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United States District Court Rules in Favor of Boy Scouts of America, Grants BSA Motion for Summary Judgment in Trademark Infringement Case Brought By GSUSA
Statement of the Boy Scouts of America We are pleased that the court has vindicated the BSA’s position and summarily rejected all claims of the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), observing that “In truth, Girl Scouts’ complaint is based, not on concern for trademark confusion, but on fear for their competitive position in a…
Read MoreMore Than 85% of Survivors Support the Boy Scouts of America (BSA)’s Plan of Reorganization
The BSA provides an update on its financial restructuring case ahead of confirmation hearing beginning next week IRVING, Texas (March 11, 2022) — The Boy Scouts of America (BSA)’s Proposed Plan of Reorganization has won overwhelming support from survivors of past abuse in Scouting, with more than 85% voting to approve the Plan. If approved…
Read MoreThe Boy Scouts of America and the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Expand Tools to Combat Abuse with Safety Awareness Videos for Teens
Series Educates and Empowers Minors to Speak Up About Unsafe Situations IRVING, Texas (July 19, 2021) — The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has launched a new series of personal safety awareness videos in partnership with the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center as part of ongoing efforts to help keep young people safe. The four new…
Read MorePlaymonster LLC and Boy Scouts of America Announce Partnership to Inspire Modular Design Learning Through Popular Snap Ships Toy!
PlayMonster’s Snap Ships Inspires a Custom Program for Cub Scouts and Interactive Modular Design Experiences at Select Scout Camps BELOIT, Wisc. and IRVING, Texas (March 29, 2021) — PlayMonster LLC and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) are excited to announce a year-long promotional partnership for Snap Ships—one of the hottest construction toys this year.…
Read MoreEPA, Boy Scouts of America Announce Collaboration on Environmental Education Award Program and Special Award
EPA Administrator Wheeler and National Capital Area Council, BSA Scout Executive Craig Poland sign a Memorandum of Understanding at the Boy Scouts Memorial in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON (August 17, 2020) – Today U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Boy Scouts of America (BSA) CEO and President Roger C. Mosby signed a Memorandum…
Read MoreThe Boy Scouts of America Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to Equitably Compensate Victims While Ensuring Scouting Continues Across the Country
Local Councils are Not Filing for Bankruptcy as They are Legally Separate and Distinct Organizations IRVING, TX – February 18, 2020 – The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) today announced that the national organization has filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to achieve two key objectives: equitably compensate victims who…
Read MoreScouting Inspires New Generation to Reach for the Stars While Celebrating Iconic Connection to the 1969 Historic Moon Landing
Fifty Years After NASA Astronaut and Eagle Scout Neil Armstrong Set Foot on the Moon NASA Astronaut and Assistant Scoutmaster Drew Morgan Will Speak to Scouts at the 24th World Scout Jamboree Directly from the International Space Station Glen Jean, WV (July 19, 2019) – As 45,000 Scouts from over 150 countries prepare to kick…
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