Schedule A Discovery: Navigating Document Requests and Depositions in IP Cases
Plaintiffs and defendants in civil lawsuits, including Schedule A cases, are both responsible for developing the evidence they will need to substantiate their claims. Litigants almost never begin a lawsuit having everything necessary to make a strong, comprehensive case to a jury. This is where the process of discovery proves essential....
Christopher Keleher Speaks At Seminar Held By “Alliance For Impact” NGO
Today, I had the honor of presenting a seminar to the Alliance For Impact, a nongovernmental organization dedicated to respecting the rights of foreign based online merchants. Specifically, I addressed cross-border e-commerce legal concerns, and how Chinese sellers deal with federal court litigation in the United States. The international implications of Schedule...
Another Schedule A Success
Yesterday, I convinced a federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois to unfreeze a seller's Amazon account and vacate a TRO in a Schedule A lawsuit. My client, an online merchant on the Amazon platform, had its account frozen for two months. Judge John Kness heard oral arguments on...
Can an EEOC Decision Be Appealed?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a government agency whose purpose is to enforce federal laws against employment discrimination. The EEOC has the authority to investigate claims of workplace discrimination and make decisions that can substantially impact the rights of employees. Workers naturally want to know whether...
Shaping Your Defense: Tactics for Schedule A Defendants in IP Disputes
Schedule A lawsuits are powerful tools for seeking injunctions against merchants alleged to have violated intellectual property rights in online marketplaces. Being hit with a Schedule A injunction can be financially devastating for legitimate businesses that depend heavily on their web presence to earn a living. If you’re facing one of...
Resolving Intellectual Property Disputes on E-Commerce Platforms
E-commerce platforms have revolutionized the way business is done, allowing everyone from entrepreneurs to large corporations to earn substantial profits by selling goods and services online. Unfortunately, this often comes with a price for the holders of intellectual property. As e-commerce has grown more expansive and sophisticated, disputes over infringement and theft...
Understanding Copyright and Trademark Infringement
Copyrights and trademarks are two of the most fundamental intellectual property rights, and those who own these rights understand the financial and reputational value they possess. However, not everyone knows what it means to actually infringe upon one’s copyright or trademark. Whether you are the owner of an intellectual property right or...
Latest Developments in Schedule A Litigation
Schedule A cases allow intellectual property owners to sue numerous online retailers and others who have allegedly infringed upon their rights at once. These lawsuits derive their name from the document (Schedule A) attached to the complaint that identifies the defendants. If you find yourself named in one of these cases,...
Types of Civil Rights Violations That Can Be Appealed
State and federal appellate courts have jurisdiction over a number of matters that involve individuals’ civil rights. These cases affect some of the most important protections and liberties that Americans enjoy and have fought to secure for generations. They also bring into focus the sometimes contentious relationship between people and the government....
Over $1 Million Returned To Its Rightful Owners
Today, I convinced a federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois to unfreeze three accounts totaling $1,070,889. My clients, three online merchants on the Alibaba platform, had their bank accounts frozen for two months. I, and my co-counsel Lan Li, filed motions to unfreeze the accounts, which are the subject of...