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Akerman LLP | USA | 4 Nov 2020
Slogans can, but do not always, function as trademarks. To be sure, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) frequently allows slogans…
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Walkers | USA | 30 Sep 2020
A case in the US courts involving the former CEO of McDonald's may appear to have very little to offer in the way of lessons for regulated financial…
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Iwata Godo | Japan | 1 Sep 2020
現行法において、賃金請求権の消滅時効期間は2年間とされていますが、令和2年4月1日に施行される改正民法に合わせて、賃金請求権の消滅時効を当分の間3年間とするが、将来的には5年間に延長する旨の労働基準法改正が予定されています(令和2年1月10日開催の労働政策審議会労働条件分科会において公表された「労働…
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Fieldfisher LLP (Ireland) | Ireland, USA | 26 Aug 2020
Ex-McDonald's CEO, Steve Easterbrook, is being sued by his former employer in the US for allegedly concealing evidence of misconduct prior to his…
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Fenwick & West LLP | USA | 13 Aug 2020
McDonald’s Corporation has joined a growing list of companies that have taken action to forfeit unpaid compensation or demand repayment of…
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GEVERS | Global | 8 Jun 2020
Only a few weeks ago, the phrase 'social distancing' was not part of daily conversations. However, in the context of the current COVID-19 crisis, it…
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Zaborski Morysiński Adwokacka Spółka Partnerska Law Firm | European Union | 16 Jan 2020
McDonald's is the owner of the EU word mark 'BIG MAC' no. 000062638 for the number of goods and services in Classes 29, 30 and 42 of the Nice…
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D Young & Co LLP | European Union | 2 Jan 2020
After a couple of well publicised losses (see 'related articles', right) McDonald’s finally score a victory, this time before the General Court. The…
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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP | USA | 22 Nov 2019
What’s happening at McDonald’s should serve as an important lesson for many employers. In the past two weeks, it was reported that its CEO resigned…
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Fasken | Canada | 19 Nov 2019
Among the many technological changes affecting today's franchise networks, we find the advent, rise and proliferation of online ordering and delivery…