For those who might not have kept pace with recent developments, let’s take a look back on some key narratives, firms, and insightful analyses that have captured attention on Law360 over the past week. This service delivers a vantage point at the very heart of rapidly-evolving legal issues, trends and developments. A subscription with Law360…
An Arizona attorney has been threatened with contempt of court by a Florida federal judge if he fails to produce documents requested by Taser for its lawsuit. The electric weapons manufacturer Taser is in a legal battle against Phazzer, believed to be the ‘true owner’ of its competitor’s products, and others who aim to recover…
In recent legal developments, a Florida federal judge has issued a stringent warning to an Arizona attorney, stating that he faces contempt of court charges should he fail to deliver documents under subpoena by Taser. This lawsuit engages the reputed ‘true owner’ of Phazzer, Taser’s rival company in the electrical weapons industry. Furthermore, collection efforts…
A trial has commenced over the death of a federal courthouse security guard back in 2020. The defense lawyer representing the charged individual argued during the opening statements on Friday that her client was forced to drive the alleged getaway vehicle under duress. According to her, a distressed individual held the accused at gunpoint. Contrary…
In a recent legal development, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, along with its telecommunications client, failed to get a trade secret case dismissed. The suit, initiated by a rival Florida telecom company, came in the aftermath of an alleged protective order violation during the discovery phase of a connected lawsuit. The presiding federal judge rejected…
Law firm Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, along with its telecommunications client, have failed in their attempt to dismiss a trade secret lawsuit lodged against them by a separate Floridian telecoms company. This decision was handed down by a federal judge last Friday. The lawsuit was initiated after the accused parties reportedly violated a protective…
The Rolling Stones, the legendary British rock band, have retaliated against a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against them by a Spanish guitarist. The guitarist accuses the Stones of plagiarizing his work for their pandemic-time single, “Living in a Ghost Town.” The band has argued that the case has been lodged in a federal court in…
A U.S. federal judge in California could potentially bring the $100-million intellectual property lawsuit bristling between rapper T.I. and MGA Entertainment to a third trial. Garnering significance from the recent Jack Daniel’s ruling by the Supreme Court, the judge indicated in a provisional order that previous jurors in the case may have been guided wrongly….
Hearst and Yahoo are set to face a tailored copyright lawsuit alleging unauthorized replication of photographs featuring Paul Simon’s property in their articles. A federal judge in New York asserted on Friday the claim was justifiably formulated as it alleged that Hearst was aware of potential infringement while sharing the images with Yahoo under a…
Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC is presently embroiled in a legal struggle aiming to bar a legal team from representing a Nevada-based toy manufacturer that, in 2020, initiated a lawsuit against Sony in a California federal court for purported contract violations. At the heart of Sony’s claim is the assertion that the lawyers in question had…
Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC has taken a firm stand against a legal team representing a Nevada-based toymaker, in a lawsuit Sony is facing over alleged contract violations. In this complex legal battle dating back to 2020, Sony’s primary contention lies in the assertion that the aforementioned legal team had engaged in consultations with a former…
In two recent Federal Circuit decisions, Bumble, the prominent dating app, and Sony, the multifaceted technology company experienced contrasting fates, mostly unclear due to a lack of detail in the one-line orders. The dating platform Bumble emerged successfully from a dispute with Ikorongo Texas, a patent-licensing firm. The conflict revolved around a district judge’s decision…
On August 30, 2023, a New Jersey appellate panel offered a pivotal clarification on the application of the affidavit of merit in negligence claims against physicians, specifically in cases involving failure-to-report suspected child abuse allegations. This verdict was promulgated in the notable case, M.M. v. Atl. Health Sys., 2023 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 1489 (App….
Earlier today, the Federal Circuit engaged in rigorous discussion regarding the novelty of a schizophrenia drug patent, which is currently held by Janssen. Teva Pharmaceuticals had previously attempted, without success, to invalidate the patent, questioning the apparent obviousness of the patented substance. The panel spent their morning session trying to understand the unique aspects of…
Timberland’s parent company has received a significant blow in its standoff with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The First Circuit court ruled on Friday that the company is obligated to remit a one-time payment of $505 million in relation to the transfer of intangible assets to an overseas subsidiary. This is contrary to Timberland’s earlier…
The recent auction of the Gulf of Mexico lease areas by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) signals potential uncertainty concerning the prospects for offshore wind in the Gulf. The auction results starkly contrasted with recent auctions, notably the BOEM 2022 auction for the New York Bight lease areas, where the Gulf’s auction did…
The legal profession is accustomed to rankings. Whether it’s ranking law schools, top lawyers, or the most influential legal minds, we’re always seeking to filter excellence. One criterion of note is the Law Review rankings, a publication that often influences the development and understanding of the law. A prestigious law review is considered a significant…
In an unusual development, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has ruled out recusal despite an attorney’s clear connections with his Substack, raising implications for the ideal of judicial impartiality. You can read more on this unfolding situation here. Meanwhile, Justice Brett Kavanaugh seems to be in a phase of introspection with no definitive plan for…
In a highly anticipated development in litigation finance, a U.S. judge has ruled that Argentina is obliged to pay a staggering sum of $16 billion. This ruling arrives in a case supported by Burford Capital, a significant player in litigation funding. This lawsuit was initiated by investors who incurred significant losses, following Argentina’s nationalization of…
Pop singers Sam Smith and Normani have successfully defended themselves against a copyright infringement lawsuit in California federal court alongside record labels Sony and Universal Music. The lawsuit alleged similarities between the melodic phrases of their 2019 hit song “Dancing With a Stranger” and an older song of a similar name. However, the court ruled…
In recent legal news, Personalized Media Communications (PMC) voiced its argument to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding a decision that quashed a $308.5 million infringement verdict it had previously obtained against technological giant, Apple. PMC’s allegations rest on the assertion that the counter decision was an unjust deviation from established case law. The initial verdict…
The Supreme Court’s role in deciding ‘cases’ vs ‘controversies’ has recently become a topic of discussion among legal professionals. Critics argue that the justices are making decisions on broad legal matters based on questionable factual assertions, or what some are referring to as “fake cases”. Take for example, last Friday night’s event, where Joe Kennedy,…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) made an announcement on Friday that Taliban authorities continue to perpetrate gender-based crimes against women and girls in Afghanistan. The announcement comes with a call from Elizabeth Evenson, the international justice director at HRW, for coordinated international community support to ensure that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has the necessary resources…
On September 8, 2023, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) found that numerous claims in a patent on a treatment for strokes caused by blood clots were invalid. Crediting Penumbra Inc., a medical device company, with providing enough evidence, PTAB stated that the claims made in the patent were too obvious. The patent revolves…
In an era where many firms are setting stringent policies on in-office work, some are embracing the potential benefits of remote positions instead. One such firm taking the latter approach is Husch Blackwell, with its virtual office—The Link. At the helm as managing partner of The Link is J.Y. Miller, a forward-thinker who has taken…