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Judge says Smucker’s lawsuit against Trader Joe’s over frozen sandwiches can proceed.

A federal judge has ruled that J.M. Smucker can proceed with a lawsuit against Trader Joe’s over frozen sandwiches that Smucker claims are too similar to its Uncrustables.

  • J.M. Smucker's lawsuit against Trader Joe's continues in federal court.
  • Trader Joe's argues its sandwiches are "squircles" with rounded edges.
  • Judge John Adams rules Smucker's brand is recognizable despite packaging change.

Three Opposition Parties Abandon Merger Plans

The leaders of the Centrist Reform Alliance, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito have agreed to abandon plans to merge their three parties, leaving the Centrist Reform Alliance…

  • Three opposition parties abandon merger plans
  • Komeito stays out of Centrist Reform Alliance
  • Ogawa plans unified parliamentary group

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