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New York’s Child Victims Act Offers Survivors of Child Abuse a New Opportunity for Justice

USPTO Adopts New Rule Requiring Foreign-Domiciled Individuals and Entities to be Represented by U.S.-Licensed Counsel in Trademark Matters

Are Websites and Mobile Apps Places of “Public Accommodation” Under the ADA? That’s Unclear—For Now

August 15, 2019- Crosby & Higgins LLP Successfully Resolves Americans With Disability Act Dispute In US District Court For The Eastern District Of New York

October 4, 2018- Crosby & Higgins Successfully Opposes Motion to Dismiss in US District Court for the Southern District of New York

November 15, 2017 – New York Law Journal Quotes Todd Higgins’ Second Circuit Oral Argument in Lawsuit on Behalf of NYC Taxi Medallion Industry

June 19, 2017 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Prevails on Appeal before New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, First Department

March 1, 2017 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Files Monopolization Claim Against Panasonic Avionics Corporation on Behalf of CoKinetic Systems Corp. Seeking Damages in Excess of $100 Million

January 10, 2017 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Prevails at Trial in Connecticut Superior Court on Lost Wages Claim Brought on Behalf of Restaurant Investor/Employee; Recovers Statutory Double Damages

December 14, 2016 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Investigates Puerto Rico Municipal Bond Market Collapse

December 13, 2016 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Successfully Opposes Preliminary Injunction in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York; Secures Voluntary Dismissal of Action

Sports Betting Law Denied

Goodfellas and the Simpsons: Rights of Publicity Dilemma

October 4, 2016 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Successfully Opposes Transfer of IP Assets in Assignment Proceeding; Secures Order Forcing Sale of Assets at Public Auction

Amazon Not Liable For Affiliates’ Infringement

September 23, 2016 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Successfully Defeats Motion to Dismiss on Behalf of Real Estate Brokerage Firm in Commercial Division

December 31, 2015 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Represents Distributor in Connection with Multi-Million Dollar Warehouse Purchase and Sale Transactions

December 16, 2015 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Successfully Opposes Temporary Restraining Order; Settles Trademark Infringement and Trade Dress Dispute in Nevada on behalf of Canadian Distributor

November 17, 2015 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Continues Fight on Behalf of New York City Medallion Taxicab Industry in Federal Court

August 24, 2015 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Prosecutes Multiple New York and Connecticut Federal and State Court Breach of Contract and Defamation Actions for East Coast Hotel Management Company; Successfully Resolves Dispute

June 2, 2015 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Takes the Lead on Behalf of the New York City Medallion Taxicab Industry

April 21, 2015 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Successfully Resolves Breach of Contract Dispute in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

March 25, 2015 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Successfully Shuts Down Fraudulent Website in Trademark Infringement Case

February 20, 2015 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Prevails on Motion to Dismiss; Resolves $20 Million Claim for Breach of Non-Disclosure Agreement

January 21, 2015 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Successfully Resolves Employee Commission Dispute in New York State, Commercial Division

December 19, 2014 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Secures Default Judgment; Prevails on Motion to Dismiss Corporate Veil Piercing Claims Against Alter Ego/Successor Entities

Animal “Selfies” Do Not Qualify for Copyright Protection

ALS Association Seeks to Trademark “Ice Bucket Challenge”

September 17, 2014 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Prevails on Motion to Dismiss Copyright Infringement Claim in Federal District Court

Sherlock Holmes is in the Public Domain

John Wayne’s Heirs Sue Duke University

September 5, 2014-Delaware Supreme Court Approves Fee Shifting Bylaws

September 5, 2014-Manuel Noriega Sues Over Image in Call of Duty: Black Ops II

July 25, 2014 – Major U.S. Investment Firms Sue Puerto Rico; Constitutional Challenges to the Puerto Rico Public Corporation Debt Enforcement and Recovery Act

Crosby & Higgins LLP Launches Investigation of Puerto Rico Municipal Bond Market Collapse

Jump Ball in Los Angeles Clippers Dispute; Sterling to Press On with Suit

Washington Redskins Flagged for Disparaging Trademark; Appellate Review Expected.

Time is On Your Side in Copyright; the Supreme Court Decides Petrella v. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.

Crowdfunding: The Democratization of Venture Capital or a Coming Financial Storm?

