Chanel Slingbacks are back in the spotlight—not on the Runway, but at the center of a legal battle over claims of “Parasitism.”
In December 2020, Chanel claimed that Jonak was engaging in Parasitism by creating products that closely mimicked Chanel’s designs, therefore, leveraging Chanel’s established brand image to attract consumers.
Unfair Competition and Eco-Labels
“Green” doesn’t always mean clean!
With the growing wave of eco-friendly claims, misuse of ecolabels has become a pressing issue. Misleading green labels can provoke unfair competition under Article 10bis of the Paris Convention (1883). Signed by 180+ countries, including the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, and Lebanon, this convention is crucial in protecting both consumers and businesses.
The legal repercussions of the ongoing events in the Middle East on contractual obligations
he ongoing conflict in the Middle East is raising important legal questions around contract enforceability. How do such situations affect contractual obligations and liability? From the legal interpretation of Force Majeure under Lebanese law to the role of good faith, this article unpacks the complex impact of war on contracts and highlights the need for well-drafted Force Majeure clauses to navigate these turbulent times.
American Girl vs Zembrka, A Fight for a Unique Doll Identity
In March 2021, the American dollmaker “American Girl” LLC filed a lawsuit against the Chinese company “Zembrka,” accusing them of counterfeiting and trademark infringement.
The Cloud is down: any compensation?
In this article, Dr. Aline Tanielian explores the legal challenges and potential hurdles faced by companies seeking compensation for losses caused by a Cloud outage. She delves into the implications of service provider terms and the critical need for legal and technical safeguards in the ever-reliant digital landscape.
Labor Day Article
As a law firm operating in multiple countries we recognize the unique challenges faced by workers in various industries and sectors. We are dedicated to offer legal assistance to workers, and strive to protect their rights and entitlements under the law.
Are National Laws Adapted for Metaverse Disputes?
The Metaverse is considered to be a consistently online, three-dimensional, virtual reality (“VR”) universe, a sort of parallel digital world. From virtual experiences that interested mainly role-playing video game aficionados gaming together online through their avatars, it expanded gradually into online shared platforms where users of all ages work, meet, play games, learn and socialize.
Moral Harm in the Middle East: Charting New Territory for Commercial Arbitration
Joseph Chedrawe and Karl Touma collaborated on writing an article about the Charting New Territory for Commercial Arbitration in the Middle East.
Mondaq’s International Comparative Guide: The Lebanese Jurisdiction
Mondaq’s Comparative Guides provide an overview of some of the key points of law and practice and allow everyone to compare regulatory environments and laws across multiple jurisdictions.
Predictive Analytics and Diversity in International Arbitration: Friends or Foes?
Dr. Tanielian Fadel wonders whether AI tools used in predictive analytics are truly diversity-friendly.