alleged infringing mark does not create customer confusion? How should a court evaluate whether a mark is famous and whether its reputation in the market is being harmed? Practice Question: Garth has a pet product business that conce...
The Brandeis Brief is a term for a legal brief that utilizes the expertise of any individual outside of the legal profession. This brief was first used by attorney Louis Brandeis during a controversial 1908 trial. Its result changed the way courts conducted cases in the United States. This ...
Doesn't changing legal writing to just clear and simple writing come down to leadership? Setting a better example? Why not buck the traditions 100%--whether it's writing to courts, to clients or to other lawyers--and never use legal jargon again? You know those prissy-pretentious words and...
Outside the judicial courts, in politics and in public debate, just about every decision is contested, sometimes from several points of view. 这种为了追求个人利益而挑战权威的自由,在很大程度上概括了所谓的“美国生活方式”。 That freedom to challenge authority — in order to pursue one's ...
athis facility letter shall be governed by the laws of Hong Kong SAR,the borrower hereby irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong SAR or arbitration (as decided solely by the bank) as regards any claims or matter arising hereunder. 这封设施信件将由香港...
Lord Greene MR said this in the Wednesbury case: “If a decision on a competent matter is so unreasonable that no reasonable authority could ever have come to it, then the courts can interfere, and this kind of case would require something overwhelming. “ Lord Diplock in a case involving...
Outside the judicial courts, in politics and in public debate, just about every decision is contested, sometimes from several points of view. 这种为了追求个人利益而挑战权威的自由,在很大程度上概括了所谓的“美国生活方式”。 That freedom to challenge authority — in order to pursue one's own...