Legal Opinion

Donoghue v. IBC/USA (PUBLICATIONS), INC.

District Court, D. Massachusetts

Decided May 26, 1995No. Civ. A. 95-10936-RCLPublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM OF FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

LINDSAY, District Judge.

The plaintiff seeks a preliminary injunction restraining the defendants from using his name and photograph in connection with their various publications. The court concludes that a preliminary injunction is warranted, but with a scope more limited than that requested by the plaintiff.

A. Findings of Fact.

The court concludes that it is likely that the following facts will be established at trial.

1. The plaintiff, William E. Donoghue, is a nationally known investment advisor, with expertise in the subject of money…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts v. Francis X. BellottiCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1981
  2. K-Mart Corporation v. Oriental Plaza, Inc.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1989
  3. Camel Hair and Cashmere Institute of America, Inc. v. Associated Dry Goods Corporation, D/B/A Lord & TaylorCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1986
  4. Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschaft v. Kenneth G. WheelerCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1987
  5. Boston Beer Co. v. Slesar Bros. Brewing Co.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1993

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3Cited by12 opinions

  1. Citizens Financial Group, Inc. v. Citizens National Bank of Evans City Citizens Inc Citizens National Bank of Southern Pennsylvania Citizens National Bank of Evans City and Citizens, Inc., Citizens Financial Group, Inc. v. Citizens National Bank of Evans City Citizens Inc Citizens National Bank of Southern PennsylvaniaCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2004
  2. Flynn v. AK Peters, Ltd.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 2004
  3. American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Inc. v. Johnson-PowellCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1997
  4. Donoghue v. IBC USA (Publications), Inc.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1995
  5. Duva v. Bridgeport TextronDistrict Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1985

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