In the latest Washington State elections, three incumbent justices on the Washington State Supreme Court have successfully retained their positions. This development is seen as a continuation of the current judicial direction of the state’s highest court. The preliminary results indicate that voters opted for stability, maintaining their trust in the existing judicial leadership amidst…
The recent electoral outcome giving Democrats control of the U.S. Senate has significant implications for the judiciary, particularly in the context of the Trump administration’s efforts to shape the federal bench. With the victory, Democrats have gained a strategic position to influence the confirmation process of federal judges, a key battleground during the Trump era….
The U.S. Department of Justice recently intervened in an ongoing legal battle involving subpoenas issued by the American Bar Association (ABA) to Boris Epshteyn, a legal adviser to former President Donald Trump. The consent of the Department comes amid litigation challenging the Trump administration’s initiatives against certain law firms. The DOJ argues that Epshteyn, an…
In a hearing marked by complexity, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., grappled with a pivotal question: the federal judiciary’s involvement in overseeing state attorney ethics proceedings. The case in question involves Edward Martin, the U.S. pardon attorney, who seeks to keep his ethics case within the purview of federal court, despite the D.C. ethics…
Artificial intelligence music service Suno Inc. has petitioned a Massachusetts federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that the company unlawfully replicates musicians’ distinctive styles. Suno contends that U.S. copyright law does not extend protection to an artist’s stylistic elements. The lawsuit, initiated on August 31, 2026, by musicians including Jason Isbell,…
Jena Griswold, currently serving as Colorado’s Secretary of State, has secured her position as the next Attorney General for the state. In a closely watched race, she defeated Republican contender and experienced prosecutor Michael Allen. This victory marks a significant win for the Democrats in the Centennial State, reflecting the political trends that have been…
The designer behind Princess Diana’s legendary wedding dress has initiated legal proceedings against a Las Vegas exhibition showcasing British royals. The center of the lawsuit is the allegation that the exhibition features a replica of the renowned dress along with unauthorized hand-drawn sketches. The [legal filing](https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/2545965?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section) points to potential copyright infringement committed by the operators…
In a significant development within the legal landscape, a judge in Washington state has opted to freeze a lawsuit against Ashurst Perkins Coie. The firm is accused of being complicit in facilitating a Ponzi scheme involving nearly $230 million. The King County Superior Court litigation is now on hold as it awaits the outcome of…
A Colorado-based company specializing in expunging customer disputes from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) records is facing allegations of unlawfully collecting legal fees while asserting it is not a law firm. An Illinois financial adviser filed a lawsuit in Colorado state court on Friday, claiming the company engages in unauthorized legal practice by charging…
Amnesty International has called upon Malian authorities to clarify the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of opposition leader Mountaga Tall and his son, Cheick Mamadou Tall, following a half-year of unsettling silence. Mountaga Tall, esteemed for his pivotal role in advancing Mali’s democracy during the 1990s and known for challenging President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta’s regime in…
Amnesty International is urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to release the medical records of Anabell, a Nicaraguan asylum seeker who suffered a miscarriage while detained. Detained in February 2026, Anabell was allegedly subjected to conditions that contravened both U.S. federal policies and international human rights laws. In a letter to ICE Field Office Director…
In a complex legal and human rights case, Eric Tolliver, a Jamaican national with the birth name Gerald Anthony King, is fighting to remain in the United States, fearing deportation could lead to his death. After serving 33 years in a New York prison for a murder he maintains he did not commit, Tolliver was…
In a recent development in the litigation involving DLA Piper and the nonprofit Breaking Code Silence, a Los Angeles judge has dismissed a malicious prosecution claim against a former volunteer for the organization. The court’s decision hinged on free speech considerations, according to coverage in Law360. Although the accusation against the volunteer was struck down,…
The Second Circuit Court recently upheld a jury verdict from a New York federal court that requires a luxury reseller to compensate Chanel Inc. with $4 million for the unauthorized sale of handbags. This verdict underscores the ongoing legal tensions between luxury brands and resellers, as luxury fashion continues to battle unauthorized distribution of its…
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP is facing legal scrutiny as a Colorado real estate developer and his company allege that the law firm negligently drafted a settlement agreement. This issue emerged from a dispute with members of the cannabis dispensary chain Native Roots. The outcome of the flawed agreement resulted in a significant arbitration award…
In a recent session, the Federal Circuit expressed skepticism about a lower court’s handling of a patent dispute involving the pharmaceutical company Fresenius Kabi USA and Heron Therapeutics. The case centers on two patents related to a nausea drug, with Fresenius Kabi challenging the validity of these patents. However, the appellate judges were not entirely…
In a recent legal maneuver, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals faced a setback as a Delaware federal judge nullified a $9.5 million jury award in their favor. The award was initially granted in an infringement case concerning patented inhalation treatments. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, involves a competitor’s inhaled nitric oxide treatment patent, now subject to delay until…
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a two-year prison sentence for a New York woman involved in trafficking counterfeit luxury products, dismissing her claim that legislative guidance advocating noncustodial sentences for select first-time offenders warranted a different outcome. The decision emphasizes the judiciary’s stance on intellectual property rights as the trafficking of…
Nearly two dozen photographers have entered into a settlement with Uber Technologies Inc. over allegations that the company had used their photographs on the Uber Eats platform without authorization. The case, which was filed in a Florida federal court, hinged on claims of copyright infringement as Uber allegedly utilized the images in its food delivery…
In a significant development within the burgeoning legal battles over artificial intelligence, a California federal judge has removed Boies Schiller Flexner from its role as interim class counsel in an ongoing lawsuit against Meta. The lawsuit, filed by a group of authors, alleges that their works were used unauthorizedly to train AI models. This decision…
On November 3, 2026, a former associate director was thrust into a legal battle when a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary accused her of misappropriating trade secrets. However, this narrative took a complex turn as she filed a counterclaim, asserting that the lawsuit served as retaliation for her previous complaints about discriminatory and retaliatory behavior by…
California is taking a stand against a contentious demand from the previous Trump administration concerning state broadband laws. While the state welcomes $1.42 billion in broadband grant funding, it rejects the condition to halt enforcement of its own net neutrality and telecommunications regulations. This complex situation sets the stage for potential legal skirmishes between the…
The tenure of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires reached a notable juncture as he navigated the intricacies of inter partes reviews (IPRs). This week, Squires granted four IPRs and denied six, marking what might be the final set of reviews under his leadership. The decisions were made just before his anticipated departure…
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has lifted a block on the Department of Justice’s probe into noncitizen voting practices in California. This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing tension between federal and state authorities over election oversight. The court’s ruling emphasizes limitations on judicial authority, particularly concerning the Department of Justice’s communications…
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated financial software company SS&C’s lawsuit against fintech firm Arcesium. SS&C alleges that Arcesium misappropriated trade secrets from its Geneva software to develop a competing product, Trinity. This ruling allows SS&C to proceed with its claims, potentially affecting the competitive landscape in the financial technology sector. The appellate…