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Courtroom Success: Scott Marrs

Nov 23, 2009

IADC member Scott Marrs recently won a major trademark case for Hollywood movie studios in what turned out to be a real dog fight. Rin Tin Tin, the famous German Shepherd puppy plucked from the battlefields of France by a United States soldier during World War I, was the subject of his clients’ recently released children’s movie, Finding Rin Tin Tin. A Texas German Shepherd dog breeding company immediately sued the studios for trademark infringement, claiming to own exclusive rights to the trademark “Rin Tin Tin”, and seeking all profits, along with the destruction of all movie discs. A Houston, Texas federal court recently ruled in favor of the studios, holding that their use of the name Rin Tin Tin in the body and title of the movie was a “fair use” and protected under the First Amendment

Courtroom Success: Kevin C. Schiferl

Nov 23, 2009

IADC member Kevin C. Schiferl and Richelle M. Harris successfully represented Iowa Pipeline Associate, Inc. (f/k/a KLP Construction Company, Inc.), SEMCO Construction Parent Company and SEMCO Iowa Construction Company in a lawsuit which had a nearly five year long life and multiple claims, cross-claims, and third-party claims. A District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana returned a 38 page written opinion entering a judgment in favor of the defendants in a dispute arising out of a dual fatality, natural gas explosion.

Courtroom Success: Saul Wilenksy and Carl J. Schaerf

Nov 16, 2009

IADC members Saul Wilensky and Carl J. Schaerf, together with associate Allison N. Fihma of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis were successful in a motion for Summary Judgment in Cuntan v. Hitachi. The lawsuit involves a Romanian immigrant, who had been employed as a handyman and construction worker who alleged that a Hitachi circular power saw moved across the ground with its blade exposed and severely cut his hand. In analyzing all causes of action, including negligence, strict liability, breach of warranty, product design defect, failure and/or inadequate warnings, the Court ruled in Hitachi’s favor.

Gray T. Culbreath Selected for 2009 Leadership in the Law

Nov 05, 2009

Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce that Gray T. Culbreath has been selected to receive one of the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2009 Leadership in the Law Awards.

Midyear Meeting Registration is Open

Nov 02, 2009

Escape the winter blues by making plans now to attend the Midyear Meeting on February 13-18. The IADC is venturing to a new location this year – the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida. Here we will enjoy sun, sand, friendship, and one of the finest programs in IADC history.

American Arbitration Association Appoints Scott Marrs to Its Commercial Panel of Arbitrators

Oct 30, 2009

The American Arbitration Association, a world leader in providing conflict management and dispute resolution services, has appointed Beirne, Maynard & Parsons partner Scott D. Marrs to its Commercial Panel of Arbitrators. Scott is the 2009-2010 Chair of the IADC Business Litigation Committee.

IADC Docket and President’s Message Now Online

Oct 26, 2009

The latest issues of the IADC Docket is here. This edition only will be offered electronically, so you can read it now by clicking here. This issue of the Docket includes updates on meetings, The Foundation of the IADC news, your new Committee chairs, dates for the 2010 meetings, and more. Also included in the Docket is the President's Message, which you also can read below:

Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III Appointed to Leadership Role with the American Bar Association

Oct 21, 2009

The American Bar Association (ABA) recently announced that Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III of Frost Brown Todd LLC has been appointed to serve as Chair of the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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