November 24, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Presides Over the
American Club Thanksgiving Celebration

Mr. Duffy, in his capacity as President of the American Club of the Riviera, presided over the Club's annual celebration of Thanksgiving that took place in the Salle Empire of the Hotel de Paris in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.  As always, the celebration was well attended by local dignitaries, senior representatives of the US Navy, including Admiral Mauney, the Admiral of the US Sixth Fleet and his senior staff, and the US Consul General from Marseille, France.  Dr. Jean C. Kendall was supposed to attend this event but was unable to do so because of the late arrival of her flight from New York. 

November 23, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Represents the American
Club at a Reception on Board the USS Winston
Churchill, the Flagship of the US Navy's Sixth Fleet

Mr. Duffy, as president of the American Club of the Riviera, represented the Club at a reception hosted by Admiral Mauney aboard his Flagship, the USS Winston Churchill, which was then docked at the French Navy Base in Toulon, France.  The reception was attended by hundreds of local French dignitaries as well as members of the local American community. 

November 14-16, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Represents the Firm at the
TAGLaw Fall Meeting in Prague, Czech Republic

Following the Lex Mundi Asia-Pacific meeting, Mr. Duffy proceeded to Prague to represent the Firm at the TAGLaw joint meeting with TIAG, TAGLaw's sister group for international accounting firms.  This was one of the largest TAGLaw meetings yet, and it also included a large number of international accounting firms from TIAG.  One of the important social events associated with the meeting was a luncheon with US Ambassador Cabaniss, the Ambassador to the Czech Republic.  This was an interesting curiosity for Mr. Duffy, because Ambassador Cabaniss's predecessor was Ambassador Stapleton who then became the US Ambassador to France, whom Mr. Duffy also knows. 

November 8-13, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Represents the Firm at the
Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting of Lex Mundi in Kuala Lumpur

Mr. Duffy represented the Firm at the Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting of Lex Mundi that took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  The meeting included representatives of Lex Mundi firms from all over the world, but principally from Asia and the Pacific.  it included many very interesting substantive law programs as well as social events designed to provide the member firms with opportunities to exchange views and information.  The Firm's Monaco Office is the exclusive Lex Mundi member firm for the Principality of Monaco. 

November 4-5, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Represents the
International Law and Practice Section at the
New York State House of Delegates Meeting in Albany

Mr. Duffy, as a recent former Chair of the Section, is one of its three Delegates to the House of Delegates of the New York State Bar Association, the governing body of the Association.  The meeting took place in Albany, the Capitol of the State of New York, and the home of the Association, and considered a number of important issues facing the organized bar in the State of New York. 

October 29, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Presides Over the
American Club Meeting at the Mas d'Artigny

Mr. Duffy, in his capacity as President of the American Club of the Riviera, presided over the Club's regular monthly meeting at the Mas d'Artigny Hotel in St. Paul de Vence, France.  The meeting was, as usual, well attended and included representatives of the US Navy.  The Mas d'Artigny is always a popular venue with the Club because of its high elevation that affords beautiful views of the sea, the coast, and the medieval city of St. Paul de Vence.  The hotel also has lovely verandas and gardens that are filled with important outdoor sculptures from important contemporary world-class artists. 

October 17-23, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Participates in the
Joint Meeting of the NYSBA International Law and
Practice Section and the Law Society of England and Wales

Mr. Duffy, as a former chair of the International Law and Practice Section of the New York State Bar Association, participated in the joint meeting the Section held at the headquarters of The Law Society of England and Wales in London.  The meeting included a number of substantive law programs as well as a number of major social events.  Mr. Duffy co-chaired one of the plenary sessions of the substantive law programs.  He also participated in the pre-meeting events designed to integrate the Sections foreign city Chapter Chairs into the activities of the Section.  Many of the social events took place in interesting venues in "Historic Legal London," such as Grey's Inn.  

October 1, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Presides Over the
American Club Meeting at the Grand Hotel du Cap

Mr. Duffy, in his capacity as President of the American Club of the Riviera, presided over the Club's regular monthly meeting at the Grand Hotel du Cap in St. Jean-Cap Ferrat, France.  The meeting was, as usual, well attended and included representatives of the US Navy.  The Grand Hotel is always a popular venue with the Club because of its beautiful views of the sea and the coast and its lovely verandas and gardens.  the cocktail portion of the meeting was on the main veranda.  The luncheon that followed was in one of the hotel's principal dining rooms. 

