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John Wayne Enterprises, LLC v. Duke University et al
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October 01, 2014
Fulbright DQ Bid Tests Waters For Verein Conflict Claims
A novel attempt to disqualify Fulbright & Jaworski from a trademark case over John Wayne-branded whiskey for alleged conflicts arising from its combination with Norton Rose may be the first in a new wave of challenges mining the inner workings of Swiss verein megafirms like Norton Rose Fulbright, experts told Law360.
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September 30, 2014
John Wayne Estate's Suit Against Duke University Rejected
A California federal judge on Tuesday sent packing John Wayne Enterprises LLC's declaratory suit against Duke University over trademarks for alcoholic drinks bearing the late actor's "Duke" nickname, ruling the court lacks jurisdiction over the North Carolina school's because of its limited contacts in California.
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September 09, 2014
Fulbright Attys Rip DQ Bid Over Norton Rose Merger
Fulbright & Jaworski LLP shot back Monday at claims that it should be disqualified from representing Duke University in a trademark suit over John Wayne-branded whiskey, blasting recent conflict of interest accusations linked to the firm's tie-up last year with Norton Rose LLP.
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August 29, 2014
John Wayne Estate Wants Fulbright DQ'd From Duke TM Suit
John Wayne Enterprises LLC fired away at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP for not halting its representation of Duke University in a California federal court suit over trademarks related to alcoholic drinks bearing the late actor's "Duke" nickname, saying the firm has gained access to the plaintiffs' confidential material and litigation strategy.
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August 19, 2014
John Wayne Estate Blasts Duke's 'Aggressive' TM Stance
John Wayne Enterprises LLC on Monday ripped Duke University for trying to toss the estate's lawsuit over trademarks for bourbon bearing the late actor's "Duke" nickname, saying the declaratory suit was necessary to combat the school's claims that drinkers might confuse the brands.
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August 08, 2014
Duke University Seeks To Nix John Wayne Trademark Suit
Duke University urged a California federal court Thursday to chuck a declaratory suit brought by John Wayne Enterprises LLC over trademarks related to alcoholic drinks bearing the late actor's "Duke" nickname, arguing the court doesn't have jurisdiction over the North Carolina school because of its limited contacts in the state.