Trademarks and the Spectrum of Distinctiveness
Trademarks fall along a spectrum of distinctiveness, which determines how easily they can be protected under the law. On one end of the spectrum are generic and descriptive marks, and on the other end are suggestive, arbitrary, and fanciful marks. The farther a mark…
11th Circuit Clarifies Equitable Tolling Principle in Securities Case Won By TI and Attorney Chapar
Attorney Albert Chapar recently prevailed for his client Clifford Harris, Jr., known professionally as TI, in a critical appellate matter before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. The case was Fedance v. Harris, No. 20-12222. The Court of Appeals affirmed a previous…
Attorney Chapar Named Georgia Super Lawyer Again
Mr. Chapar has been named a Legal Leader and a Georgia Super Lawyer again for 2020. These accolades are deeply appreciated and are a product of over 30 years of dedication to clients. The Chapar Firm is a leader in business litigation, corporate contracts and…
Attorney Albert A. Chapar at TI’s 40th Birthday Party in Atlanta at The Carlyle
Attorney Albert Chapar has represented the entertainer, actor and businessman TI (Clifford Harris, Jr.) for many years. He had the pleasure of celebrating TI’s 40th birthday with him and others at The Carlyle in Atlanta. Photo credit FreddyO.
Chapar Firm Successfully Defends Another Securities Case filed Against Client Clifford Harris, Jr. (TI)
Attorney Albert A. Chapar, Jr. has succeeded in obtaining a dismissal in another securities case filed against his client Clifford Harris, Jr. (TI). The plaintiff Fedance brought a class action lawsuit against TI and Ryan Felton. He alleged that the defendants…
Albert A. Chapar Prevails for his Clients in Appeal Before the Georgia Court of Appeals in Gutierrez v. Hilti, Inc.
The Chapar Firm, together with co-counsel Jorge Luis Flores and Rick DeMedeiros, brought a lawsuit on behalf of Jose A. Gutierrez and Selene Perez against Hilti, Inc. and others to recover for Gutierrez’s personal injury and Perez’s loss of consortium. Mr….
The Chapar Firms Gets Another Win for TI (Clifford Harris, Jr.) in Securities Fraud Defense
Attorney Albert A. Chapar, Jr. of The Chapar Firm, LLC has secured a favorable order dismissing the firm’s client, entertainer TI (Clifford Harris, Jr.) from a multiparty securities fraud case arising out of alleged cryptocurrency transactions. In November 2018,…
Chapar Firm Wins Big for TI (Actor-Performer Clifford Harris) in Georgia Court of Appeals
A18A1790. GRESHAM v. HARRIS a/k/a “TI” et al.DILLARD, Chief Judge.“What started off as a jam-packed week of parties, concerts, and watching renowned rappers mixing new music tracks in the waning days of summer abruptly ended with Norris Gresham being dragged down a…
Attorney Chapar Successfully Defends TI (Clifford Harris)
Attorney Chapar Gets a Win for TI. The firm represents entertainers of note including Mr. Clifford Harris, also known as TI. TI was sued by a plaintiff who was allegedly injured in a fight at a recording studio owned by one of TI’s companies. TI was not present…
Attorney Chapar and Co-Counsel Secure Key Defense Verdict
Attorney Chapar was recently part of the defense team in a significant week-long jury trial in Fulton County. The case involved a dispute between then majority owner and developer of a brand new upscale apartment building in Southern California and former minority…