Legal Opinion
A v. by Versace, Inc. v. Gianni Versace, S.P.A.
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided August 21, 2001No. 96 CIV. 9721(PKL)(THK), 98 CIV. 0123(PKL)(THK)PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION AND ORDER
LEISURE, District Judge.
In this trademark infringement action, Alfredo Versace (hereinafter “Alfredo”) seeks leave to amend his Answer to include a counterclaim in Gianni Versace, S.p.A. v. Alfredo Versace and Foldom Int’l (U.S.A.), Inc. (hereinafter the “Foldom Action”). In the same action, Gianni Versace, S.p.A. (hereinafter “Gianni”) seeks an order to disqualify Alfredo’s counsel, Bryan Holzberg, Esq. For the reasons set forth herein, Gianni’s motion to disqualify Holzberg is denied and Alfredo’s motion to amend his Answer is likewise denied.
BACKGROUND
Gianni is a…
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