In a recent strategic move, Nishimura & Asahi, lauded as the largest law firm in Japan by headcount, has initiated an alliance with Philippine-based law firm Sy & Partners. This recent development is part of Nishimura & Asahi’s ongoing initiative to further its reach across the Southeast Asian region. It is worth noting that the…
John Eastman recently maintained his position during his disbarment trial in California on September 6, 2023. Eastman asserted his belief that the 2020 presidential election was stolen and claimed that former Vice President Mike Pence held sway over the process of electoral vote counting. Eastman also alleged that the accounts of a crucial conversation provided…
Boeing, the American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, is currently seeking to have a lawsuit filed by an aerospace engineering company dismissed. The plaintiff has lodged an accusation that Boeing has stolen their patented technology. Boeing’s contention is that the aerospace company is seeking to turn a business disappointment into an implausible…
Ye, known previously as Kanye West, has taken legal action against a user of Instagram for purportedly leaking his non-public music without approval, according to a report. The action was initiated in a California state court, where the Instagram user is alleged to have violated contract terms and misappropriated trade secrets. The legal proceedings raise…
A recent legal dispute has erupted in Seattle, where the Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority has initiated legal action against Pike Place Fish Market Inc., the prominent tenant of Seattle’s historic downtown market. The allegations, as laid out in a complaint submitted to a federal court in Seattle on Wednesday, express concern that…
In a significant development in the ongoing battle against counterfeit products, Amazon launched two lawsuits in Seattle federal court on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. The company has accused two social media influencers of using their platforms to advertise knockoff luxury brand products. These influencers, according to Amazon, are part of a wider scheme involving third-party…
Noted tech-giant Apple Inc. has successfully defended its stance regarding a wireless charging patent in a recent challenge. On Tuesday, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) declined against letting Irish patent licensing company, Scramoge Technology Ltd., amend this particular patent. The PTAB supported Apple’s argument that the anticipated new claims put forward by Scramoge…
In a development that some in legal and business circles may describe as ‘extraordinary’, a Delaware vice chancellor recently endorsed a $167.5 million settlement in response to rigorous direct and derivative challenges to CBS Corp.’s $30 billion procurement of Viacom Inc. back in 2019. The judge found the decision to approve the settlement to be…
On Wednesday, the Connecticut Supreme Court commenced its 2023-24 term by hearing arguments in two of the three appeals that have sprung from a trade secrets conflict. The major parties involved in this dispute are Dur-A-Flex Inc., based out of East Hartford, and multiple defendant companies associated with former Dur-A-Flex employee and research chemist, Samet…
In a notable decision, a California federal judge has ruled in favour of a photographer who accused Penske Media Corp.’s celebrity real estate website, Dirt.com, of infringing his copyright protected works. The ruling is an early win for the photographer, as it rejects Penske Media Corp.’s assertion of ‘fair use’ as an affirmative defense. The…
In a recent development, the American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has issued a formal opinion, articulating concerns over witness “coaching”. This step is seen as an attempt to maintain the integrity of testimony while being aware of the nuanced difference between legal witness preparation and the undesirable influence on…
A recent development in an alleged $5 million investor fraud case entails a New York federal judge deciding not to instruct prestigious law firm Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP to release case files concerning two former clients. These former clients claim that the withheld material is necessary for their defence against charges. The elite law…
In recent legal developments, a Federal Circuit panel dismissed an effort to revitalize claims in an antenna system patent. This patent had been nullified by the Patent and Trial Appeal Board, despite procuring a $2.4 million infringement verdict in Texas federal court. Principally, these patent claims are related to an antenna system used in technological…
On Tuesday, four Hong Kong university students’ attempt to overturn their riot convictions and sentences through appeal were collectively refused by the Hong Kong Court of Appeal. Judge Derek Pang Wai-cheong expressed the court’s constrained patience towards riot defendants who claim to be reporters or humanitarian workers, without providing testimonies at their trials. this was…
In a recent decision, a federal judge from California rebuffed software company Proofpoint’s call for attorney fees in a contentious $14 million trade secret theft case versus a former executive and rival firm that subsequently employed him. Judge’s ruling draws from his conclusion that the evidence substantiating the jury’s verdict of willful misappropriation of trade…
A US federal judge has instructed the state of Texas to shift its controversial floating barrier from the central waters of the Rio Grande to the riverbank. The judge’s orders come as a preliminary injunction document that was granted on Wednesday by US Senior District Judge David Alan Ezra, as a result of the US…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is under the lens for their enhanced scrutiny over initial enrollments and changes in ownership and management amidst consolidation and restructuring efforts within hospices. This renewed attention is in relation to new and proposed modifications to CMS’s provider enrollment screening. This should be of considerable interest to…
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. has recently assumed an honorary position on the advisory board of a new law school program at Catholic University of America. This new program explores the intersection of originalism and Catholicism, according to Law360. Notably, this novel program was reported to be fully funded by an anonymous…
In the ongoing FTX Chapter 11 case, the court-appointed fee examiner has put forth a recommendation that urges the presiding Delaware bankruptcy judge to provide interim endorsement for professional fees and costs surpassing $111 million. This sum corresponds to the total expenditures incurred in the second trimester of the proceedings. This substantial amount underscores the…
The first televised trial in relation to the Fulton County Superior Court case involving Trump started recently. The proceeding took place before Judge Scott McAfee, attracting significant attention as it was livestreamed on YouTube. A key factor highlighted was a potential conflict between Georgia’s comprehensive RICO law and its guarantee of a right to a…
Following recent reports, it’s now confirmed that Joe Jonas is in the process of divorcing Sophie Turner, with the marriage defined as being “irretrievably broken”. As the couple begins to untangle their bond under the US legal system, the celebrity world watches on with interest. The question that has piqued the interest of many legal…
Elon Musk, the controversial billionaire entrepreneur known for championing freedom of speech, has filed a lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The dispute reportedly arises from derogatory comments that Musk claims the organization made against him, criticizing this rhetoric as potentially anti-Semitic. This has led to heated discussions among free speech activists and legal professionals…
Earlier this year, when my name was being mentioned on a lesser-known website and app, Fishbowl, I began to explore its potential. Initially, it was an unfamiliar platform, where a debate about my writing style was taking place. However, involvement in this exchange introduced me to the benefits that Fishbowl could bestow upon the legal…
In a recent ruling, an Ohio appeals court reversed and remanded a jury verdict of nearly $1 million relating to a medical malpractice case, citing prejudicial errors and improper jury instruction at the trial court level. These errors, according to the appellate court, compromised the defence’s case warranting a new trial. The September 1 opinion…
Wireless and video technology company, InterDigital, has reportedly instigated legal proceedings against tech giants Lenovo and Motorola, alleging patent infringements. The claims, made in federal district court and at the International Trade Commission, concern an assortment of Lenovo and Motorola devices. These range from laptops and desktop computers to tablets and smartphones, which are allegedly…