Republished with full copyright permissions from The San Francisco Press. Tesla, the renowned carmaker founded by Elon Musk, is in the midst of a legal battle in India. The company has filed a lawsuit against an Indian battery maker for allegedly infringing its trademark by using the brand name “Tesla Power” to promote its products. The legal proceedings, unfolding at the Delhi High Court, highlight a complex and contentious issue within the business world. The Indian company in question has been accused of continuing to advertise its products under the “Tesla Power” brand, despite receiving a cease-and-desist notice from Tesla … Continue reading A Recent Trademark Dispute: Tesla vs. Tesla Power in India

Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. It’s been more than 50 years since Columbia University became the site of student demonstrations amid unrest over the Vietnam War, but the spirit of protest on campus remains strong. Late Tuesday night, dozens of protestors sieged Hamilton Hall—the iconic site of numerous student occupations over the course of history—and unfurled a banner to reveal the building’s new name by protestors: “Hind’s Hall.” The designation was in honor of six-year-old Hind Rajab, who was killed by Israeli troops in Gaza. More than 100 people were arrested at Columbia by the … Continue reading A Legacy of Protest: Comparing Student Demonstrations at Columbia University Through the Decades

Republished with full copyright permissions from The San Francisco Press. This morning, Justice Juan Merchan held former President Donald Trump in contempt of court for nine out of ten violations of the March 26 gag order in his false business records case. The court fined Trump $1,000 for each violation and ordered him to take down the offending posts before 2:15. As of this writing, the posts are still live, marking a further defiance of the court’s order. The gag order explicitly prohibits Trump from making statements about jurors or “reasonably foreseeable witnesses concerning their potential participation in the investigation … Continue reading Judge Holds Donald Trump in Contempt of Court for Violating Gag Order

Republished with full copyright permissions from The San Francisco Press. The recent revelation that the head of HSBC, Quinn, earned significantly more than his closest peer at Citigroup has sparked discussions about the varying standards for executive pay across different banking institutions. While £10.64 million is nothing to scoff at, the fact that it pales in comparison to the $26 million earned by the head of Citigroup is noteworthy. Shareholders of U.K. banks are known for their stringent stance on large pay packages, a stance that their counterparts in the U.S. do not always share. Simultaneously, the job market has … Continue reading Financial Highlights: Megabank Compensation, Job Market, and Industry News