January brings high-profile cases for corporate giants Chemours, Nike and TikTok before the Third Circuit. A variety of issues are set to be hashed out this month, including a dispute regarding a pollution advisory, an infringement claim over the term “cool compression,” and a lawsuit tied to a viral “blackout challenge” on TikTok that had tragic outcomes.
Each case brings its own unique complications. Chemours stands before the panel seeking to challenge an advisory they claim was influenced by “bad science”.
Simultaneously, Nike is embroiled in a trademark dispute. The sportswear brand is accused of infringing the trademark of a smaller sportswear company with the use of the phrase “cool compression.”
Perhaps the most daunting ordeal is facing TikTok, the often controversial video sharing platform. The popular app is being sued over its supposed liability for a viral “blackout challenge” incident that resulted in a fatality. This case is certainly one to follow, as it could set precedents regarding the accountability of social media platforms for the content they host.
All three cases serve as a reminder of the complex legal situations global corporations often find themselves in. They also underscore the wide range of legal issues – from environmental advisories to intellectual property and social media liability – that companies need to navigate in the course of their operations.
For more detailed coverage of these upcoming cases, you can read the original Law360 article.