The COVID-19 pandemic tested the application of legal theories, particularly the Force Majeure clause in commercial leases, as tenants sought to avoid rent obligations.
Siegel, accused in the aftermath of inciting a riot, later had his license to practice law denied by the State Bar of California. He successfully sued, taking the case to the state Supreme Court and winning. The case set an important precedent for determining the moral character of attorneys.
The Fourth Circuit ruled that service mark owners can sue for infringement even when geographically distant, highlighting the influence of national competition in today's market.
