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The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary... more +
The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary with only a limited number of cases granted review each term.  The Court is comprised of one chief justice and eight associate justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to hold lifetime positions. less -
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Affiliates (Currently) Off the Hook: Supreme Court Vacates $43M Trademark Infringement Award

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The Supreme Court vacates a decision treating a company and its affiliates as "one and the same" for purposes of disgorging profits for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act, but leaves many questions unaddressed....more

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Supreme Court Upholds Principle Of Corporate Separateness In Vacating Award To Dewberry Engineers

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n a decision that strongly endorsed the principle of corporate separateness – where a company’s affiliates are not financially responsible for the legal obligations of their parent – the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously...more

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Supreme Court Deciding Trademark Case With Broad Implications For The Principle Of Corporate Separateness

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In August 2023, a federal appeals court upheld a district court case ruling that declined to apply the principle of corporate separateness – that corporations have no liability for their affiliates’ actions or obligations....more

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