In a recent move, CMS has broadened its influence in Africa by establishing an exclusive referral arrangement with a Mozambique-based law firm, as reported in an article on Law.com. This move—a collaboration with Couto, Graça e Associados Limitada (CGA)—augments CMS’s existing presence in Africa, which currently extends to Angola, Morocco, South Africa, and Kenya. This…
Israel’s Supreme Court recently held a hearing to discuss arguments on an “incapacitation” amendment, which limits the government’s ability to state that the prime minister is incapable of delivering his responsibilities. This amendment was passed by the government back in March, prior to the corruption trials of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Find an overview of…
In recent developments linked to the California disbarment trial of John Eastman, the presiding judge has once more intervened to prevent the inclusion of contested testimony. The decision marks the second consecutive day that Eastman’s defence team has had its attempts to introduce evidence from a witness – intended to raise doubts regarding the results…
Intel is set to face the Federal Circuit in a quest to overturn a significant patent verdict. This action comes after Intel suffered one of the largest patent losses ever, amounting to $2 billion. This appeal is highly anticipated within the legal community, in part due to the possible implications it might have for the…
In an extraordinary development, cybersecurity firm VirnetX Inc. has entreated the U.S. Supreme Court to revaluate the annulment of a significant ruling against Apple Inc. The previous ruling had ordered Apple to disburse $576.5 million for an alleged infringement of VirnetX’s network security patents. The dispute according to VirnetX, lies in a critical decision permitting…
Slovakian software company ESET is seeking a $9.7 million award in attorney fees from a California federal judge, following its victory in a patent infringement lawsuit against its rival, IT security company, Finjan. ESET contends that Finjan squandered time by propagating baseless claims and endeavoring to befuddle the jury. This significant request comes on the…
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling partners have started to cast their votes on the anticipated merger. With the closing date set for October 13, feelings toward the vote carry an interesting juxtaposition of surface-level excitement alongside underlying tension and worry. Reflecting from a perspective in Asia, there seems to be a noticeable silence…
In a recent development, a Virginia bankruptcy judge unsealed an application from Foley & Lardner LLP requesting approximately $2.2 million in fees for its services provided to the Chapter 7 trustee of bankrupt law firm LeClairRyan PLLC. The judge also scheduled a hearing to ascertain whether Foley & Lardner is entitled to the proposed fees….
In a developing legal case from Florida, a former federal prosecutor, involved in a stabbing incident following a minor car collision, has been relieved of his position at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. The incident occurred on a Tampa highway earlier this week. The accused was formerly employed with the law firm Barnes & Thornburg LLP,…
As corporations and law firms churn out multitudes of content in today’s digital age, the question of what kind of content actually drives business emerges as a substantial concern. Interestingly, studying examples of thought leadership that have successfully generated business development opportunities can help shape best content marketing practices. In a recent article published by…
Comedian and author Sarah Silverman, along with three other plaintiffs, has appealed to a federal judge in California to keep intact proposed class claims that OpenAI infringed on their copyright. The plaintiffs argue that OpenAI is attempting to “unilaterally rewrite U.S. copyright law in its favor.” The case centers around the interpretation of the Copyright…
A recent legal development in Delaware sees a federal judge reducing the extent of a patent lawsuit brought forth by Cambridge Mobile Telematics, a Massachusetts company. The judge concurred that the patent claims were too abstract to merit proper patent protection. Anchored in innovative technology, Zendrive, the defendant in the case, encounters a slightly relief…
Restaurant chain Chipotle faces a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) following allegations that a manager attempted to remove a Muslim employee’s hijab. The manager is also blamed for not scheduling the Muslim employee for work shifts, as initially discussed by Law.com Radar. Chipotle, a well-known player in the fast casual…
Patricia Walsh, formerly the General Counsel at Stripe, has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President and General Counsel for the American International Group Inc. (AIG) according to an announcement made by the firm on Thursday. This change takes effect in December. This appointment is a shift in leadership structure for AIG, occurring following…
Several judicial bodies of New York state have defended their integrity before a federal court, asserting that they have legitimately examined allegations made by a longstanding employee. The involved parties proceeded to request dismissal from a lawsuit initiated by the same employee. This employee alleges she suffered sexual abuse and harassment by a reputed judge….
Federal prosecutors are seeking a lifetime sentence for a New Jersey man found guilty of supplying the drugs that resulted in the deaths of a first-year attorney at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and two other young professionals. The request was made to a Manhattan federal judge, underlying the grim stakes of substance…
In the case of In re Sugammadex, No. 20-CV-2576 (CCC/LDW), 2023 WL 3966146 (D.N.J. June 13, 2023) (Cecchi, J.), the drug product and patent(s)-in-suit include Bridion® (sugammadex sodium) and U.S. Patent No. RE44,733 (the ‘733 patent). The detailed report of this case can be found here. Sugammadex (marketed as Bridion) is an important innovation in…
In an industry where professionalism and integrity are paramount, the importance of partnering with firms that exemplify these qualities cannot be overstated. As recently noted on the Above the Law platform, our advertisers stand out as exemplary partners in this respect. However, the world of legal professionals doesn’t revolve solely around advertising and partnerships. Countless…
In recent years, the legal discourse around white-collar offenses has frequently been embroiled in a perennial debate: does the value of self-disclosure trump the potential dangers that come with offering the government an illustration of the company’s alleged violation? This dialog was catalyzed by agencies such as the Department of Justice which have often responded…
Over the last two decades, the legal industry has been experiencing a profound transformation. One of the most significant changes has been the shift in the makeup of the legal workforce, where the number of in-house lawyers has more than doubled, growing at a rate far surpassing that of their counterparts in Big Law, which…
The most recent season 45 of Survivor evidently displayed lawyers’ crafty side as they started off the season with deceits about their profession. Hidden professions in Survivor are not unheard of and this year, an attorney clearly decided to join in. Moving on to a more serious matter, an attorney has recently been arrested following…
On September 20, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) implemented changes to Rule 35d-1, commonly referred to as the “Names Rule”, under the Investment Company Act of 1940. These decisions also encompass various alterations to some investment company registration forms, Form N-PORT and assigned recordkeeping requirements — collectively known as the ‘Adopted Rules’. A…
In a time where large law firms remain cautious about broad deals, they continue to expand their expertise in the energy domain, a sector turbocharged by recent federal investment and a shift towards renewable energy. According to The American Lawyer, one such firm taking a step to empower its capabilities further in this sector is…
Pro se representation, or the act of handling a case oneself without a lawyer, reveals a common reality of individuals navigating through the legal system. This occurrence seems to be more prevalent than many attorneys realize. This phenomenon is not restricted to just any specific type of case. For instance, the percentage of civil cases…
In a recent case addressing unfair competition claims under the Lanham Act, the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit ruled that no reasonable juror would confuse an alcohol distributor’s usage of the term “kühl” with the use of a similar mark by a clothing company. The case, titled Alfwear, Inc. v. Mast-Jägermeister US,…