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At Legal Media Matters, our know-how gets you noticed. You'll find below a small sample of the stories we've helped promote. You can also visit our breaking news blog entries for additional coverage.

Trademark Infringement Suit Filed Against Microsoft on Behalf of Bing!

Bing! Information Design has sued Microsoft Corp. (NYSE: MSFT), alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition over Microsoft’s use of Bing for its search engine.

The suit, Bing! Information Design LLC v. Microsoft Corporation, cause no. 0922-AC18341, was filed Dec. 16 in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis by The Simon Law Firm and asserts claims for trademark infringement, unfair competition and tortious interference with business expectancy.

The story was covered extensively by the media in such outlets as: The Seattle Times, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, The St. Louis Business Journal and MSN Money...and many more.

How to Mediate a Conflict

As part of conflict resolution month, St. Louis family law attorney and mediator Marta J. Papa was interviewed by KSDK (Ch. 5), St. Louis anchor Jennifer Blome. Papa shares tips and ideas for ways people can disagree without being disagreeable.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

The Simon Law Firm's John Campbell and Erich Vieth appeared on KTVI (Ch. 2), St. Louis to discuss  with reporter Eliott Weiler the dangers associated with using a propane lantern even in a ventilated tent.

Doctors on Drugs?

A doctor tested positive for drugs on the same day he performed a colonoscopy. His patient claimed the doctor left a tear in his colon that changed his life forever. Lawyer Paul J. Passanante was interviewed by KTVI (Ch. 2), St. Louis reporter Christ Hayes about the efforts of one Missouri  legislator that would prevent injured patients from learning about a doctor's drug use.