Amid growing tensions between Kosovars and Serbians, Kosovo police raided several locations in the northern part of the country last Friday following a weekend fraught with violence resulting in four casualties. The unrest was kindled on Sunday when the Diocese of Raška-Prizren reported an incident involving a group of masked men in an armored vehicle…
Iranian authorities opened fire on protests in Zahedan, marking one year since riot police shot and killed 100 people in an event known as “Bloody Friday.” The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) reported that 23 protesters were injured in the recent clashes, amongst them at least four children. The term “Bloody Friday” refers to…
Turkey’s Supreme Court of Appeals recently upheld much of the controversial Gezi Park ruling. The social and political upheaval, named after a central park in Istanbul, sprung from anti-government protests in 2013. Alongside this ruling, the court decided to maintain the life sentence without parole awarded to civil rights activist and philanthropist, Osman Kavala, along…
Last week was jam-packed with engaging legal firms, stories, and expert analyses. Among the ones gaining the most traction on Law360 however, some are particularly worthy of a second glance. Law360, well-regarded for its rapid and comprehensive coverage of legal issues and trends, publishes an excess of 200 articles daily. These articles span more than…
The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), a unit in the Israeli Ministry of Defense, announced on Thursday that the Erez Crossing in the Gaza Strip has been reopened for workers to leave the area. However, whether the border reopening will continue is subject to an ongoing assessment of the situation. There have…
In a recent hearing, an Illinois federal judge noted uncertainty over whether the University of Illinois surrendered its legal right to manipulate images of its former Native American mascot. Launched just last Friday, his ruling suggested that considerable questions still persist regarding the university’s practice of licensing the emblem since it was decommissioned in 2007….
Disturbances persist at the disbarment trial of John Eastman as a California State Bar judge admonishes Eastman’s attorney. The attorney’s continued efforts to qualify a witness as an expert, despite previous refusals, led to the rebuke. Highlighting this as a breach of a fundamental rule, the judge emphasized that Eastman should not expect any “special…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently agreed to a $19 million settlement with a Deutsche Bank subsidiary, following concerns over the bank’s control measures related to its stated environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. This occurrence may prove to be a litmus test for future public companies, providing possible insights into the outcomes…
The realm of copyright law could be set for significant change should the U.S. Supreme Court affirm a key Eleventh Circuit ruling. The case in question involves a music producer who was not restricted by time limitations in recovering additional damages in a copyright lawsuit. The desired affirmation by the Supreme Court would potentially broaden…
The unresolved issue of the 40 vacant judgeships in Massachusetts state courts continues to be a cause for concern among attorneys in the region. These lingering vacancies pose significant problems such as litigation delays, resulting in rising tension particularly in time-sensitive matters. Notably, this issue has been felt most acutely in criminal cases, product liability…
On August 11, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to clarify the implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”). The regulations proposed by the EEOC are expected to offer much-needed guidance to employers regarding the PWFA, a law that went into effect on June 27, 2023….
In a significant development in pharmaceutical patent litigation, the case of Astellas Pharma Inc. v. Sandoz Inc., Civ. No. 20-1589, has been making waves across the legal landscape. The argument revolves around the drug Myrbetriq® (mirabegron) and U.S. Patent No. 10,842,780 (the ’780 patent). The proceedings were held in the Delaware District Court, on June…
In the evolving landscape of communications law, regulatory vigilantism by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is far from a rarity. The latest monthly publication from Pillsbury’s communication lawyers illuminates the notable FCC enforcement actions in September 2023, adding yet another chapter to the dynamic and complex history of FCC law enforcement. This considerable insight can…
On September 1, 2023, the Managed Funds Association along with a consortium of private equity and hedge fund trade groups filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), contending that the Commission had exceeded its given statutory authority by implementing new advisement rules specially for private funds. This litigation was lodged at…
On the 14th of September 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disclosed the finalization of the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule (hereinafter referred to as “the Rule”). The Rule presents a marked evolution in the regulatory landscape, restoring authority to states and tribes to review pipelines, dams, and…
In a recent legal development, a case involving Robert Friesen and the State of Florida Highway Patrol/Division of Risk Management underscores the requirements for compensation under the Heart-Lung Statute. The decision, handed down by Judge Massey on June 21, 2023, revolves around the crucial factor of proving “Disability”. (Full details) The claimant, Robert Friesen, a…
In a recent legal development, Amazon failed to get a lawsuit dismissed that alleges the corporation stole patented technology from a Michigan firm for its warehouse robotics. The suit, which a Texas federal judge ruled should proceed, also involved the company’s request to relocate the case to the federal district incorporating its Seattle headquarters, a…
The former head of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) under ex-President Donald Trump has reportedly cautioned U.S. lawmakers against heeding proposals such as those introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders, which aim to leverage patent law in an attempt to reduce prescription drug costs. This assertion was made in conjunction with statements from three…
The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has consented to reconsider its prior ruling that a provision of the Mississippi Constitution — one that permanently disallows people with certain felony convictions from voting — is unconstitutional. This development came about last Thursday. The reconsideration of the case, which pertains to Section 241 of…
A notable lawsuit involving “Incredibles”-branded cannabis products and Edible Arrangements, the fruit basket company, recently reached a conclusion wherein the producers of the cannabis goods will not receive attorney fees. This comes after Edible Arrangements conceded to abandon the trademark suit. The case was overseen by an Illinois federal judge, who digested the facts of…
Thailand’s Central Criminal Court of Corruption and Misconduct acquitted four forestry officials who were charged with the murder of Indigenous rights activist Pholachi Rakchongcharoen on Thursday, as reported by the JURIST News. The four officials, including former chief of Kaeng Krachan National Park, Chaiwat Limlikitaksorn, were indicted with murder in August 2022 over suspicions that…
In the world of public companies, the third quarter of 2023 was marked by noteworthy legal developments. These developments were recently outlined in the Public Companies Quarterly Update, compiled by legal experts at Saul Ewing LLP. Their detailed report is accessible here. The series compiled by Saul Ewing aims to regularly highlight significant legal changes…
A Delaware federal judge has recently authorized Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. to engage with infringement litigation against two companies that have suggested they aim to sell generic versions of Novartis’s highly successful cardiovascular drug, Entresto. The official litigation proceedings thus allow Novartis to fight the prospective loss of market share, possibly preserving the profitability and exclusivity…
The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) in association with TRU Staffing Partners recently held a webinar presenting their 2023 Privacy Professionals Salary Survey. The survey offers an in-depth analysis of global compensation and job market trends within the privacy sector. Among the important speakers were TRU Staffing Partners’ Founder and CEO, Jared Coseglia, IAPP’s…
As the U.S. Supreme Court justices prepare for their return to the bench this Monday, they are forecast to confront a portfolio of influential cases with far-reaching implications. The new term’s docket includes topics as varied as gun ownership rights in domestic violence incidents, the constitutionality of administrative courts, and First Amendment ramifications involving public…