Georgia Copyright infringement Law

United States of America v. Sandchase Cody

<center><h2><font color="red"><center> Atlanta, Georgia - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with two counts of distributing and possessing with intent to distribute cocaine; one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition; and one count of possessing with intent to distribute cocaine base, cocaine, and marijuana charges. </h2></font></b></i></center><br> <br> Sandchase Cody was ... More...

$0 (10-12-2021 - GA)
Fastcase, Inc. v. Lawriter, L.L.C.

<center><br> <img width="300" src="http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/styles/banner_image/public/slider-image/RBR_modified.jpg?itok=6Y9xy9q8"><br> </center><br> Fastcase, Inc., appeals the District Court’s dismissal of its suit under the Declaratory Judgment Act against Lawriter, LLC. The District Court held that it lacked subject-matter jurisdiction under 21 U.S.C. § 1331 because... More...

$0 (10-29-2018 - GA)
United States of America v. Arthur Larange Lee, Jr.

Gainesville, FL - Alachua County Man Sentenced to 327 Months in Prison for Sex Trafficking by Force, Fraud, and Cooercion<br> <br> Arthur Larange Lee Jr., 35, of Gainesville, Florida, was sentenced in the U.S. District Court in Gainesville to 327 months in prison for sex trafficking of an adult, and 60 months each for two counts of use of interstate commerce to commit prostitution. Each count is ... More...

$0 (09-02-2018 - GA)
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. of Georgia v. City of Sandy Springs, Georgia

We granted rehearing en banc to review the constitutionality of a municipal<br> ordinance prohibiting the sale of sexual devices in light of several recent Supreme<br> Court decisions which, it was argued, call into question the continued vitality of<br> this Court's decision in Williams v. Attorney General (Williams IV), 378 F.3d<br> 1232 (11th Cir. 2004). After we agreed to take the case en banc... More...

$0 (08-23-2017 - GA)
United States of America v. Mamadou Aliou Simakha

Atlanta, GA - Member of CD and DVD Counterfeiting Ring in Atlanta Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison<br> <br> A Dakar, Senegal, man was sentenced to 60 months in prison for his involvement in a counterfeit DVD and CD ring. <br> <br> Mamadou Aliou Simakha, 41, was also ordered to pay $70,894 in restitution, jointly and severally with his co-defendants, by U.S. District Judge William S. Duffey Jr. of ... More...

$0 (03-22-2017 - GA)
DUTY FREE AMERICAS, INC. vs. THE ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES, INC.

The essential facts contained in DFA’s complaint and its attached exhibits <br> are these. DFA operates many duty free stores in American airports with <br> international terminals. DFA is one of approximately ten major operators of duty <br> free stores in the United States. DFA currently holds leases in thirteen <br> international airports located in eleven cities: New York (JFK and LaGuard... More...

$0 (08-09-2015 - GA)
Georgiacarry.org, Inc. v. The State of Georgia

In 2010, the Georgia legislature, apparently concerned that the carrying of weapons and long g 1 uns2 would likely present an unreasonable risk of harm to people who assemble in eight specific locations, enacted a statute barring the unrestricted carrying of weapons or long guns in those locations. O.C.G.A. § 16- 11-127(b) (this provision is hereinafter referred to as the "Carry Law”).3 T... More...

$0 (07-24-2012 - GA)
Alea London Limited v. American Homes Services, Inc. d/b/a A.H.S., Inc.

Plaintiff-Appellee Alea London Limited ("Alea” or "the insurer”) filed this declaratory judgment action, alleging it had no duty to defend or indemnify its insured, defendant American Home Services, Inc. ("AHS” or "the insured”), in state court litigation brought by A Fast Sign Company, Inc. ("FastSigns”). In the state lawsuit, FastSigns sued the insured, AHS, for sen... More...

$0 (04-20-2011 - GA)
Lamar Grizzle v. Honorable Brian Kemp

In this appeal, we must determine whether the District Court erred in applying the strict scrutiny standard in reviewing the Plaintiffs' claims under the First and Fourteenth Amendments in issuing a preliminarily injunction against the Honorable Brian Kemp, the Secretary of State of Georgia (the "Secretary of State”), in his official capacity, and the County Executive Committee of the Bartow... More...