Bottom Line Law: A Legal Blog for Business

Crosby & Higgins LLP Extends Warm Holiday Wishes

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January 8, 2013 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Successfully Opposes Motion To Dismiss in Connection with Securities Fraud Claims Pending in Federal Court

Do I Have a Rule 10b-5 Claim?

November 1 2012 – New York Region Slowly Recovering from Storm; Crosby & Higgins LLP is Operating but Courts in New York City Remain Closed

July 19, 2012 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Lead Counsel in Action Pending in the Southern District of New York Against Numerous Merchant Services Organizations

July 6, 2012 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Fights Hard for Preliminary Injunction on Behalf of Music Copyright Owners in Digital Streaming and Conditional Downloading Case

June 12, 2012 – Crosby & Higgins LLP represents Singapore Manufacturer in International Copyright and Trademark Dispute

June 12, 2012 – Crosby & Higgins LLP represents Singapore Manufacturer in International Copyright and Trademark Dispute

January 20, 2012 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Pursues $3.5 Million Arbitration Claim Arising from the Sale of Pivot-4 Auction Rate Securities

December 21, 2011 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Takes $75 Million Venture Capital Dispute to Hearing

August 30, 2011 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Files Action in the Southern District of New York Against New York-Based Technology Corporation for Copyright Infringement

February 18, 2011 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Delivers First FINRA Arbitration Award against Merrill Lynch for Institutional Client Holding Auction Rate Securities

November 11, 2010 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Delivers First Arbitration Award against Oppenheimer & Co. for Clients Holding Auction Rate Securities

September 1, 2010 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Files for Arbitration before the American Arbitration Association in Public Relations Fee and Royalty Payment Dispute

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No Enforceable Contract: How About Quantum Meruit?

January 19, 2010 – Crosby & Higgins LLP files appearance in Federal District Court for the Northern District of New York for Indian-Based Manufacturer in Breach of Contract and Defamation Action; Files Counterclaims for Breach of Contract and Common Law Fraud

January 4, 2010 – Crosby & Higgins LLP successfully resolves numerous arbitration claims on behalf of investors, arising out of the sale and marketing of Auction Rate Securities

December 23, 2009 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Triumphs With Sweeping Victory in AAA Arbitration Involving Claims for Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Dissolution of New York Based Architectural Firm

October 15, 2009 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Resolves Compensatory and Punitive Damages Claims Arising Out of Collapse of Sub-Prime Backed Hedge Funds

September 1, 2009 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Secures Favorable Ruling on Motion to Dismiss Claims for Breach of Contract, Quantum Meruit, Unjust Enrichment and Declaratory Relief and Successfully Resolves Fee and Non-Solicitation Dispute Arising Out of $121 Million Credit Transaction on Behalf of International Investment Consulting Firm

March 19, 2009 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Files Arbitration Claim Against Morgan Keegan & Co., Inc. Arising Out of the Sale and Marketing of Auction Rate Securities

March 15, 2009 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Successfully Resolves Copyright Infringement Action on Behalf Of N. Y. Artist

February 10, 2009 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Files Arbitration Claim Against UBS Financial Services, Inc. Arising Out of the Sale and Marketing of Auction Rate Securities in the Months Immediately Following the Market Collapse

December 15, 2008 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Investigates $50 Billion Fraudulent Investment Ponzi Scheme

December 1, 2008 – Crosby & Higgins LLP files $65 Million Auction Rate Preferred Securities Arbitration Against Merrill Lynch & Co.

November 18, 2008 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Files $6.1 Million Arbitration Claim Against Oppenheimer & Co. Arising Out of the Sale and Marketing of Auction Rate Securities

November 03, 2008 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Investigates Claims Involving Lehman Brothers Principal Protected Notes

November 03, 2008 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Confirms New York Arbitration Award on Behalf of Japanese Based Company; Registers, Secures and Collects Full Judgment in Florida

October 20, 2008 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Begins Resolving Retail Auction Rate Securities Claims; Continues Fight on Behalf of Institutional Investors

October 16, 2008 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Successfully Resolves Severance and Equity Redemption Claims for Former Chief Executive Officer

October 13, 2008 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Secures TRO and Preliminary Injunction

August 14, 2008 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Helps Lead Charge For Auction Rate Securities Settlements

June 6, 2008 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Files $2.2 Million Securities Arbitration Arising out of Fraudulent Sales Practices in Connection with Auction Rate Securities in California

May 30, 2008 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Retained To Prosecute Claims For Breach Of Technology License Agreement And Patent And Trademark Infringement

April 22, 2008 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Files $1.8 Million Dollar Securities Arbitration Arising out of Fraudulent Sales Practices in Connection with Auction Rate Securities

December 26, 2007 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Files $4.5 Million Dollar Employment Arbitration in New York Alleging Fraud, Breach of Contract, Bad Faith, Unjust Enrichment, and Title VII Violations

October 18, 2007 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Helps Legal Team Secure Victory on $3.9 Million Dollar Specific Performance Claim Arising Out of Alabama Gulf Coast Beachfront Development Dispute.

