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Jay Z Moves to Block Court-Ordered Deposition in Suit Over Roc-A-Fella Logo

By Charles Michael on August 26, 2014

In papers filed yesterday, music mogul Jay Z (Shawn Carter) moved by order to show cause to block a court ordered deposition. In the underlying suit, the plaintiff claims to be owed compensation for having created the logo for Jay Z’s record label, Roc-A-Fella. Jay Z argues that, despite the court having earlier ordered the deposition for this week, discovery has since confirmed that he would have no relevant knowledge, and that the deposition would be purely for harassment:
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Plaintiffs Ask Supreme Court to Intervene on Magistrate Recusal Dispute

By Matthew Popowsky on July 11, 2013

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Judge Carter Joins Trend of Requiring “Amend-Now-Or-Never” Motion to Dismiss Procedure

By Charles Michael on March 1, 2013

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Four Judges Relocated to 40 Centre Street; 17 More Moves Planned

By Charles Michael on February 4, 2013

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Judge Carter Upholds Judge Peck’s Decision Against Recusal

By Charles Michael on November 8, 2012

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Judge Carter Dismisses Louis Vuitton’s Challenge to Use of Knockoff Handbag in “Hangover: Part II” Movie

By Charles Michael on June 18, 2012

In an order dated Friday, Judge Carter dismissed Louis Vuitton’s lawsuit against Warner Brothers for allegedly using a knockoff Louis Vuitton handbag in a scene in the movie “Hangover: Part II.” The challenged scene takes place in an airport in Thailand. Stu (Ed Helms) makes room on an airport seat by moving aside the handbag of Alan (Zach Galifianakis), prompting Alan to say: “Careful that is . . . that is a Lewis Vuitton.” Louis Vuitton claimed the bag was actually a knockoff “Diophy” bag, but Judge Carter concluded that allegation was insufficient to state a claim under the Lanham Act or related state law theories because there was no plausible likelihood of consumer confusion:
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Judge Carter Will Not Retain Jurisdiction to Enforce Confidential Settlements

By Charles Michael on May 1, 2012

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Judge Carter Endorses Predictive Coding

By Jessica Holloway on April 26, 2012

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Charles MichaelPartner

Charles Michael is an accomplished commercial litigator who resolutely defends clients in high stakes disputes and arbitrations. He is also experienced in regulatory and criminal…

Charles Michael is an accomplished commercial litigator who resolutely defends clients in high stakes disputes and arbitrations. He is also experienced in regulatory and criminal investigations, and represents clients under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Gilana KellerAssociate

Gilana Keller focuses her practice on complex litigation matters with a focus on insurance and reinsurance matters and commercial litigation. Gilana represents companies in insurance…

Gilana Keller focuses her practice on complex litigation matters with a focus on insurance and reinsurance matters and commercial litigation. Gilana represents companies in insurance and reinsurance disputes, pending in state and federal court and before arbitration panels. These disputes have included representation of a leading life insurance carrier in arbitrations against reinsurers involving yearly renewable term (YRT) life reinsurance agreements and environmental insurance coverage.

Julie LascanoAssociate

Julie Wilson Lascano maintains a broad-based commercial litigation practice, representing public and private companies in all stages of litigation before state and federal courts. Her…

Julie Wilson Lascano maintains a broad-based commercial litigation practice, representing public and private companies in all stages of litigation before state and federal courts. Her varied experience includes antitrust, IP, employment, product liability, and civil class action matters, as well as internal investigations and post-investigation compliance. Julie has represented clients across a broad array of industries, including in the financial services, logistics and energy sectors.

Active in her pro bono practice, Julie has represented clients in domestic violence, criminal justice, LGBTQ+, and housing matters, including a successful claim against a landlord that resulted in significant housing repairs for her client. During law school, she also participated in Texas Law’s Environmental Clinic.

Meghan NewcomerOf Counsel

Meghan Newcomer is an accomplished litigator who focuses her practice on complex civil litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and government and internal investigations. Meghan competently navigates clients through complex commercial disputes in both state and federal court and in arbitration proceedings. She skillfully handles all phases of litigation, from managing broad discovery to drafting dispositive motions, always focused on achieving the best outcome for her clients. On the criminal side, Meghan has substantial trial experience defending individuals in white-collar criminal matters and has participated in multiple criminal trials in federal court. Meghan also has experience representing clients in high-stakes investigations by the US Department of Justice and the New York State Attorney General’s Office.

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