Jury Trial Victory Against Major Retailer
Call & Jensen attorneys, along with co-counsel Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, recently obtained a unanimous jury verdict against a major retailer for willful trademark infringement after a three-day jury trial. The long-awaited trial was necessary after the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals earlier this year reversed the District Court’s Order granting judgment in favor of the Call & Jensen’s client. The Fourth Circuit vacated the District Court’s $95.5 million judgment in favor of the Plaintiff and remanded the case back to the District Court for a jury trial. The three-day trial was limited to the question of trademark infringement, and whether the infringement was willful Now that a North Carolina federal jury has found willful trademark infringement, corroborating the findings of the original District Court order, the amount of damages will likely be determined at later proceedings. Scott Shaw of Call & Jensen represented Call & Jensen’s client, the Plaintiff, along with co-counsel Thad Adams, Alex Long, and Christy Trimmer of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick.
C&J Adds New Employment Practitioner
Call & Jensen is pleased to announce that it has added an employment litigator to its roster of trial and complex litigation attorneys. Morgan Podruski joins the firm from Kring & Chung, where her practice encompassed wage and hour class actions, advice and counsel, and wrongful termination litigation. She holds a J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law. Call & Jensen welcomes Morgan to the firm.
Environmental Lawsuit Concludes With Consent Decree
After substantial litigation, Wayne Call recently resolved an environmental lawsuit filed against a firm client which operates a 60-acre internationally renowned equestrian center. The lawsuit was pursued against the operator, and the City of San Juan Capistrano, for alleged violations of the Federal Clean Water Act causing pollution in San Juan Creek, at Doheny Beach and the in Pacific Ocean. A settlement was achieved on September 7, 2018 through a collaborative consent decree, which has been submitted to federal government authorities for review. Further information can be found in the Orange County Register (September 11, 2018, edition).
Sourcing Seminar At Magic, Featured Panelists: Aaron Renfro
Sourcing at Magic- August 2018 Focus
August 12-15, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center
SOURCING at MAGIC is bringing business issues to the forefront.
Hear the experts and specialists who focus on the issues of “protecting”
the brands of their clients in today’s wild -wild ‘social media’ culture.
“Protecting Your Trademark, Your Product, and Securing Your Name on the Label”…
All too many times soured investor relationships and failed partnerships have seen designer brands
shut down, with the name on the label squeezed out of ownership.
Experts will present an overview of the current REAL world of fashion commerce, the legal steps
necessary to protect the trademark, and take-away suggestions for the questions YOU should ask in
any transaction involving your brand.”
Monday, August 13th, 2018
9:30am – 10:30am
Las Vegas Convention Center l North Hall l Room N251
Featured Panelists:
Aaron Renfro, Call Jenson LLP
Amelia Castellanos, Grass Monkey..
Richard Kestenbaum, Triangle Capital
Presentation On NDA Fundamentals
Call & Jensen shareholder Aaron Renfro will be presenting on Nondisclosure Agreement Fundamentals for the National Business Institute (NBI) on June 20, 2018. Registration is at this link: https://www.nbi-sems.com/
Honor: C&J Top 50 And Super Lawyers
Call & Jensen is pleased to congratulate its attorneys who were recognized by Southern California Super Lawyers in its 2017 lists of “Super Lawyers” published in Super Lawyers, Orange Coast, and Los Angeles Magazine. Two of the spots on the Top 50 OC Super Lawyers were held by Call & Jensen attorneys Mark Eisenhut and David Sugden. Overall, 8 Call & Jensen attorneys were named “Super Lawyers” in their respective areas of practice – designations awarded to no more than 2.5% of California attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Call & Jensen congratulates the following attorneys for their 2017 Super Lawyers selection: Todd Bouton, Wayne Call, Mark Eisenhut, Ryan McNamara, Matt Orr, Scott Shaw, David Sugden, and Julie Trotter.
Kerri Summers A Human Options Board Member
Call & Jensen is proud to announce that Kerri Summers, legal assistant, has been named as a member of the Board of Directors for Human Options, an Orange County-based nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence. Ms. Summers has volunteered with the organization since 2009.
Women In Law And Leadership Summit
On March 7, 2018, Call & Jensen shareholder Jacqueline Beaumont will be presenting at the Women in Law and Leadership Summit. The event is targeted towards creating a leadership community amongst women attorneys, by providing networking and learning opportunities on topics including career management, mentorship, gender equity, etc. Other speakers include senior in-house counsel and GCs from companies including Microsoft, T-Mobile, Intel, and Nike. Event details are available here.
C&J Attorneys Elected To Bar Leadership
Call & Jensen is proud to announce that several of its attorneys have been elected to local bar association leadership roles for 2018. Shirin Forootan was elected to the position of Secretary/Treasurer for the Orange County Bar Association Labor and Employment Section, an organization in which Call & Jensen’s employment law attorneys have regularly participated and been invited to speak. She will serve a three-year term, serving as Chair-Elect of the Section in 2019 and Chair in 2020. Jacqueline Beaumont was elected to the Board of Directors for the Orange County Women Lawyers Association, furthering Call & Jensen’s support and sponsorship of this important local bar association. The firm congratulates Mr. Forootan and Ms. Beaumont on their elections.
Class Certification Defeated
Attorneys at Call & Jensen, in association with Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell, defeated class certification in an action which would have included tens of thousands of class members. Call & Jensen’s client is a leading, world-wide name-brand manufacturer of mattresses and pillows. After the denial of class certification, the trial team persuaded the district judge to divide the individual plaintiffs’ claims and transfer each plaintiff back to their home districts, leading to a favorable dismissal of all claims. The action was pending before the United States District Court in the Northern District of California. Call & Jensen attorneys handling the case included Mark Eisenhut, Matthew Orr, and Samuel Brooks.
