The Biden administration’s recent announcement regarding the drugs included in the inaugural round of Medicare price negotiations has raised some eyebrows within the legal fraternity. Legal experts foresee this development as potentially adding fuel to the ongoing litigation issues surrounding the program. It has been speculated that this move may pave the way for new…
Substantial conversations on intricate issues of design patents are at play in the Federal Circuit Court, with representation from diverse quarters like the legal counsels for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Taiwanese auto parts manufacturers, and preeminent insurance trade establishments. Among the debated topics is a legal operation undertaken by a competitor of General…
An Arizona-based consultant, who provides guidance to OnlyFans models, along with three former employees, who were allegedly lured from a rival, has been ordered to face a trade secrets lawsuit in Pennsylvania, following the decision of a federal judge that the court holds jurisdiction over the case. The plaintiffs in the suit claim that they…
A compromised resolution is in the offing in the case involving a co-founder of distinguished law firm LeClairRyan who is amid mounting tax issues related to the firm’s bankruptcy. After a prior settlement was emphatically dismissed as ‘offensive’ by a Virginia Federal Judge, there’s now prospect of approval for a subdued variation of the deal,…
In a significant development for organized labor, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has simplified the path to unionization, allowing unions to represent workers without necessitating a formal representation vote. The decision was handed down by the NLRB, led by its Democratic majority. As stated in the judgement, the case in question involved Cemex Construction…
In the year 2023, the ever-rising focus on “Environmental, Social, and Governance” (ESG) and sustainability topics has evidently dominated the headlines. According to a recent update from Clark Hill’s Automotive & Manufacturing Industry Outlook, the attention of various stakeholders remains firmly rooted in these areas. Considering the escalating frequency with which the term “ESG” appears…
An ongoing legal dispute has commanded the attention of international law circles as South American Intellectual Property law firm Marval O’Farrell Mairal seeks to recoup more than $170,000 in outstanding payments from several partners of the New York-based Abelman Frayne & Schwab LLP. The Argentinian firm has initiated legal proceedings in New York state court,…
Several partners of the New York-based legal firm, Abelman Frayne & Schwab LLP, are under spotlight as the South American intellectual property law firm, Marval O’Farrell Mairal, is pressing charges against them. As per the lawsuit, the Argentinian firm asserts the partners to be liable for a debt exceeding $170,000. This amount stems from IP…
Proskauer Rose, a leading international law firm, faces significant shifts in its operations in Greater China. All its full-time partners within this region have exited the firm. Key departures include Beijing funds partner Yong Ren, who joined the firm in 2014, and Hong Kong corporate partner Jeremy Leifer, a member of Proskauer since 2011. Details…
On Tuesday, an adversary lawsuit filed by the Girardi Keese bankruptcy trustee was dismissed by a California bankruptcy judge. The lawsuit aimed to reclaim $2.8 million, alleged to have been disbursed to BizJet, an aircraft maintenance company. The suit alleges these payments were part of the disgraced law firm’s fraudulent scheme to dupe creditors. Despite…
Law.com International recently undertook a comprehensive review of a vast array of submissions from leading law firms across Asia. Their objective was to compile Law.com’s inaugural list of Asia Rising Stars within the private equity field. Although the pool of contenders was impressively vast, the list has been meticulously whittled down to the top ten….
In a move sparking considerable interest in both the technology and legal sectors, the U.S. Copyright Office has recently extended an invitation to the public to comment on the use of copyrighted materials to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The agency aims to gauge opinions on whether these uses should be disclosed and to what…
In a recent decision that has captured the attention of legal professionals, a federal judge in Maryland has upheld a nearly $9 million verdict in favor of plaintiff Alia Salem Al-Sabah against defendant Jean Agbodjogbe. The judge dismissed allegations by Agbodjogbe that his attorney had a conflict of interest, declaring such allegations insufficient to demonstrate…
For commercial litigator Brian Kahn, the road to the courtroom was paved not solely with law books and court documents, but also with the humorous tunes of renowned parody artist Alfred “Weird Al” Yankovic. Kahn, before embarking on his legal career, envisioned himself following in the footsteps of the famous songsmith, whose wide-spanning career has…
In a significant ruling on Tuesday, the D.C. Circuit court announced a crucial decision concerning a niche publisher of gothic literature and the U.S. Copyright Office. The court concluded that the Copyright Office’s insistence for the publisher to submit physical copies of every new publication to the Library of Congress, under the threat of immense…
In a significant decision regarding employment law, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals expanded Title VII coverage through its ruling on the Hamilton, et al. v. Dallas County case on August 18, 2023. This decision constitutes a reversal of a nearly 30-year old line of precedent. Previously, actionable employment actions under Title VII were constrained…
The Islamabad High Court has suspended the conviction of Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan who had previously been found guilty of corruption. This decision follows an appeal made by Khan who argued that he wasn’t provided with a genuine right to defence. In August of this year, Khan was sentenced to three…
Legislators of the People’s Republic of China have initiated deliberations on a preschool education law. This proposed legislation underscores a firm commitment to providing accessible preschool education for all children in China. The draft law was tabled for discussion during the current session of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress. The need for…
The Melbourne law firm Arnold Block Leibler, despite its smaller size of just 43 partners and 150 lawyers, holds significant sway in the legal landscape. This is evidenced by its recently held 70th-anniversary celebration, which played host to a notably influential guest list. An assortment of individuals from across government, politics and corporate Australia were…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently filed its opening brief in a significant case at the U.S. Supreme Court. They have urged the Supreme Court to reverse a previous ruling by a lower court which, the SEC suggests, could inhibit their power to protect investors from potentially harmful conduct. This case potentially…
In a recent development, a complaint against a beachwear company over allegations of fraudulent trademark registration has been dismissed by a federal judge in Manhattan. The plaintiffs argued that the firm secured a trademark deceitfully to win a settlement from a competing company. However, the court ruled in favor of the defendant, stating that the…
In a significant legal development, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) upheld claims in a technology patent, decisively dismissing Amazon’s contention that the claims were too apparent to justify patent protection. This result presents vital ramifications, especially for corporations and law firms practicing in Intellectual Property rights. Amazon had contended at PTAB that the…
In a move that seemingly carves out fresh terrain in the field of telecommunication law, the Eleventh Circuit, via an unpublished per curiam opinion, established the stance that a mere receipt of an unwanted text is ample ground to forward a claim under the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (“FTSA,” Fla. Stat. § 501.059). The case…
In a recent edition of the EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource, respected legal professionals, Cynthia Rowland and Joe Hilliard, shared insights on the specifics of registering nonprofit corporations in New York and New Jersey. In this fifth sequence of a series of quick tip episodes, the duo shed light on several aspects…
The impending amendments to the Federal Rule of Evidence 702 has created a buzz in the legal fraternity even before its official implementation. Interestingly, courts are already citing them, indicating an assertive shift in judicial trends. These amendments, assigned by the Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules, call for more rigorous gatekeeping for expert opinions in…