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Felony [sic] Stealing—The Case of State v. Bazell

By White Collar Crimes & Internal Investigations / October 5, 2016 / Comments Off on Felony [sic] Stealing—The Case of State v. Bazell

The Supreme Court of Missouri recently issued an opinion that sent prosecutors across the state scrambling. Stealing is against the law in the State of Missouri. This likely comes as no surprise. However, you may be surprised to learn that most forms of stealing, regardless of the value of the property or services stolen, cannot…

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Marx Bros. v. Warner Bros. – An Amusing Lesson in the Dangers of Trademark Bullying

By Michael A. Kahn / September 16, 2016 / Comments Off on Marx Bros. v. Warner Bros. – An Amusing Lesson in the Dangers of Trademark Bullying

A few months ago, the Journal of the Missouri Bar published a superb article by a Capes Sokol attorney, the title of which captures its essence: “Avoid Becoming a Trademark Bully: The Art of Writing Cease and Desist Letters.” As Drey explains, an over-the-top demand letter, especially when aimed at a small business, creates the…

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Donald Trump v. Mick and Keith: You Can’t Always Play What You Want

By Michael A. Kahn / August 4, 2016 / Comments Off on Donald Trump v. Mick and Keith: You Can’t Always Play What You Want

Back in June of 2015, on the day he launched his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, Donald Trump rode down the escalator at the Trump Tower with the rock anthem “Rockin’ in the Free World” blaring from all the speakers. While the rest of the audience listened to The Donald vow to Make America…

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