Chen Law Journal - Chen and Chen Law Journal (Page 6)

Jul 18, 2023 2 min read

Taco Bell Prevails with “Taco Tuesday” Trademark Legal Battle

Fast food chain Taco John's surrendered its long-held trademark on "Taco Tuesday" following a legal fight with Taco Bell, allowing restaurants nationwide to freely use the promotional phrase except in New Jersey where a local eatery still disputes rights.

Jul 18, 2023 1 min read

New York Judge Temporarily Blocks NYC Minimum Wage Law For Food Delivery Workers

A New York judge temporarily blocked a NYC law raising the minimum wage for food delivery workers to $17.96/hr. Major companies argued the hike would increase fees, reduce demand, and cause financial harm.

Jul 2, 2023 2 min read

"Demolishing More Than 20 Years of Research" Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Sues After Janitor Allegedly Turns Off Freezer

A contracted janitor switched off an electric circuit that powered a lab freezer, destroying decades of research, the lawsuit claims. Now the university plans to sue the janitor's employer, Daigle Cleaning Systems, for negligence and breach of contract.

Jun 30, 2023 7 min read

Harvard, UNC Lose Affirmative Action Case, Supreme Court Ruled

Supreme Court bans race-conscious preferences as a determining factor in higher education admissions. Colleges are scrambling to change their admission policies.

Jun 25, 2023 3 min read

“Acted with Bad Faith” New York Judge Fines $5K to Lawyers Who Used AI-Generated Fake Citations.

Along with $5k in fines, U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel ordered lawyers to send letters to each judge falsely identified as the author of the fake “Varghese”, “Shaboon”, “Petersen”, “Martinez”, “Durden” and “Miller” opinions.