In recent legal world developments, partners from two renowned law firms, HFW and Pinsent Masons, have decided to step away from their firms to take on general counsel roles. Notably, HFW’s Ben Bury has taken an in-house position with Gammon Construction, while Pinsent Masons’ Alexander Shepherd has joined Evolution Data. Such transitions underscore the evolving…
Beijing-based Jingsh Law Firm is set to expand its global footprint, with plans to open offices in Australia and Mexico, adding to its growing international presence. With over 5,000 employees, Jingsh is one of China’s largest law firms by headcount. Earlier this year, the firm announced plans to establish an office in Paris, which will…
In a significant development, former Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black has asked a New York federal judge to sanction law firm Wigdor LLP. The firm represents a plaintiff, an autistic teenager, accusing Black of perpetrating a rape at Jeffrey Epstein’s townhouse in 2002. Black maintains that the entire accusation is a fabrication, vouching that…
ALM kicked off the first ever New England Legal Awards this week, aiming to honor exceptional attorneys from over 80 firms in the region. Among them is Amanda Border, a corporate partner at Kirkland & Ellis’s Boston office. Making a name for herself as one of the youngest U.S equity female partners at Kirkland, Border…
According to a recent article, ALM’s inaugural New England Legal Awards are taking place this week in Boston, aiming to shine a spotlight on exceptional attorneys from over 80 firms across the region. One of these lawyers making waves is Nicholas R. Bamonte, currently based at Berchem Moses. Bamonte began his career with a solo…
In a striking ruling, a Delaware federal judge has drastically reduced a jury’s damages verdict against Intuitive Surgical Inc. from $10 million down to a mere $1. The reduction comes as a result of Rex Medical LP’s failure to present reasonable evidence supporting their claims. Rex Medical LP had based its demands on the value…
In a notable development in the legal landscape of intellectual property rights, a Delaware federal judge recently decided to reduce a jury’s $10 million damages verdict against Intuitive Surgical Inc. to a mere $1. The significant change to the financial repercussions for the tech firm came about due to insufficient evidence provided by Rex Medical…
The recent suspension of Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman has left the legal community with a mix of concern and curiosity. The suspended federal judge is currently under investigation concerning her mental fitness to serve in the court. This incident, as unfortunate as it is, raises serious questions regarding the contentious methodology involved within such…
The legal professional community continues to react to Wednesday’s suspension of Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman. The decision by her peers to put Judge Newman on hold during an ongoing investigation into her mental fitness has prompted significant discussion. This unfortunate turn of events in a notably challenging case, has led to concerns and questions…
In a closing argument over a high-stakes intellectual property dispute, a government prosecutor claimed that three executives of Fujian Jinhua, a Chinese state-owned semiconductor maker, conspired to steal trade secrets related to memory technology from US-based company Micron. This case, which has played out in a criminal bench trial overseen by a California federal judge,…
In an intriguing turn of events in the world of patent litigation, technology giant Microsoft Corp. is seeking sanctions against Ramey LLP, a patent plaintiff firm with a considerable record of such suits. The motion was tabled before a Texas federal judge earlier this week. The sanctions are being sought by Microsoft for a lawsuit…
In an ongoing contract dispute, Brandr Group LLC has alleged that Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) is deliberately misrepresenting the terms of their agreement to secure the rights to the name, image, and likeness of college athletes at lower prices. The agency has contested these claims vigorously, in an effort to keep the lawsuit alive. The…
In a retrial over damages, a California federal jury has ruled that retail giant Lowe’s must pay nearly $1.8 million to Epistar for violating its lighting technology patents. This patent infringement ruling places the home improvement retail chain in a slightly lesser financial liability than what a preceding jury had decreed. This legal development follows…
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently ushered in comprehensive amendments to the regulatory framework that oversees private investment funds, including hedge funds and private equity funds. These amendments, which became effective on August 23, 2023, constitute the most pivotal alterations since the SEC imposed rules under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform…
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA) into law on September 15, 2022. Due to take effect on July 1, 2024, the CAADCA is poised to impact the online compliance landscape concerning children’s privacy and safety significantly. Despite a recent injunction against the Act, it is advisable for businesses to…
In an unexpected shift, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recommended that marijuana be rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The recommendation was presented in a letter sent on August 29, 2023, to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). In the world of federal…
In their bi-monthly report, ‘Talent Without Borders: Immigration Insights’, for the months of September and October 2023, Holland & Hart – Employers’ Lawyers elaborate on the updates provided by the Department of State in the October 2023 Visa Bulletin. Detailed insights can be accessed here. On September 15, 2023, the Department of State published the October…
This week, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) protested against the recent ruling by a district judge, aimed to halt the enforcement of regulations on “ghost guns,” to the Fifth Circuit. The ATF argued that the lower court’s injunction, which was unexpectedly imposed earlier this month, is in dire violation of core…
David Cohen, the special master presiding over the multidistrict opioid litigation, has found himself in a potentially precarious professional situation. The source of contention stems from an August 28 email Mr. Cohen intended to send to himself, featuring notes on the bellwether trial process in the complex set of court cases against pharmacy benefit managers…
In a substantial development aimed at clarifying standards for Title VII retaliation claims, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Carr v. New York City Transit Authority. The decision comes in the wake of a similar determination by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals which clarified its perspective on properly pled Title VII disparate…
Medical technology company Stryker Corp. has lodged two appeals in an attempt to reverse patent board rulings that invalidated its patents for a surgical implant. The initial rulings came after numerous patents claims were challenged by Berkshire Hathaway-owned rival, OsteoMed. The disputed patents are also central to a related legal case in an Illinois federal…
In a recent ruling, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has rebuffed an attempt by a Tennessee-based soccer club to register a mark for the “Chattanooga Red Wolves SC” and its corresponding design. The decision was based on the grounds that consumers might potentially mistake it for merchandise associated with Arkansas State University. This…
In a clear statement about the severity of sexual harassment in the corporate environment, a former partner at the Polsinelli law firm has initiated a $20 million lawsuit. The claim challenges the implicit toleration such issues have often seen in the past, emphasizing that preemptive admissions of misconduct are no safeguard against legal proceedings. Insider…
In a startling development from the legal world of sports entertainment, a personal injury lawsuit presented unexpected complications for the Washington Commanders Football Team (formerly known as Pro-Football Inc.). As reported by Law.com, a federal judge in Maryland rejected the team’s motion to default to arbitration. This decision originated from a user experience that started…
Rudolph W. Giuliani, former New York City mayor and personal lawyer to Donald Trump, has found himself at the center of a financial lawsuit filed by his own legal counsel. Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP, the firm retained by Giuliani for representation in a November 2019 investigation by New York federal prosecutors, alleges that they…