The United States announced sanctions on two judges from the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Gocha Lordkipanidze of Georgia and Erdenebalsuren Damdin of Mongolia. This decision, according to a statement from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, comes in response to what is perceived as the judges’ “illegitimate targeting of Israel.” The sanctions…
In recent developments, the Taiwan Constitutional Court has resumed its operations following a significant ruling that deemed a 2024 amendment to the Constitutional Procedure Act unconstitutional. This ruling ended almost a year-long paralysis caused by the amendment, which had temporarily halted the court’s activities due to an inability to meet the newly stipulated quorum requirements….
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has issued a ruling indicating that Denmark’s “ghetto law” could constitute both direct and indirect ethnic discrimination. This decision scrutinizes a Danish statute that targets specific urban areas for housing redevelopment, potentially infringing European Union anti-discrimination directives such as Council Directive 2000/43/EC, under which direct discrimination occurs if treatment…
“`html The recent briefing by UN political affairs heads at the Security Council underscored the significant yet fragile progress in Syria’s recovery process since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. Despite tangible advances, the situation remains delicate, reflecting unevenness in various sectors of Syrian society. The briefing detailed the return of over…
As the European Union rolls out its carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), the global trade landscape is poised for substantial changes. This regulatory shift places a carbon price on imported goods, which means that importers within the EU will begin paying for the greenhouse gases emitted during the production of certain carbon-intensive materials. This initiative,…
In a move that has drawn sharp criticism from human rights advocates, Catalonian authorities have evicted over 400 migrants from the Badalona 9 (B9) informal settlement, a site that functioned as a makeshift community for many displaced individuals. The United Nations experts have expressed alarm over this eviction, labeling it as “a serious violation of…
In a noteworthy legal development, Wisconsin circuit court judge Hannah Dugan has been convicted by a federal jury of felony obstruction for her actions during an incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a Milwaukee courthouse. She was found guilty under 18 U.S.C. § 1505 for obstructing a federal proceeding, making her the first…
The legal sector has witnessed a week filled with impactful stories and significant insights, as major law firms and trending topics took center stage on Law360. For those who missed the latest wave of legal developments, this weekly roundup reveals which firms and stories have dominated the conversation. Prominent firms have been actively engaged, with…
In a recent legal development, Google has filed a lawsuit in a California federal court against SerpApi, a company known for data scraping services. Google alleges that SerpApi has been circumventing its security protocols to extract copyrighted content from search results. This content, which Google licenses from third parties, is reportedly being scraped “at an…
A recent legal debate has emerged in California as a federal judge engaged in a crucial discussion about the musical underpinnings of reggaeton, a genre enjoying vast global appeal. The focal point is whether the beats created by two Jamaican artists serve as the foundational element for countless reggaeton tracks. This inquiry arose during a…
Joseph Hartzler, a pivotal figure in the legal proceedings following the Oklahoma City bombing, passed away at the age of 75. Hartzler, who served as an assistant U.S. attorney in Illinois, led the prosecution team in the high-profile trial of 1997, a case that remains one of the most significant in U.S. judicial history. His…
Samsung Electronics Co. is currently embroiled in a significant legal battle, asking a Texas federal judge to overturn a jury’s $191.4 million verdict or, alternatively, to grant it a new trial. The crux of the dispute centers around allegations that Samsung’s products, including smartphones, computers, and televisions, infringe on patents related to organic light-emitting diode…
In a notable development concerning copyright claims in the entertainment industry, U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff recently questioned the legal standing of a man who alleges a lack of credit for writing substantial parts of the 2022 blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick.” The legal dispute raises intricacies of copyright infringement and credit attribution in Hollywood,…
AstraZeneca’s unit, Alexion, received a mixed ruling from a Massachusetts federal judge concerning a proposed class action by a nonprofit insurer. The case centers on Soliris, a treatment for rare blood disorders. While Alexion successfully dodged allegations of anticompetitive patent fraud that allegedly inflated Soliris’s market position, the court decided to uphold claims related to…
The recent actions of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director John Squires highlight a significant moment in the landscape of American patent law. On December 19, 2025, Squires refused 21 requests for America Invents Act (AIA) patent reviews, a move that significantly impacts how patent disputes may proceed in the coming year. According to…
The Delaware Supreme Court has reversed a Chancery Court decision regarding Elon Musk’s compensation package with Tesla, substituting the initial rescission with nominal damages of $1. The court deemed the contract’s cancellation inappropriate, highlighting that such action would leave Musk uncompensated for his six years of dedicated work at Tesla. The original compensation plan, worth…
The U.S. Supreme Court recently allowed a group of immigration judges to proceed with their lawsuit challenging restrictions on their First Amendment rights. This decision came after the Trump administration failed to demonstrate that it would suffer irreparable harm from a lower court’s ruling favoring the judges. The Fourth Circuit had previously revived the lawsuit,…
A Minnesota jury has delivered a $65.5 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson, marking yet another legal setback for the pharmaceutical giant amid ongoing litigation over its talc products. The verdict is part of a long-running series of lawsuits claiming that the company’s talc-based products are linked to cancer. This latest decision came in favor…
Few consumer products have made as significant an impact in the global market as Labubu, the collectible plush dolls by the Chinese toy company Pop Mart. The rapid rise of Labubu underscores the shifting dynamics in intellectual property strategies within modern markets. As consumer interests evolve, companies increasingly adapt their IP practices to remain competitive….
In a notable decision, a Seattle federal jury has ordered three former employees of Silver Fern Chemical Inc. to pay $1.9 million for misappropriating trade secrets. The jury found that these individuals improperly took proprietary customer data while transitioning to a competitor, seriously impacting the Washington-based distributor’s business. The case shines a light on the…
The Federal Circuit recently affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) decision to invalidate claims of a patent owned by MemoryWeb related to a digital file management system. MemoryWeb, known for its assertions of intellectual property against major tech industry players, faced a significant setback with this ruling. The patent in question, which MemoryWeb…
As 2025 draws to a close, the landscape of patent litigation has been marked by a series of high-stakes verdicts, with the largest being a significant ruling against Apple. The company faced a $634 million verdict in a case brought by Masimo, highlighting persistent legal challenges in the tech sector. This year has also seen…
In a pivotal ruling, Austria’s Supreme Court has determined that Meta’s approach to personalized advertising contravenes European Union data protection laws. This decision underscores the requirement for companies to secure clear and explicit consent from users regarding the utilization of their personal data, a standard which Meta reportedly did not meet. The ruling is available…
The landscape of law firm mergers has grown increasingly complex, with recent transactions highlighting diverse financial situations that raise questions about the traditional metrics of success. The notion that financials might not hold the weight they once did is gaining traction among industry experts. Recent insights underscore the view that mergers are more than a…
Colorado Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart announced her retirement following an extended leave of absence this year. Her decision marks the end of a significant chapter in Colorado’s legal landscape, with her contributions leaving an indelible mark on the state’s judicial system. Justice Hart’s departure was confirmed on Friday, closing a tenure noted for both…