September 22-25, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Represents the Firm at the
Lex Mundi Annual Meeting in Prague, Czech Republic

Following the mobility negotiations in Toronto, Canada, Mr. Duffy traveled to Prague, Czech Republic, via Amsterdam to participate in the Lex Mundi Annual Meeting that proceeded the International Bar Association meeting in Prague.  It was the best attended Lex Mundi Annual Meeting to date.  Attorneys from a significant percentage of the Lex Mundi member firms and from every region in which Lex Mundi has members were present for the Annual Meeting.  

September 20-21, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Participates in Mobility
 Negotiations With The Law Society of Upper Canada in Toronto

Mr. Duffy, as a member of the New York State Bar Association Cross Border Practice Committee participated in a further negotiation session of the mobility negotiations with The Law Society of Upper Canada, the regulatory authority for the Ontario Bar.  The Society hosted a reception and dinner at Osgoode Hall in Toronto the night of September 20th, followed by negotiations the following day, and then a lunch.  The purpose of the negotiations is to allow New York and Ontario attorneys to practice temporarily in the other jurisdiction under circumstances permitted under the proposed New York Multi-Jurisdictional Practice Rules.  

August 5, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, and Dr. Jean C. Kendall
Attend the Bal de la Croix Rouge in Monaco

Dr. Kendall accompanied Mr. Duffy to the Bal de la Croix Rouge (Red Cross Ball), the annual height of the Summer social season in Monaco.  The ball was well attended and included Prince Albert II, the new prince of Monaco.  Dr. Kendall and Mr. Duffy were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Stasinopoulos.  

July 4, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Represents the American Club at the 
US Consulate General in Marseilles to say Good Bye to US Counsel General Leslie Mc Bee

Mr. Duffy and Dr. Kendall represented the American Club of the Riviera at the good bye party for outgoing US Consul General Leslie Mc Bee whose term was then ending.  The party was extremely well attended by personalities from all along the Cote d'Azur, including representatives of the Consular Corps, the French and US militaries, and the French government.  

July 3, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Presides Over the American Club
Fourth of July Celebrations at the Cafe de Paris in Monaco

Mr. Duffy, as President of the American Club of the Riviera presided over the Club's Annual Dinner Dance to celebrate the Fourth of July.  The dinner dance is traditionally held on the night of July 3rd in anticipation of July Fourth.  This year's dinner dance was well attended by senior officials of the United States Navy and from the Government of Monaco and nearby regions of France.  In addition. Mr. Duffy and Dr. Jean C. Kendall also used the event as an occasion to celebrate their recent engagement to be married.  

June 23-26, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Attends the New York State Bar Association
House of Delegates Meeting in Cooperstown, New York on Behalf of the ILPS

Mr. Duffy participated in the House of Delegates meeting in Cooperstown, New York as one of the three members of the House from the International Law and Practice Section.  The House of Delegates is the governing body of the New York State Bar Association.  Vincent Buzard was installed as the new President of the Association at this meeting.  He took the oath of office from Chief Judge Judith Kaye of the New York State Court of Appeals.  

June 16-19, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Represents the Firm at the
Lex Mundi Managing Partners' Conference in London

Mr. Duffy represented the Firm at the Annual Managing Partners' Conference of the Lex Mundi member firms.  The conference was the best attended managing partners conference to date, and it gave the managing partners of the respective member firms to get to know one another better and to compare notes on best practices and ways in which the member firms could work better together and with Lex Mundi.  

June 3-5, 2005

James P. Duffy, III Participates in
International Law and Practice Section
Executive Committee Retreat in Saratoga, NY

Mr. Duffy, as a former chair of the International Law and Practice Section of the New York State Bar Association participated in the Section's Annual Executive Committee Retreat that took place at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Springs, NY, from June 3 to June 5, 2005.  The Section uses this meeting for long term planning for the Section and its activities.  The meeting was well attended by the Section's current leadership and a number of former Section Chairs.  

May 27, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Interviewed in
Long Island Business News on International Litigation

Mr. Duffy, in a lead story by Heather Fletcher, of the Long Island Business News, was quoted extensively on his views about international litigation and international trade.  Click here to read a copy of the article. 

