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Slanting Trademark Choices In The Right Direction: Why Section 2(A) Of The Lanham Act Promotes The Interests Of Consumers, Zachary Kasnetz
Slanting Trademark Choices In The Right Direction: Why Section 2(A) Of The Lanham Act Promotes The Interests Of Consumers, Zachary Kasnetz
Missouri Law Review
Part II discusses the case’s factual and procedural background. Part III provides background on the relevant aspects of federal trademark law governing registration and the constitutional doctrines relevant to the instant decision. Part IV lays out the court’s decision and its reasoning. Finally, Part V critiques the majority’s analysis, particularly its application of the doctrine of unconstitutional conditions. It then argues that, under the legal doctrines relied upon by the majority, section 2(a) of the Lanham Act is constitutional.
An Important Time For The Future Of Class Action Waivers And The Power Struggle Between Businesses And Consumers, Jack Downing
An Important Time For The Future Of Class Action Waivers And The Power Struggle Between Businesses And Consumers, Jack Downing
Missouri Law Review
This Note discusses the inherent problems that come with arbitration clauses in contracts of adhesion. Further, this Note will address the likelihood of a potential change – through future Supreme Court interpretations of the FAA or new legislation. Something must be done to protect those with inferior bargaining power from being forced, through contracts of adhesion, to give up their right to bring class action lawsuits. If Congress, the Supreme Court, and regulatory agencies maintain the status quo, companies will retain the ability to improperly strip consumers of their rights and their due compensation nationwide.
Navigating The Health Insurance Exchanges: Will State Regulations Guide Consumers Or Chart Them Off-Course?, Kirsten Dunham
Navigating The Health Insurance Exchanges: Will State Regulations Guide Consumers Or Chart Them Off-Course?, Kirsten Dunham
Missouri Law Review
This Comment examines the navigator program in the ACA and the political and legal issues surrounding state navigator licensure laws. To provide context, Part I outlines the legislative and legal background of the ACA at the federal level and in Missouri. Going into more detail on the navigator program, Part II first examines the federal regulations as they relate to the requirements of exchanges, the types and functions of consumer assistance programs, and the role of insurance agents and brokers. Part II then analyzes Missouri’s state navigator licensure law and regulation.
Bundled Discounts: The Ninth Circuit And The Third Circuit Are On Separate Lepage's , Blake I. Markus
Bundled Discounts: The Ninth Circuit And The Third Circuit Are On Separate Lepage's , Blake I. Markus
Missouri Law Review
Most courts and commentators agree that the ultimate goal of antitrust is efficiency. Accordingly, an antitrust aim is to guarantee competitive markets, which both increases output and lowers prices to the benefit of consumers. Bundled discounts, packages of goods put together by a seller that are sold at a lower price than if each good were purchased separately, may provide a means of enhancing competition. Such bundles are prevalent in nearly every market including fast food value meals, season tickets to sporting events, and buy one, get one half-price schemes. Sellers provide bundled discounts for a variety of reasons including …