$0 (03-08-2011 - GA)
Earl Randall v. Jewel Scott

In this 42 U.S.C. § 1983 First Amendment retaliation claim appeal, we (1) reevaluate the pleading standard requirement for § 1983 cases involving qualified immunity, (2) determine whether Earl Randall's ("Randall”) complaint – alleging state conduct restricting his ability to run for public office – raises a claim for violation of his First Amendment rights, and (3) resol... More...

$0 (07-05-2010 - GA)
Caliber Automotive Liquidators, Inc. v. Premier Chrysler Jeep Dodge, LLC

Caliber Automotive Liquidators, Inc. provides advertising promotions to car dealerships and owns service marks on "Slash-It! Sales Event” and "Slasher Sale.” Premier Automotive Group uses its own marketing – an infomercial called the "Slasher Show” – to sell cars. Caliber sued Premier in the Northern District of Georgia under both federal and state law, claiming inf... More...

$0 (05-11-2010 - GA)
Jeanette C. Nicholson, Ph.D. v. James C. Shafe, et al.

This appeal calls upon us to address the scope of the Rooker-Feldman1 doctrine, which provides that "lower federal courts are precluded from exercising appellate jurisdiction over final state-court judgments.” Lance v. Dennis, 546 U.S. 459, 463 (2006). The Supreme Court has only applied the Rooker-Feldman doctrine as a bar to jurisdiction on two occasions, the first instance being Rooker and... More...

$0 (02-18-2009 - GA)
Redwin Wilchombe v. Teevee Toons, Inc., d.b.a. TVT Records, BME Records, LLC, Jonathan Smith, a.k.a Lil Jon

This is a copyright infringement case involving rap music. At issue is a song entitled "The Weedman,” created by Plaintiff-Appellant Redwin Wilchcombe ("Wilchcombe”), and incorporated on an album entitled "Kings of Crunk” by Defendants-Appellees ("Appellees”).1 The district court dismissed Wilchcombe's claim for breach of fiduciary duty pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Pro... More...

$0 (01-22-2009 - GA)
Norman Carpenter v. Mohawk Industries, Inc.

Before the Court are the following: (1) Appellant's appeal of a district court's order granting Appellee's motion to compel responses and produce documents Appellant contends are protected by the attorney-client privilege; (2) Appellant's companion petition for writ of mandamus seeking to compel the district court judge to vacate the order as it relates to the motion to compel; and (3) Appellee's ... More...

$0 (09-02-2008 - GA)
Angel Flight of Georgia, Inc. v. Angel Flight America, Inc.

Since the early 1980s, private pilot organizations have operated throughout the United States, arranging for volunteer pilots to transport needy patients and donated organs to hospitals around the country. Historically, many of these organizations have used the service mark "Angel Flight" to promote their services and solicit donations. <P> In 2000, a number of private pilot organizations ba... More...

$0 (04-11-2008 - GA)
North American Medical Corporation v. Axiom Worldwide, Inc.

Defendants-Appellants Axiom Worldwide, Inc. ("Axiom"), James Gibson, Jr., and Nicholas Exarhos appeal the district court's grant of a preliminary injunction in favor of the Plaintiffs-Appellees, North American Medical Corporation ("NAM") and Adagen Medical International, Inc. ("Adagen").1 The district court enjoined the Defendants-Appellants from engaging in certain alleged acts of trademark ... More...

$0 (04-11-2008 - GA)
William Andrew Rivell v. Private Health Care Systems, Inc.

Appellants Dr. William Andrew Rivell and Dr. Alan B. Whitehorse filed this action on behalf of themselves and similarly-situated Georgia physicians. Their amended complaint pleads equitable and legal claims against The Capella Group, Inc., d/b/a/ Care Entree ("Capella") and Private Health Care Systems ("PHCS") for appropriation of the doctors' names and identities to market and sell medical d... More...

