Linklaters, a leading international law firm, has reportedly laid off multiple lawyers in its Greater China operations. The circumstances that led to this move have been described as a ‘prolonged downturn’. While additional specifics regarding the extent of the layoffs and their precise causes are not immediately available due to a paywalled source, these dismissals…
Rudy Giuliani, former New York City Mayor and personal lawyer to ex-President Donald Trump, is facing a claim of over $1.36 million in unpaid legal bills. This claim arises as a result of outstanding invoices from his legal representation during the criminal probe into the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and other…
In a development that could potentially influence the intellectual property landscape, a photographer who initiated legal action against celebrity tattoo artist, Kat Von D, for copyright infringement asked a federal judge in California to reconsider her decision. The dispute centers around Von D’s use of the photographer’s portrait of legendary jazz musician Miles Davis for…
A controversy has arisen in a California federal court as a man accused of driving the getaway vehicle in the fatal 2020 shooting of a federal courthouse security guard asserts he meant only to protest at the time of the incident. Within his testimony, the defendant clarified his intentions were to “yell at some cops…
An ongoing legal saga sees a determined inventor once more advocating for the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit and overturn its 2014 decision in Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International, better known as the Alice decision. The inventor puts forth that a separated high court decision on Amgen v. Sanofi substantiates his case. The Alice…
In the recent legal dispute involving streaming conglomerate Netflix, a Pennsylvania federal judge ruled on Monday that the company did not infringe upon any copyright laws as alleged by a tattoo artist, avoiding potential penalties that could have had implications for companies engaging in similar content production. The suit argues that Netflix unlawfully used a…
In a recent patent infringement case, a New York marketing company was found legally accountable by a federal jury in Long Island, which led it to owe almost $1.9 million to another entity. The case centred around the selling of Swiss Army knife-like gadgets, often used as promotional items by banks and other businesses –…
In a recent decision, a Delaware federal jury issued a ruling in favor of a sex toy manufacturer, allotting the company a substantial $12.8 million. This marked remedy arises from the jurors’ collective judgment that a competitor infringed on several of the plaintiff’s patents, specifically those relating directly to stimulation devices. Law360 provides more detailed…
Recent developments in LED patent litigation indicate that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board has invalidated a significant portion of claims in two patents. These patents were held by a small company based in South Carolina, which intended to pursue an infringement lawsuit against retail giant Walmart and a former subsidiary of General Electric. This…
Unrest unraveled near an Eritrean cultural festival in Stuttgart, Germany, culminating in the arrest of 228 individuals. The arrests were made after rioters reportedly assaulted festivalgoers and police officers, an episode that left 27 officers injured as law enforcement attempted to disperse the violent outbreak. Local authorities confirmed these details. The festival was hosted by…
In recent developments in the ongoing legal saga concerning the former US President Donald Trump, he seemingly confessed his involvement in a case currently under investigation. This full-throated admission has left his counsel in a difficult position. More details can be found here. His understanding and interpretation of the Constitution has also been called into…
In recent years, radical shifts have occurred within the major landscape of college sports, with Biglaw firms playing a major role in these transformations. A case in point is the unfolding scenario involving some of the biggest names in the Pac-12 sports conference, including Arizona, Arizona State, Cal, Colorado, Stanford, Oregon, USC, UCLA, Washington, and…
Criminal justice officials across the country have recently exhorted the Florida Supreme Court to reinstate a prosecutor suspended by Governor Ron DeSantis, alleging that the governor has overreached his authority. They argue that such action represents a perilous precedent, indicating that future measures will offer no protections against the undemocratic removal of elected leaders. The…
On September 12, 2023, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania made a significant decision, which affected the interpretation of patient safety reporting privileges under the Medical Care Availability & Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act. The case, Wakeem Ford-Bey v. Physician’s Care, saw the court interpret the privilege on a much narrower scale than previously. The MCARE…
A plant nursery, enmeshed in a bankruptcy case, has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to consider their argument concerning a challenged refund awarded to them. The nursery alleges that they had been overcharged by approximately $375,000 during the process; funds used to sustain the U.S. Trustee Program. The Office of the U.S. Trustee has raised…
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Len Stoler, Inc., alleging disability discrimination. In the lawsuit, the EEOC charges that the Baltimore-area car dealership violated federal law by demoting and subsequently firing an employee due to her disabilities. According to the EEOC’s allegations, the actions taken by Len Stoler, Inc….
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) recently announced the release of version 3.4 of their Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Tool. This recent version of the SRA tool is aimed to facilitate healthcare providers in conducting a…
Defense firms have long been warning of an impending wave of mass arbitration. However, the anticipated surge doesn’t seem to have materialized just yet. Instead, the prospect of mass arbitration remains, as Steven Weisburd, Los Angeles managing shareholder at Carlton Fields, describes it, a “theoretical possibility”. This information comes in the wake of the recent…
The business landscape is poised for significant changes, as announced revisions to consumer protection legislation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to come into effect on 14 October, 2023. The wide-reaching implications for corporations and legal professionals cannot be understated. With these alterations, both multinational and local businesses will need to adjust their…
As legal professionals, we all remember when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) came into effect on January 1, 2018, causing a significant shakeup in the tax landscape. The Act didn’t just impact personal income taxes; it affected small businesses, estate tax rules, capital gains rules, special needs accounts, and much more. The impacts…
In the world of brand protection and advertising law, recent updates have made the spotlight on Madison Reed, a hair color company. A case against the company, alleging that it crafted deceptive claims about its hair dye products is slated to continue, enduring a motion to dismiss. Madison Reed allegedly misrepresented the safety and quality…
In an announcement dated September 14, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a policy statement warning pharmaceutical companies against improper listings of patents in the FDA’s Orange Book. This is a remarkable move in the commission’s push to bolster generic competition and comes amid an era of rising scrutiny on practices perceived to thwart…
On February 7, the Division of Examinations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Division”) released its 2023 Examination Priorities (the “Exam Priorities”). These priorities appear to spotlight registered investment advisers (“RIAs”) and, more specifically, private fund advisers. The document underscores areas where heightened staff scrutiny is expected, one such area being the Marketing Rule….
A recent development in the Maryland legal landscape could see a significant impact on the digital advertising sector in the state. Taxpayer refund claims pertaining to the previously enacted Maryland digital ad tax (DAT), viewed by many as unlawful, are reportedly on the brink of being denied. According to JD Supra, reliable sources from Annapolis…
On September 12, the Arizona Supreme Court refrained from reviewing a case labeled ADP, LLC v. Ariz. Dep’t of Revenue, No. CV-23-0036-PR. Although this decision may seem unremarkable at a glance, its implications for the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry are profound. By allowing the Arizona Court of Appeals opinion in the same case to stand (254…