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Brazilian regulator fines Mcdonald’s over Happy Meal promotion
- Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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- Brazil
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- April 26 2013
The consumer regulatory agency of Sao Paulo, Brazil, has reportedly fined McDonald's US$1.6 million for allegedly marketing to children. Procon SP
Ninth Circuit returns contaminated burger case to District Court
- Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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- USA
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- February 15 2013
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a district court ruling dismissing the emotional distress claims filed by a deputy sheriff who
Fourth lawsuit challenges length of Subway’s sandwiches
- Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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- USA
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- February 1 2013
In addition to a lawsuit filed in Illinois and two filed in New Jersey, a fourth has been filed against Subway Sandwich Shops Inc. in Pennsylvania
Challengers seek expedited argument on NYC large-size soda ban
- Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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- USA
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- December 7 2012
Soft drink manufacturers and restaurateurs have reportedly requested that the court re-schedule oral arguments in their challenge to a New York City prohibition on the sale of sweetened beverages in sizes that exceed 16 ounces
Mold economic injury claim rejected
- Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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- USA
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- November 2 2012
The issue of mold-related litigation remains of interest to our readers, perhaps even more so in the aftermath of the widespread damage from Sandy
Hard times for Hard Rock Café employees
- Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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- USA
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- October 12 2012
A California court has reportedly denied a motion to certify a class of Hard Rock Café employees who allege that the restaurant chain wrongly classified them as exempt employees and then forced them to assume the tasks of non-exempt employees without paying them overtime or allowing them to take meal periods and rest breaks, and otherwise provided inaccurate wage statements
Federal court dismisses challenge to delisting of historical site
- Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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- USA
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- October 12 2012
A federal court in the District of Columbia has dismissed a challenge to a determination to de-list the Blair Mountain Battle site from the National Register of Historic Places, which plaintiffs allege opens the door to coal mining in the area
Celebrity chef settles restaurant employee wage claims for $1.15 million
- Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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- USA
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- September 28 2012
A federal court in New York has dismissed with prejudice claims that Mario Batali’s Del Posto restaurant allegedly retained portions of workers’ tips in violation of federal and state labor laws after approving an agreement requiring the defendants to pay $1.15 million into a settlement fund and provide workers with training and paid vacation time and sick leave
Chipotle claims Jack in the Box is infringing its trademark
- Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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- USA
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- September 28 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has filed another infringement action against a retailer allegedly selling a chicken sandwich combo using the CHIPOTLE trademark
Seventh Circuit rules franchisee need not adopt new pricing policy for now
- Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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- USA
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- August 31 2012
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has determined that a Steak N Shake franchisee in Illinois was entitled to a preliminary injunction to stop the implementation of a new Steak N Shake policy for menu pricing and promotions
