In a long-awaited decision, Corning Inc. emerged victorious in a drawn-out legal dispute over cell-culture technology. Earlier this week, a Minnesota federal judge sided with Corning in its ongoing legal skirmish with rival company Wilson Wolf. The dispute, which has spanned over a decade, revolved around claims of confidentiality abuse. Specifically, Wilson Wolf had accused…
A Manhattan federal judge has dismissed the most recent copyright lawsuit lodged by soul musician Ernie Hines against hip-hop artists Jay-Z, Timbaland and Ginuwine. The lawsuit pertained to the use of a guitar intro from one of Hines’ 1960s songs in contemporary tracks “Paper Chase” and “Toe 2 Toe”. The case thereby represents another notable…
Nishimura & Asahi, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Davis Polk & Wardwell, and Anderson Mori & Tomotsune are all providing legal advice for an exciting development in the Japanese business world. KKR-owned Japanese chipmaking equipment manufacturer Kokusai Electric’s $750 million initial public offering (IPO) in Japan is on the horizon. This significant event, taking place on…
Dunkin’ Brands, the parent company of the popular chain Dunkin’ Donuts, is taking legal action against a vaping manufacturer for alleged trademark infringement. The latter firm has been marketing its electronic cigarettes under the mark “Vapin’ Donuts”, thereby provoking Dunkin’s ire. The proceedings have been instigated in a New York federal court. Details in a…
A private equity investor in Dell Technologies Inc. is contesting a Chancery Court’s significant $266.7 million attorney fee award. This record-setting fee was granted to the class counsel in recognition of their efforts securing a substantial $1 billion settlement for stockholders. The litigation stems from a contentious $23.9 billion stock swap that transpired in 2018…
In the ongoing Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump and 18 additional defendants, a recent court order has determined that juror identities will be kept confidential. The presiding judge issued the order for non-disclosure on September 25, 2023. The court’s decision aims to protect the privacy of the jurors throughout the high-profile…
Facebook’s parent company, recently rebranded as Meta, is facing a new trademark lawsuit filed by a Bay Area technology recruiter also using the word “Meta” in its name. Despite initial negotiations, the two parties could not come to an agreement on how to share usage of the term. This dispute has led to another instance…
Dennis Pushilin, the leader of the Donetsk region and backed by Russia, has issued a decree implementing severe restrictions on public activities in the Donetsk region, a territory largely recognized as part of Ukraine but annexed by Russia. He asserted the necessity of such restrictions to reinforce public order and safety. The recently promulgated rules…
Imprisoned Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza has been transferred to a maximum-security prison in Siberia and placed in a tiny “punishment cell,” according to a Facebook post by his lawyer, Vadim Prokhorov. Kara-Murza was reportedly moved to IK-6, a maximum-security penal colony in Omsk. Details of the transfer were revealed in a letter written by…
In latest updates from the legal world, a Delaware federal court has dismissed the majority of the preliminary requests for judgement in an ongoing case between Thomson Reuters and ROSS Intelligence. Both firms are currently embroiled in a conflict concerning alleged infringement of the Westlaw research platform by ROSS Intelligence. The crux of the lawsuit…
A dispute between Thomson Reuters and ROSS Intelligence regarding an alleged violation of the Westlaw research platform’s intellectual property rights is set to go in front of a jury, according to a recent statement by a federal judge in Delaware. Both parties had sought victories ahead of trial, but these applications were for the most…
The Federal Circuit has made a judgment on a petition lodged by Realtek Semiconductor Corp. against an International Trade Commission (ITC) judge’s prior order, which hampered its witness from testifying. This arises out of a chip patent infringement case opposing Realtek to Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Despite Realtek raising objections over an alleged conflict involving…
On Monday, a New York federal judge sided with a magistrate judge’s recommendation to certify a class of authors in their legal dispute against an educational content company. The writers alleged that the said company violated its publishing agreement by not paying the promised royalties. Notably, the judge dismissed the company’s contention that the authors…
In a recent legal development, the family of the erstwhile Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, has lost their trademark lawsuit against Puerto Rico and its officials. The federal suit accused the defendants of the unauthorized use of Robert Clemente’s name and image. However, the verdict ruled in favor of the defendants by…
In a recent case that has drawn much attention, an Iowa lawyer is arguing for the unusual idea that sexual harassment should be protected under the First Amendment. Specifically, this dispute revolves around a controversial prison rape joke, which the lawyer in question insists had no sexual intent. More details on this case can be…
In a move to clamp down on technological aid to the Kremlin, the Biden administration has issued sanctions against nine companies. These companies, which hail from China, Finland, Germany, and Russia, are suspected by the U.S. of supplying drones to the Kremlin–a fact that further dilutes the line between technological advancements and political power plays…
Last year, the trial of four former U.S. Navy officials, embroiled in the extensive “Fat Leonard” bribery scandal, took an unexpected turn. As a federal jury in California was deliberating the case, the defense attorneys learned a disturbing detail: The lead special agent prosecuting the case allegedly gave false sworn statements in a similar case…
Law firms facing the challenge of maintaining their operations in China are finding it increasingly difficult to justify their significant presence in the country. The intricate cultural, political and legal landscape of China, coupled with its immense scale, can often pose unique difficulties. As many multinational corporations enhance their implications within the vast expanse of…
In a recent patent dispute, technology industry heavyweight Cisco was successful in affirming the final dismissal of a lawsuit brought against it by mCom IP, a company specializing in IP licensing. The lawsuit’s dismissal was decided in a Texas federal court following mCom IP’s notable absence at a crucial December hearing addressing Cisco’s motion to…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making waves, and its applications, especially within the legal sector, have been expanding rapidly. One such application gaining momentum is AI notetaking tools. In the modern work-from-home era where many important business meetings take place over platforms like Zoom, notetaking becomes a crucial yet cumbersome task. Documenting everything said during…
Continuing an ongoing legal dispute pertaining to trade secrets, California-based startup Rivos Inc. has alleged Apple of forcing its employees into signing illegitimate contracts intended to hamper competition and deter staff members from exiting their roles. The accusation forms the most recent development in the legal wrangle between the two companies. As per Rivos’s claims…
Renowned entertainment giants, AMC and Sony Pictures, were recently absolved of claims asserting trademark and trade dress infringement by Liberty Tax Service. The crux of the matter revolved around a fictional enterprise depicted in the critically-acclaimed television show “Better Call Saul”, implementing an imprisoned proprietor involved in embezzlement. The suit was dismissed by a federal…
As autumn season ushers in, many await the tantalizing aroma of pumpkin spice, the feverish excitement of football and the social conventions that accompany this time period. In an intriguing development as documented by JDSupra, last weekend, the University of Buffalo ran into a problematic situation. The fiercely admired football season, often seen as a…
In a contemporary communications landscape that is primarily digital, sound email management is more essential than ever. Ensuring we are sending emails to the correct recipients is a fundamental aspect of this, as the notorious “Reply” and “Reply All” buttons can often be dangerously close to each other. A misjudged reply can expose uncomfortable content…
In a recent development this Monday, the Federal Circuit refused to review previous decisions from the Western District of Texas. These rulings effectively dismissed two former Nokia patents, which had been subjects of a litigation brought against tech giant Google by a patent licensing company based in Waco, Texas. The patents, once owned by Nokia,…