May 19, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Speaks at the
New York State Bar Association Leadership Conference

Mr. Duffy, as a past Chair of the New York State Bar Association International Law and Practice Section, was asked to speak at a Leadership Conference the Association sponsored for new Section Chairs and Bar leaders at the New York Marriott Marquis in Manhattan.  The Panel was moderated by incoming President-Elect Mark Alcott, and included the Association's Past President Lorraine Tharp and others. The purpose of the panel was to acquaint the incoming Bar leaders with their responsibilities as well as the resources available through the Association for meeting those responsibilities.  The panel also discussed best practices for leadership.  

April 21, 2005

USDJ Denny Chin Signs Preliminary
Injunction Against GS Distribution, Inc.

Today, in the Repossi Group's lawsuit against GS Distribution, Inc. ("GSD"), USDJ Denny Chin signed the formal order and preliminary injunction in favor of the Repossi and against GSD.  To see a copy of the order and preliminary injunction, please click here. 

April 18, 2005

The Firm Secures an Injunction for the Repossi Group

Today, USDJ Denny Chin awarded the Repossi Group a preliminary injunction against GS Distribution ("GSD"), the former New York distributor of Repossi jewelry.  The Repossi Group sought a preliminary injunction to prevent further damages for trademark infringement for GSD's misuse of the Repossi Group's federally registered trademark in connection with goods and services, including but not limited to, marketing, advertising, and sales of jewelry.  The court effectively enjoined GSD from holding itself out to the public as an authorized Repossi distributor and prevented GSD’s future use of the Group’s trademarks.  Additionally, GSD is forbidden from selling or otherwise dissipating about $5.5 million of consigned jewelry.  The Repossi Group is a very successful and renowned, third generation international family run jewelry business.   

April 2, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Represents the International
Law and Practice Section at the New York State Bar
Association House of Delegates Meeting in Albany, New York

Mr. Duffy represented the International Law and Practice Section at the New York State Bar Association House of Delegates Meeting held at the Crowne Plaza in Albany, New York.  The meeting was one of the longest in memory and considered two major positions for the NYSBA, that of equal rights for same-sex relationships and an expanded definition of pro bono activities.  This was the first meeting at which the ILPS had three delegates to the House, which was part of the NYSBA's efforts to broaden diversity in the Association.  The meeting was preceded by a caucus of Section delegates, which Mr. Duffy also attended. 

March 22, 2005

The Firm Files Domain Name Transfer Arbitrations for
Repossi.com and Repossi.us before the National Arbitration Forum

Today, the Firm filed UDRP and USDRP arbitration proceedings before the National Arbitration Forum seeking the recovery of the repossi.com and repossi.us domain names from Giuseppe Scavetta, the principal of GS Distribution, Inc.  The Repossi Group is already in litigation with GS Distribution for the return of about $5.5 million in consigned jewelry and to stop GS Distribution from continuing to use the Group's registered trademarks.  The Repossi Group contends Mr. Scavetta never had the right to use the Repossi Group's registered trademarks as domain names and, with the termination of the business relationship with GS Distribution, the domain names must be transferred to the Repossi Group.  The Firm has already arranged for the transfer of repossi.net from another owner.  The Firm chose the National Arbitration Forum because it is one of the few that can handle .com and .us domain name disputes.  Mr. Scavetta must respond to the Repossi Group's claims by April 14, 2005.  

March 19, 2005

Mr. Duffy Presides Over the 
March 19, 2005, American Club Luncheon 

The American Club held its March luncheon at the Sea Club of Le Meridien Hotel in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.  The Sea Club has magnificent views of the Monégasque Coast and an excellent cuisine.  The meeting was well attended by many members from along the coast of the French Riviera, which includes the Monégasque Coast as well.  

March 10, 2005

The Firm Files Suit for Repossi SAM in the
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

The Firm filed suit today for Repossi, SAM, the Flagship Member of the Repossi Group, against GS Distribution, the Repossi Group's New York distributor.  The suit seeks return of over $5.5 million of high fashion jewelry consigned to GS Distribution or payment for any unreturned jewelry.  The suit also seeks damages for trademark infringement for GS Distribution's misuse of the Repossi trademark.  In addition, the suit seeks to prevent GS Distribution's future use of the Group's trademarks.  GS Distribution must respond to the complaint by April 5, 2005, unless its time to do so is extended.  Alberto Repossi, the president of the Repossi Group is a third-generation, world-famous jeweler from Monaco where he is the official jeweler for Prince Rainier III.  For more information see the entry below for February 10, 2005. 

