Doe v. Compania Panamena de Aviacion | Ninth Circuit oral argument
by Rushing McCarl May. 18, 2022

Yesterday, managing partner John Rushing of Rushing McCarl LLP argued on behalf of Plaintiff-Appellant Jane Doe in the important Ninth Circuit case Doe v. Compania Panamena de Aviacion (Case No. 21-55983). Yesterday's oral argument illustrates why Rushing, who has a background in entertainment, is one of the premier oral advocates in the nation.

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Doe v. Copa Airlines | Ninth Circuit aviation case update
by Rushing McCarl Feb. 04, 2022

Briefing is complete in the important Ninth Circuit aviation-law case Doe v. Compania Panamena de Aviacion. Rushing McCarl LLP represents a passenger who was sexually assaulted on a Copa Airlines flight. The assault occurred because Copa allowed a felon who was fleeing the United States to board the plane, then did nothing to stop the assault once it was underway.

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Avoiding product-name trademark infringement
by Rushing McCarl Jan. 03, 2022

In Cruise LLC et al v. Ford Motor Company,  No. 3:21-cv-05685 (N.D. Cal. July 23, 2021), two automobile companies butted heads over this trademark infringement. 

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Standing in consumer class actions: TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez
by Rushing McCarl Dec. 16, 2021

The Supreme Court’s decision in TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez tightened standing requirements for consumer class actions.

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If you develop a character, copyright it
by Rushing McCarl Nov. 24, 2021

Huffman v. Activision Publishing Inc. serves as a reminder that content creators should register copyrights for the personas and characters they develop.

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Innovation or Infringement: The Fine Line Between Marketing Strategy and Unfair Practices
by Rushing McCarl Nov. 18, 2021

In Insurance King Agency, Inc. v. Digital Media Solutions, media giant DMS is alleged to have deceived consumers through their ad campaigns. Don’t make the same mistake.

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