$0 (03-25-2008 - GA)
Welding Services, Inc. v. Terry Forman, Welding Technologies, Inc., et al.

<P> Welding Services, Inc. appeals from the district court's entry of summary judgment against it on its claim that Welding Technologies, Inc., its General Manager, Terry Forman, and its Vice President, Robert Henson, infringed Welding Services' service marks in violation of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a). Welding Services contends that there are triable issues of fact as to whether the... More...

$0 (12-21-2007 - GA)
<a href="http://www.law.emory.edu/11circuit/nov2002/02-10898.opn.html" target="_new">Terri Vinyard v. Steve Wilson, et al.</a>

Plaintiff Terri Vinyard appeals from the district court's grant of summary judgment (1) to defendant Officer Patrick Stanfield individually on her § 1983 claim for excessive force during her arrest, and (2) to defendant Sheriff Steve Wilson individually on her fraud and § 1983 claims for failure to investigate her excessive force complaint. After review and oral argument, we conclude Sheriff Wil... More...

$0 (11-15-2002 - GA)
<a href="http://www.ll.georgetown.edu/Fed-Ct/Circuit/fed/opinions/00-1194.html" target="_new">Brasseler, U.S.A., I, L.P. v. Stryker Sales Corporation, et al.</a>

Brasseler, U.S.A. I, L.P. (&#8220;Brasseler&#8221;) appeals from a grant of a motion for attorney fees by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia awarding attorney fees in accordance with 35 U.S.C. § 285. Brasseler U.S.A. I, L.P. v. Stryker Sales Corp., 93 F. Supp. 2d 1255 (S.D. Ga. 1999) (&#8220;Brasseler III&#8221;). For the reasons discussed below, we affirm the... More...

$0 (10-09-2001 - GA)
<a href="http://www.ll.georgetown.edu/Fed-Ct/Circuit/fed/opinions/00-1194.html" target="_new">Brasseler, U.S.A., I, L.P. v. Stryker Sales Corporation, et al.</a>

Brasseler, U.S.A. I, L.P. (&#8220;Brasseler&#8221;) appeals from a grant of a motion for attorney fees by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia awarding attorney fees in accordance with 35 U.S.C. § 285. Brasseler U.S.A. I, L.P. v. Stryker Sales Corp., 93 F. Supp. 2d 1255 (S.D. Ga. 1999) (&#8220;Brasseler III&#8221;). For the reasons discussed below, we affirm the... More...

$0 (10-09-2001 - GA)
<a href="http://serv5.law.emory.edu/11circuit/sept2001/00-10370.opn.html" target="_new">Lipscher v. LRP Publications, Inc.</a>

These appeals, which were consolidated for argument and decision in this court, arise out of a lawsuit filed by Law Bulletin Publishing Company ("Law Bulletin") against LRP Publications, Inc. ("LRP") and Joanne Fiore, an employee of LRP. Law Bulletin is an Illinois company which publishes and sells the Cook County Jury Verdict Reporter and the Illinois Jury Verdict Reporter, both of which are news... More...

$1 (09-27-2001 - GA)
Redwood International v. <a href="http://www.rajones.com/" target=_new">R.A. Jones & Company</a>

Patent infringement claims by manufacturer of packaging machines for canned beverages which it leased to end users to whom it also sold packaging materials. Redwood International alleged that R.A. Jones infringed its patents by developing and selling machines that performed the same function. <P> Defendant attacked the validity of the Redwood's patents.... More...

$0 (08-10-2001 - GA)
Dunkin' Donuts Incorporated, vs. Kashi Enterprises

Plaintiff filed this action seeking injunctive relief from the defendant's alleged trademark infringement and violation of the plaintiff's franchise standards, pursuant to the Lanham Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. 1114(1)(A). Plaintiff sought a permanent injunction enjoining defendant from violating plaintiff's standards for health, sanitation, and safety as identified in Dunkin' Donuts' Critical Food... More...

$0 (09-18-2000 - GA)