Kaufman & Canoles on LinkedIn: #happyanniversary (2024)

Kaufman & Canoles is proud to have been featured in Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s inaugural Diversity, Equity & Inclusion spotlight. This feature recognizes Virginia law firms and organizations that have shown a strong commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the local legal community. Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a core value at K&C, and it is our mission to maintain equality throughout all aspects of our business. Not only does it make us a stronger, better service provider for our clients, it is simply the right thing to do. https://lnkd.in/dQj3xjYz

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A Russian appeal against the decision to strip them of the figure skating team gold medal at the Beijing 2022 Winter #Olympics was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday; the U.S. Olympic and #Paralympic Committee is suing #LoganPaul’s Prime energy drink, accusing the company of trademark infringement; #Madonnaand venue management company Monumental Sports & Entertainment asked a D.C. federal judge to toss a lawsuit claiming that the pop singer kept concert attendees waiting for hours before taking the stage in D.C.; #WaltDisneyComust face an#ElonMusk-backed lawsuit over a former#TheMandalorianstar’s departure from the show; a TX judge issued a temporary restraining order against rapper#ChrisBrown. These headlines and more in this week’s #Sports & #Entertainment weekly roundup: https://lnkd.in/eqBtqA_j #NCAA #NBA #NFL #Ticketmaster #Wahlburgers

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This week, the Court of Appeals of Virginia issued an important decision regarding two often troubling elements under Virginia law regarding proving a claim of adverse possession. https://lnkd.in/dbNteGaU

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#MLB is considering whether to take any actions to protect players following threats arising from the proliferation of gambling; a group of the biggest music labels in the world is suing #Verizon for allegedly profiting from what they call “pervasive” and “staggering” copyright infringement of the labels’ music; #Ye, formerly known asKanye West,has been slapped with a lawsuit in CA federal court claiming that he stole music from#DJKhaliland three other artists for two leading tracks on his blockbuster album#Donda; #ABCNewshas urged a FL federal judge to toss former PresidentDonald Trump‘s defamation lawsuit against ABC News; #Nikehas accused#TheShoeSurgeon’s growing business of an illegal scheme fraught with counterfeits and unauthorized collaborations; #RebelWilsonwas hit with a defamation suit in CA state court by the producers of the musical filmThe Deb, alleging the actress has spread baseless lies accusing them of sexual harassment and embezzling from the film’s budget. These stories and more are available in this week’s #Sports and #Entertainment weekly roundup: https://lnkd.in/ejD3JATr#NFL #JerryJones #NBA #Liberace #Roku #Netflix

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A Pennsylvania man accused of making more than $800,000 from insider trading of #DicksSportingGoods securities pleaded guilty; an Indiana man claiming he was cheated out of a $150,000 payday has sued #DraftKings over its decision to void bets on an October #NBA game; #collegeathletes whose efforts primarily benefit their schools may qualify as employees deserving of pay under federal wage-and-hour laws; #Nirvana, #MarcJacobs International LLC and a former record company employee have reached a settlement resolving a yearslong dispute over Nirvana's "smiley face" logo; the #BeastieBoys can't stand it. Chili's parent company has allegedly been using the band's 1990s hit "Sabotage" in social media videos without permission; Atlanta rapper #YoungThug has called for the removal of two Fulton County prosecutors from his racketeering trial. These stories and more in this week’s #Sports and #Entertainment weekly roundup. https://lnkd.in/eRjAS456 #NCAA #ACC #NFL #Rust #TigerKing

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Join moderatorChristopher McLeanand presentersJoe HouchinandWilliam M. Palmerfor an in-depth exploration of the ever-evolving world of NCAA athletics, where we'll dissect the impact of recent landmark changes. Whether you're a seasoned coach or an aspiring student-athlete, this complimentary webinar is your gateway to understanding the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the modern collegiate sports arena. https://lnkd.in/e7yMz9zF #CollegeSports #NIL #CollegeAthlete #StudentAthlete #CollegeCoach

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The legislature of NY’s Nassau County passed a law on Monday to ban women’s and girls’ sports teams from using sports facilities in the county unless they exclude transgender girls and women from playing; a University of North Carolina tennis star is seeking an injunction in her federal lawsuit against the #NCAA over access to prize money; the #NFL urged a California judge to cancel a jury’s blockbuster $4.7 billion verdict that found it violated antitrust laws with its #DirecTV Sunday Ticket package; two music creators say#CardiB‘s new hit“Enough (Miami)”infringed a song they wrote in 2021; #ParamountGlobalagreed to merge with#SkydanceMedia; #JimmyKimmelwants former NY Rep.George Santos’copyright infringement lawsuit dismissed; #Nintendois now going after a Reddit poster who moderates a subreddit called “#SwitchPirates.” These headlines and more in this week’s Sports & Entertainment weekly roundup: https://lnkd.in/ewPEBCPH

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HR managers - is your company facing possible layoffs or restructuring during these tough economic times? If so, our 40th annual Employment Law Update might be for you. During our Layoffs/Restructuring breakout session, attendees will be provided guidance on avoiding legal risks when making tough employment decisions. Check out this and other sessions available during the seminar: https://lnkd.in/eSPQsusa #HR #EmploymentLaw #HumanResources

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K&C Associates and Summer Associates enjoyed a fun-filled evening watching the Norfolk Tides, soaking up the summer vibes while cheering on the home team along with Rip Tide!#SummerAssociates #NorfolkTides

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