October 17, 2007 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Files Breach of Contract Action Arising Out of Reported $2.5 million Dollar Sale of Curtis Knight and Jimi Hendrix Master Recordings

August 27, 2007 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Retained to Prosecute Former Executive’s Multi-Million Dollar Claims for Commissions and Equity Ownership Interest in Asset Management Firm Acquired by Piper Jaffray

July 18, 2007 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Takes Over to Prosecute Breach of Contract, Conversion and Punitive Damages Claims in Excess of $6 Million Arising Out of Alleged Scheme to Steal Corporate Funds

June 25, 2007 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Appears as Counsel in Breach of Contract, Negligence and Punitive Damages Action Arising Out of Alleged Wrongful Transfer of Domain Name

May 1, 2007 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Targets Fraud and Punitive Damages Claims Arising Out of $26 Million Ponzi Scheme

January 1, 2007 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Wins Jury Verdict in Success Fee M&A Case

September 15, 2006 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Secures a Key Summary Judgment Ruling on Behalf of its Client, the Arundel Group

June 16, 2006 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Wins Summary Judgment and Attorneys’ Fees for Food Industry Pioneer Southern Signature Foods, Inc.

April 11, 2006 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Takes Aim at $9 Million Dollar Fraud and Breach of Contract Claim

February 22, 2006 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Shuts Down Assets to Obtain Substantial Settlement on Behalf of HyperFeed Technologies, Inc.

Speech-Recognition Technology Company Sues Automated Phone Service Provider (February 17, 2006)

California Attorney General Challenges H&R Block’s Loan Program(February 15, 2006)

First Suits Filed Under Washington Spyware Law (Februray 7, 2006)

CFTC Sues Futures Trader (February 3, 2006)

Exxon Settles with Service Station Dealers (February 2, 2006)

Parmalat Proceeds With Suit Against Bank of America (February 1, 2006)

SEC Sues Executives for $2.6 Billion (January 10, 2006)

Ex-HealthSouth CEO Repays Nearly $48 Million (January 6, 2006)

Morgan Stanley Owes Little Fiduciary Duty (January 6, 2006)

Crosby & Higgins LLP Secures Appellate Victory Affirming Judgment at Trial

December 08, 2005- Crosby & Higgins LLP Secures Appellate Victory Affirming Judgment at Trial

Former Maryland State Senator Accused of Contract Fraud(November 28, 2005)

Aircraft Parts Maker Settles Fraud Suit (November 17, 2005)

Massey Energy Settles Shareholder Lawsuit (November 14, 2005)

October 20, 2005 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Helps the New York Jets Secure an Important Victory

October 16, 2005 – Samsung Pays $300 Million Fine for Price Fixing

October 11, 2005 – Investors File Suit After Reincorporation

October 11, 2005 – Supreme Court Rejects Appeal for Lost Profits for Oil Company

Crosby & Higgins LLP Successfully Resolves “Battle of the Forms” Contract Dispute

September 8, 2005 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Settles Second Infringement Suit Against Kohl’s

August 11, 2005 – PricewaterhouseCoopers Settles to End Overbilling Suit

Crosby & Higgins LLP Settles Real Estate Website Copyright and Trademark Infringement Suit

June 6, 2005– Crosby & Higgins LLP Settles Real Estate Website Copyright and Trademark Infringement Suit

April 1, 2005 – Crosby & Higgins LLP to Handle Appeal for GE Healthcare Technologies at New York State Appellate Division (Second Department)

March 21, 2005 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Assists New York Jets’ Litigation Team in High Profile Antitrust Suit Against Owners of Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall

December 27, 2004 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Settles $100 Million Suit Against Lord & Taylor and The May Department Stores Company

June 8, 2004 – Crosby & Higgins LLP Secures $2.3 Million Judgment at Trial; Pierces “Corporate Veil”