A Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) student was sentenced to six months in prison on Tuesday, having been found guilty by a Hong Kong court of attempting to commit sedition. The sedition charges arose from the student’s plan to display a banner of The Pillar of Shame, a sculpture once erected in Hong Kong…
In a recent development in California’s legal circles, a State Bar Judge presiding over the disbarment trial of John Eastman has reportedly been critical of Eastman’s attorney for a pattern of leading question formulation. This happened during his examination of Garland Favorito, who is a founder of VoterGA, an organization dealing with election integrity in…
On Wednesday, a panel of judges from the Ninth Circuit expressed skepticism toward a proposed class action lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit alleges that the tech giant unlawfully gained more than $2 billion from unauthorized advertisements, which allegedly infringed upon the property rights of website owners. The judges posed questions during a hearing challenging the…
Amnesty International and over 200 civil society organizations have urged governments participating in the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to address the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) human rights record and climate policies. COP28, an annual global conference to discuss climate policies, is scheduled to run from November 30 through December 12. The civil society…
In a continued escalation of opposition scrutiny, security forces in Syria reportedly fired live rounds at anti-government protestors in Sweida, a predominantly Druze city in the southwest of the country. According to correspondent remarks relayed through Suwayda 24 news publication, the event took place near a local Ba’ath party building—a hotbed of power for Syrian…
In an ongoing patent dispute, an Illinois federal judge has ruled that China’s Hytera Communications must provide the source code for review. The spat arose when Motorola claimed that Hytera unlawfully copied its digital two-way radio technology, thereby infringing on seven of Motorola’s patents. The judge’s decision came about due to the insinuation that Hytera…
In a recent switch up in its legal leadership, Microsoft has promoted two in-house lawyers to defend its proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. The tech giant still faces antitrust challenges from the Federal Trade Commission regarding this procurement. The corporation is banking on the elevated legal leadership to navigate through the regulatory…
On September 2nd, over 20,000 individuals staged protests in Berlin which took the form of dances. Conflicting with common associations of protests as violent and disillusioned, this stand against the German Federal Ministry of Transport’s plans to expand the A100 highway, portrayed an entirely different image. The affected area, well-known for its vibrant nightlife, stands…
A recent legal battle surrounding potential customer confusion in the financial services sector has witnessed an early victory for venture capital-funded personal finance app Empower. In the trademark lawsuit involving the retirement finance brand also named Empower, a federal judge in Colorado ruled that it is “unlikely” that the app’s name would cause confusion among…
Hooters, the well-known restaurant chain, has filed allegations against a California-based franchisee in a Georgia federal court, stating that the franchisee has unlawfully continued to use the brand’s trademarks post the termination of their franchise agreement. According to Hooters, the referred franchisee is in breach of the contract for their failure to adhere to appropriate…
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has temporarily blocked a California statute barring firearm advertising which appeals to minors, a groundbreaking decision set to produce reverberations through the legal and advertising industries, and indeed, the broader public. The decision overturns a previous decision by the US District Court for the Central District…
Amid the tumultuous waters of the legal world, cruise line giant, Carnival Corp., recently urged a Delaware bankruptcy judge to dismiss what they deemed a “far-fetched” plea. The plea came as an emergency request from lenders to software company DeCurtis Holdings LLC. According to the contentious plea, the lenders requested a stay on part of…
Last week’s question in the legal profession: “Are legal rankings a substitute for thinking?” has sparked considerable discussion. The subject, presented by Christine Charnosky, a legal education reporter for Law.Com, appears to speak directly to leading figures in industry circles. Debate on the matter rages on with a spotlight on the extent to which rankings…
In a recent development, a federal judge in Oregon has ruled in support of Columbia Sportswear Co. The judge declined to strike certain parts of the company’s complaint against two ex-executives, whose conduct allegedly contravened their non-compete and trade secret agreements. The allegations leveled by the famous outdoor clothing and equipment manufacturer included claims of…
Close to ten years ago, Mexico’s energy sector was opened up to private investment for the first time. Naturally, international companies saw the pump primed for new ventures. Among these was Swiss petrochemicals company Proman, who saw an opportunity to produce ammonia for fertilizer production in an agriculturally significant region of northwestern Mexico, leveraging Canadian…
In recent legal news, some Columbia Law grads seem to have trouble grasping the concept of email chains. The story revolves around generational gaps in the utilization of digital communication tools — a seemingly never-ending cycle of reply-alls that turned into an email pandemonium. This story demonstrates the importance of effective communication strategies within law…
In recent legal developments, a Taiwanese entity has filed a patent lawsuit against tech titan Samsung. The claim revolves around alleged infringement of a patent related to wireless communications technology. The complaint targets a broad spectrum of 4G and 5G Galaxy products manufactured by the South Korean multinational company. Given the ubiquitous nature of Samsung’s…
In a noteworthy piece of legal news, Samsung has managed to evade a $4.3 million patent verdict brought against it by Prisua Engineering Corp. The dispute, which has been ongoing for over half a decade, involves a claim of infringement pertaining to an image-editing patent. The dismissal of the case resulted from a concurrent decision…
Rudolph Giuliani, the former Mayor of New York City and previous pro bono attorney of Donald Trump, recently offered his services to the impeachment inquiry into President Biden, as announced by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, despite currently being unlicensed to practice law. Giuliani made his offer during an appearance on Steve Bannon’s War Room podcast, stating…
In a concerning revelation, it is reported that a significant percentage of Black partners in prestigious law firms are leaving their posts due to disparate treatment related to race. Based on a survey conducted by Major Lindsey & Africa, a global leader in legal recruitment, it has transpired that racially driven disparate treatment prompts their…
Winston & Strawn is set for a leadership change for the first time in nearly two decades. The Am Law 50 firm is paving the path for its litigation leader, Steve D’Amore, currently the global co-leader of Winston & Strawn’s litigation department, to take over as the chair. This transition is scheduled to take place…
As the economic climate continues to pose challenges to technology firms, a number of corporations are exploring ways to trim their expenses. At the forefront of these cost-cutting strategies is the concept of applying a strategic pause in patent prosecution. This strategy may appear counterintuitive at first glance; after all, patenting is typically seen as…
In a world where technological progression seems to be moving at an unprecedented rate, it’s easy to think that some aspects of our lives may soon become relics. However, it’s important to understand that progress and optimization can, and should, be applied beyond technological leaps- even to our 401(k) plans. As Ary Rosenbaum of The…
In an interesting legal parallel to the legend of Robin Hood, a recent case showcased where the establishment came out on top, unlike in the famed story. This narrative was detailed in a noteworthy article on JD Supra, penned by Frantz Ward LLP. The allegorical case echoed the tale of Robin Hood, the man who…
The issue of the “Meaningful Benefit” requirement for Non-Quantitative Treatment Limitations (NQTLs) under the proposed regulations of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) is one every legal professional in the corporate and healthcare arena should familiarize themselves with. Prompted by the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury, these…