Christopher Keleher Speaks At Schedule A Panel Discussion
Yesterday, I had the honor of speaking at Chicago-Kent College of Law about Schedule A litigation. I was on a distinguished panel which included Kent Law Professor Sarah Fackrell. The discussion was entitled "Enforcing IP in the Amazon Era." We took a deep dive into the nuances of Schedule A litigation and...
Publication in Indiana Bar Journal Magazine
I had the honor of being published as the cover article in the latest volume of the Indiana Bar magazine, Res Gestae. The article, "Litigating Speedy Trial Rights In Indiana," examines the difficult balancing act judges must take in ensuring criminal defendants' speedy trial rights are protected while recognizing the realities of litigation...
Federal Court Cites Article Written By Christopher Keleher
A federal district court, the Northern District of Illinois, recently cited an article by Christopher Keleher in an important employment case concerning the Fair Labor Standards Act, Arroyo v. Olde Eng. Gardens, No. 20-cv-2751, 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 212005; 2024 WL 4851523 (Nov. 21, 2024). Keleher's article, The Perils of Unpaid Internships, 101 Ill. B.J....
eBay Intellectual Property Disputes: What Sellers Need to Know
Individuals and businesses who sell on eBay may find themselves the target of an intellectual property violation notice. eBay allows IP holders to report listings that violate their copyright, trademark, or patent. Sellers can protect themselves by learning the steps they can take to respond to a claimed violation.
Common Pitfalls in Criminal Appeals and How to Avoid Them
After being convicted of a crime in Illinois, you talk with your trial attorney and begin to suspect that mistakes were made. Perhaps prejudicial comments were allowed into the record, or the judge allowed unreliable evidence to shape the verdict. Regardless, you start to realize that your trial was not conducted...
Preventive Measures for Online Retailers: Avoiding Schedule A Lawsuits
Schedule A lawsuits can be expensive to defend against and disruptive to business operations. They may even destroy an online retailer through significant legal damages and costs that are simply too great to bear. If you are an online retailer and have been accused of selling counterfeit products or those that...
How to Challenge Allegations of Counterfeit Products in Schedule A Cases
The primary objective of a robust Schedule A defense is to defend an online retailer from claims of selling counterfeit and trademark-infringing products. Doing so is necessary to lift asset restraints and protect the retailer’s stream of income. While being hit with these allegations can be stressful, you do have the right...
Christopher Keleher Interviewed By Glossy Magazine About Counterfiters Selling on Amazon
I recently had the honor of being interviewed by Glossy Magazine about Schedule A litigation. The domestic implications of Schedule A litigation are wide and varied, and it was a great privilege to offer...
Are There Any Time Limits for Filing a Criminal Appeal?
Losing a criminal trial can be devastating, but the defendant may have the right to appeal the decision in certain situations. Although being found guilty is not, by itself, enough to sustain an appeal, procedural errors and other violations of the defendant’s due process and constitutional rights could justify appealing. However,...
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....