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Bowditch & Dewey

Love and Personal Property – Who Keeps the Ring? (Part Two!)

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As a follow up to my previous blog post on the $70,000 engagement ring, the Supreme Judicial Court has now joined the majority of states by ruling in Johnson v. Settino that the engagement ring must be returned if the wedding...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Love and Personal Property – Who Keeps the Ring?

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Who keeps the engagement ring when the knot is never tied? A new answer to this age-old question may be coming to Massachusetts as the Supreme Judicial Court considers the case of Johnson v. Settino. The engagement ring at...more

Conn Kavanaugh

“Who Keeps the Ring when an Engagement is Broken?”

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An engagement ring is one of the most expensive items a person can purchase or receive. According to a study by TheKnot in 2022, the average cost of an engagement ring is $5,8001. It holds even more value as a proposal of...more

Lerch, Early & Brewer

War of the Ring: Who Gets the Bling if the Marriage Fails or Never Happens

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An engagement ring can be a powerful symbol of love and affection—but that sparkly rock can also empty out your bank account in a hurry. So, if your generous gift doesn’t precede a trip down the aisle or a lifelong marriage,...more

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The “Terms of Engagement” in Campbell v. Tang Suggest Engagement in Pennsylvania is a “Risky Business.”

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Jian Tang and Robert Campbell met in May 2016 on Match.com., an online dating site. Things appear to have progressed nicely. They began to live together and in March 2017, Campbell came forth with a proposal of marriage. Not...more

Gray Reed

Give Me the Ring Back! Written Promises Around Engagements

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On Valentine’s Day, Zack takes Kelly, his high school sweetheart who goes to a different college, to the Max for a romantic dinner. At the end of the meal Zack says, “Kelly, I want us to promise each other that after college...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

MBHB Snippets: Review of Developments in Intellectual Property Law - Spring 2013 - Volume 11, Issue 2: Tiffany & Co. v. Costco...

TIFFANY diamond engagement rings enjoy worldwide fame and recognition as the quintessential engagement ring. In 1886, Tiffany created the famous Tiffany setting, a simple six-prong open symmetrical arrangement that elevates...more

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