Indicative of the legal industry’s growth across Asia, several esteemed law firms, including Atsumi & Sakai, White & Case, and Baker McKenzie, are expanding their partner base in the region. Notably, major hiring sprees previously seen in the West are now being mirrored here, underscoring Asia’s increasing importance in global legal practice. These new additions…
Abortion rights advocates in Arizona have recently taken substantial steps forward, filing the initial paperwork to propose an amendment to the state’s constitution. If successful, this amendment, called the Arizona Abortion Access Act, would affirm the right to an abortion in Arizona and will be set to appear on the 2024 ballot. The group behind…
The editor-in-chief of technology news website Gizmodo has entered a legal dispute with tech giant Apple Inc., accusing the company of plagiarising his 2016 published book, “The Tetris Effect”, in their latest release, a film titled “Tetris.” In a statement, the Gizmodo chief editor claimed that the Apple-produced film is “substantially similar in almost all…
British singer-songwriter Dua Lipa has been denied a bid to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit over her 2020 hit, “Levitating”. In a New York federal court ruling issued on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, the judge indicated that the plaintiffs, writers of a 1979 disco track, have managed to state “just enough facts” to level a…
In recent legal news, Texas First Bank, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT), and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), collectively known as the Proposed Intervenors, have sought the court’s permission to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final small business lending rule. Reported by legal experts at…
The ongoing patent battle over Apple Watch could potentially transform the role of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), according to Apple Inc. The technology giant has recently expressed its concerns to the Federal Circuit regarding the ITC’s decision to ban the importation of Apple Watches due to patent infringement claims. In response to the…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently implemented definitive rules on cybersecurity, eliciting far reaching implications. These regulations mandate companies to bring to light certain disclosures that have traditionally been kept confidential or unveiled in a highly managed manner. This new set of rules may pave the way for escalated attention from not…
A recent libel suit filed by attorney Mark Geragos against the Los Angeles Times has come to an abrupt end. The suit concerned the Times’ reportage on payouts from a $37 million settlement for Armenian Genocide victims, which was also under investigation by the State Bar. A Californian state judge has now concluded this case,…
BakerHostetler, a prominent law firm, has submitted a request to a California federal judge seeking permission to withdraw itself from representing a PetroSaudi unit on account of mounting unpaid legal fees. This development comes in the wake of the law firm’s communication to the Ninth Circuit that PetroSaudi was preparing to escalate its legal fight…
Cellspin, the patent owner, is persistently urging the Federal Circuit to retroactively disqualify a California federal judge from an intellectual property dispute involving Fitbit LLC, a unit of Google. Moreover, the company makes an argument that the outcome of the case may have extensive implications for the United States’ judicial system. In various legal scenarios,…
In a significant unfolding event within American intellectual property law, Cellspin is maintaining its effort to have the Federal Circuit retroactively disqualify a California federal judge from a suit that involved the Google unit, Fitbit LLC. As reported by Law360, the patent holder argues that this case has widespread ramifications for the American judicial system….
On June 20, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed significant amendments to the existing rules related to the use of certain chemicals. A record of this proposal can be found published in the Federal Register. Known as the Significant New Use Rules (SNURs), these amendments fall under the authority of the Toxic Substances…
A recent report reveals that U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap has declared a pause on all deadlines relating to the ongoing dispute between the California Institute of Technology and electronics conglomerate Samsung. On Tuesday, Caltech and Samsung informed the court that they are on the verge of signing a settlement agreement, intended to resolve the…
On August 8, 2023, a series of events unfolded at the Federal Circuit that caught the attention of legal professionals worldwide, when not one, but two independent inventors lost their respective appeals. Despite the body of the article not being fully available, one can gather a substantial amount of insight simply by examining the particulars…
Online churches have emerged as a new area where legal issues are surfacing, the most recent one being a trademark dispute. Recently, an online church presented its case in front of a Federal Circuit panel, challenging the legal setback it had encountered trying to trademark the phrase “get ordained.” Quick to draw attention was the…
In a significant development in the finance sector, HSBC has vehemently defended its hiring of multiple former Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) employees. This defense comes in the face of a $1 billion poaching lawsuit filed by First Citizens Bank. First Citizens Bank had previously acquired remnants of the bankrupt California lender, SVB. However, HSBC counters…
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize numerous sectors, including the legal profession where applications range from contract analysis to legal research. Now, even family office structures are finding beneficial uses for AI, although they must also navigate the potential risks associated with its adoption. This technology’s increasing prevalence prompts individuals and businesses…
In a recent development within the banking industry, Credit Suisse, the Swiss multinational investment bank, has reportedly made significant workforce reductions outside of Switzerland. The reductions, primarily affecting its non-Swiss staff, denote another wave of lay-offs in the finance sector, a sector already grappling with immense pressure resulting from the ongoing financial pandemic. Interestingly, this…
In a significant turn of events for InterDigital Inc., a California federal judge has dismissed a suit accusing the company of violating antitrust laws. Filed by a Swiss chipmaker, the lawsuit alleges that InterDigital demanded excessively high royalty rates to license patents considered crucial to 3G and 4G cellular technology standards. The judge, however, granted…
A proposed class action in California federal court points its finger at Fenwick & West LLP, the former counsel for the now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX. According to the accusations bubbling to the surface, the law firm enlisted its expertise in the creation of so-called ‘shadowy entities’. These, the plaintiffs claim, became conduits through which FTX…
In a significant move, Dentons, once recognized as the largest law firm globally, has dropped to being simply a very large firm, as detailed by Above the Law. This size reduction primarily results from changes impacting its Dacheng partnership. However, it is important to note that Dentons remains a giant within the legal sector, boasting…
While pursuing a career in law appears fulfilling to the majority, the reality stands: law is not a suitable path for everyone. Intriguingly, one such individual who realized this early in his career was not just any novice lawyer, but the internationally recognized actor known for roles in “300,” “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The…
The producer of a Kim Kardashian-themed energy drink has raised allegations of copyright infringement against a competitor in the beverage industry, along with a social media influencer. This battle over image rights was ignited after the rival company used an image strongly resembling the copyrighted, Kardashian-endorsed visual to hawk its own pink-hued beverage on Instagram….
As legal professionals working in law firms and corporations, it is imperative to have all the necessary documents in order, especially for a 401(k) plan sponsor. The cost of missing a document extends beyond the price of a carbon copy as I will illustrate in this article spotted on Jdsupra.com. Based on an article penned…
In light of the rapidly approaching compliance date, Corporate law professionals should be aware of the forthcoming obligations imposed by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Enacted in 2021, the CTA had been slow to implement as the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) devised its regulations. However, the deadline for compliance looms ever closer….