In today’s intricate business landscape, keeping up with continuously evolving compliance programs can be quite a challenge. As these complexities rise, so does the need for the use of advanced technologies. As reflected in a recent episode of the award-winning podcast ‘Data Driven Compliance‘, hosted by Tom Fox, data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are…
On August 1, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) declared the first set of product and service categories that were selected for the expansion of its Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing. The announcement plays a role in a more extensive effort that was previously declared last year to widen the…
Global law firm Dentons is reportedly ending its association with Beijing Dacheng Law Offices. This notable split comes as a response to China’s newly implemented data privacy and cybersecurity regulations. Notably, this association previously brought thousands of lawyers under the Dentons banner, significantly expanding its global reach and areas of practice. The shake-up in this…
The intersection of privacy law and trade secret law has become a complex battleground in recent years as companies increasingly collect and use data about their customers. With this scenario, compliance with both laws evolves into a critical challenge for enterprises aiming to protect their intellectual property and the privacy of their customers, as pointed…
In the latest developments within the corporate law sphere, Connecticut-based tech consulting firm Gartner Inc. has requested a federal judge to discard counterclaims raised in a contentious lawsuit. These counterclaims were presented by The Hackett Group Inc., with the accusation that Gartner Inc. has been unlawfully seeking out trade secrets. This move from Gartner Inc….
In accord with a recent ruling, a New York federal judge throws his support to a near $16.6 million arbitrated award issued to Acorda Therapeutics Inc. Acorda Therapeutics, the American biotechnology company based in Ardsley, New York, has been in dispute with Ireland’s global biopharmaceutical company, Alkermes PLC, consequent to a bone of contention revolving…
In a recent development, the Seventh Circuit has given the green signal for Nulogy Corp. to pursue its lawsuit against Deloitte. Nulogy Corp., a software company, alleges that Deloitte misused its proprietary information in collaboration with Menasha Packaging Co. The Seventh Circuit’s decision revitalises the lawsuit that had been initially lodged by Nulogy Corp., injecting…
Tesla Inc., the renowned electric vehicle company, has been accused of patent infringement. According to a recent filing in a Texas federal court on August 7, 2023, Graphite Charging Co., claims Tesla used their patented technology to develop their charging stations, related applications, and autonomous control systems. Graphite Charging Co.’s patents specifically cover inventions for…
In recent news, IP Data Co., a patent owner, accused Canadian e-commerce firm Shopify of initiating a ‘smear campaign’ by urging it to disclose more about its funding. The tech company has referred to the Shopify’s move as nothing more than an attempt for publicity. The controversy rose to prominence when Shopify demanded more transparency…
In an ongoing scrutiny of events surrounding the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly contested what he deems an overly restrictive protective order proposed by federal prosecutors. According to details available from a Law360 report, the proposed order pertains to the handling of sensitive discovery materials in a case indicting…
In an unexpected development, Dentons, one of the world’s most expansive law firms, has decided to terminate its merger with Dacheng, its mainland China arm. According to the details shared by Dentons with its clients during partner communications, the firm intimated that it will be “modifying its relationship with Beijing Dacheng Law Offices”. Under the…
In a move indicative of the ever-increasing importance of digital security, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted final rules necessitating public companies to disclose substantial cybersecurity incidents. The rules also require these companies to provide pertinent information regarding their cybersecurity risk management strategy and governance structures. This development applies to firms that are…
Reliable legal news sets the tone for the start of a busy work week. A recommended morning read for Monday, August 7, 2023, focuses on a fresh compilation of news articles, insightful commentary, and other significant links specifically related to the United States Supreme Court. Of particular note is an intriguing article detailling Justice Clarence…
In a significant development, a Beverly Hills urologist, Dr. James Elist, is potentially looking at an approximate $46 million in damages. This comes after a California federal jury found a Houston-based urologist, along with other unidentified individuals, guilty of stealing Dr. Elist’s trade secrets pertaining to a cosmetic penile implant procedure. Legal professionals around the…
In a significant development emerging from the Colorado judiciary, former Chief Justice Nathan B. Coats has been censured by a special tribunal. The tribunal’s move was in response to Coats authorizing a $2.7 million no-bid contract for a former high-level judicial department employee. This decision came despite allegations of “serious misconduct” floating around the employee…
The American Psychological Association (APA) has begun to lobby for the elimination of mental health history enquiries during the licensing process for aspiring attorneys. The APA contends that prospective lawyers should not be obligated to provide disclosure about prior mental illness diagnoses or treatments. The APA’s move underscores growing concerns about the potential stigmatization of…
In a key legal dispute in North Carolina, a Federal Judge has ruled that a patent claim central to the case is invalid. The patent, originally issued for an automated “data processing network”, is owned by a prolific litigator. The litigator’s latest legal battle is against an online company that sells binders. Emerging from this…
In a noteworthy recent development, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has ruled against Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics Inc. The PTAB invalidated all claims of a patent owned by the company, which pertains to materials used in chemical manufacturing. This ruling was made after a challenge from Scientific Design Co. Inc. Although details surrounding…
In a response to the evolving demands of the legal services sector, Dechert LLP is permitting its current summer associates to defer their expected start dates by a full year. The law firm, which initially planned for the associates to start in the fall of 2024, is now offering these individuals the option to begin…
US District Court Judge Lewis Kaplan recently dismissed former President Donald Trump’s counter-defamation suit against author E. Jean Carroll. Carroll publicly accused Trump of sexual assault, with a jury finding that Trump had sexually assaulted and defamed Carroll by accusing her of lying. In response to these charges, Trump had claimed that Carroll’s statements on…
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Kuwait have urged their citizens to promptly exit Lebanon amid escalating conflicts in the country’s largest Palestinian refugee camp, Ein El Hilweh. Over the past weekend, these three nations released independent warnings to their citizens through various communications channels. On Saturday, the Saudi Arabian embassy advised its…
In an unfolding legal drama in New York state court, two “virtual restaurant” firms have lodged a countersuit against YouTube influencer MrBeast. The restaurateurs claim that the popular content creator, with whom they partnered to launch the MrBeast Burger joint, violated their contract. According to the plaintiffs, MrBeast effectively spoiled the burger business by making…
In a recent development, Hong Kong-based furniture manufacturer Man Wah Holdings Ltd. has been permanently prohibited from selling a cup-holder design by a federal magistrate judge, marking the conclusion of an intellectual property dispute. The jury found that the design in question infringed on a patent held by a yet unidentified company from Wisconsin, USA….
In light of the escalating temperatures across large sections of the United States, employer obligations regarding workplace safety become a matter of urgent importance. The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers striking figures on the health risks related to these climatic conditions. Since 2011, over 400 workers in the US have lost their lives due to…
The landscape of international law is continually adapting, such as the recent shift towards a paperless listing regime in the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“the Stock Exchange”). This development has been met with enthusiasm for its push to introduce modern efficiency in response to the growing need for sustainable practices across multiple industries,…