March 3-6, 2005

Mr. Duffy Represents the Firm at the
Lex Mundi North American Regional Meeting

Lex Mundi held its North American Regional Meeting in Houston, Texas, from March 3, 2005, through March 6, 2005.  Mr. Duffy represented the Firm at the meeting.  The Firm is the exclusive member of Lex Mundi for Monaco. The meeting was one of the best attended regional meetings with close to 200 attorneys from almost 100 countries present.  Among the many interesting topics discussed at the meeting were Lex Mundi's plans to establish itself as a mark of excellence in the legal profession.  Lex Mundi is the premier legal network and also one of the largest legal networks in the world. 

February 26, 2005

Mr. Duffy Presides Over the
February 26, 2005, American Club Luncheon

The American Club held its February luncheon at the Eden Casino in Juan les Pins, France.  As Mr. Duffy was hospitalized at the time of the January Installation of Officers luncheon, he was installed as President of the Club for the 2005 year at this luncheon.  The luncheon was well attended and the Members were happy to host a number of US Navy officers and their spouses, including Capt. Jay Chesnut and his wife, Clementine.  Dr. Jean C. Kendall accompanied Mr. Duffy. 

February 10, 2004

Repossi, SAM, Retains the Firm To Assist
With a Dispute With New York Distributor

Alberto Repossi, the world-famous, third-generation jeweler from Monaco, Paris, and London, and his Repossi Group retained the Firm today to assist with a dispute with GS Distribution, the New York distributor for the Repossi Group.  Mr. Repossi and his father and grandfather before him have been leading international figures in the jewelry business.  Mr. Repossi is the official jeweler for Prince Rainier III of Monaco.  He was also the jeweler the late Princess Diana of England chose to supply the engagement ring she was to receive from Dodi Al Fayed. 

January 31, 2005

Lisa K. Doran Leaves to Pursue New Interests

Lisa K. Doran, who worked in the Firm's New York Office, left today to pursue other interests.  We wish her well in her new endeavors.  

January 28, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Represents ILPS
At the NYSBA House of Delegates Meeting

Mr. Duffy represented the interests of the New York State Bar Association International Law and Practice Section held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Manhattan as part of the Annual Meeting of the New York State Bar Association.  The meeting had a number of very controversial items, including a discussion of the role the Association should play in the current debate on same-sex marriage.  

January 27, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Represents ILPS
At the NYSBA House of Delegates Dinner

Mr. Duffy attended the New York State Bar Association House of Delegates Dinner that was held at The Tavern on the Green in Manhattan.  Dr. Jean C. Kendall accompanied Mr. Duffy.  The House of Delegates Dinner is part of the Association's Annual Meeting activities.  

January 25, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Presents Paul M. Frank
With a Plaque to Commemorate his Term as ILPS Chair

Mr. Duffy attended the New York State Bar Association International Law and Practice Section Executive Committee dinner at the Penn Club in Manhattan.  As the Immediate Past Chair of the Section, he presented outgoing Chair Paul M. Frank with a plaque for his outstanding service during 2004.  He also congratulated incoming Chair Robert J. Leo on his taking office.  

January 20, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Attends Memorial
Mass for the late Elaine M. Duffy's Birthday

Mr. Duffy was well enough recovered from his recent gall bladder surgery to be able to attend a memorial Mass at St. Aidan's Church in Williston Park, New York, for what would have been the sixty-second birthday of his late wife Elaine M. Duffy.  The Mass was attended by many of Mrs. Duffy's friends and acquaintances.  

January 15, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Reelected
President of The American Club of the Riviera

The American Club of the Riviera held its annual Installation Luncheon Meeting at the Vista Palace in Roquebrune-Cap Martin, France.  Mr. Duffy was reelected President of the Club, but he was unable to be present at the meeting due to his inability to travel due to his recent surgery.  The Club plans to administer the oath of office to Mr. Duffy at its February luncheon meeting.  

January 10, 2005

James P. Duffy, III, Enters
Hospital For Emergency Gall Bladder Surgery

Mr. Duffy's doctors sent him to Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York, on Monday morning January 10, 2005, to have his gall bladder removed.  The actual surgery took place the following day.  After a brief period of recuperation, Mr. Duffy is expected to be able to resume his usual activities without difficulty.