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…
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to reconvene for a new term that is slated to address a myriad of consequential issues. This term’s broad swath of subject matter stretches across several areas of law, from gun ownership rights in domestic violence scenarios to the legal legitimacy of administrative courts. The justices are also slated…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun enforcing its amendments to the Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-1 (the Marketing Rule) less than a year after its implementation deadline, as discussed in a recent report by Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. on JD Supra. The initial wave of enforcement actions by the SEC primarily targets…
Legal professionals within the world’s biggest corporations and law firms are already closely following the agenda for the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 term. This autumn, the Court is scheduled to tackle an assortment of questions with potentially far-reaching influence on federal regulatory power and the overall authority of courts to intervene in significant aspects of…
The upcoming term of the U.S. Supreme Court is notable for the high number of first-time advocates who have been given the opportunity to argue their cases before the high court. Included in this wave of newcomers is the solo practitioner Howard Bashman. Prior to this, Bashman had resigned himself to the possibility of never…
In a recent judgment, a three-judge panel at the Eleventh Circuit has overturned the previous conviction of a former employee of a notable Florida-based stun gun manufacturer. The initial conviction comprised a three-week prison sentence for the former employee’s alleged involvement in the trade of weapons to law enforcement agencies, a dispute that revolved around…
A Seattle-based business, previously accused of illicitly profiting from Brazilian immigrants in need of legal services, has been ordered by a Washington Superior Court judge to pay nearly $230,000 in restitution and fines. According to reports, the firm had been illicitly extracting thousands of dollars from clientele in desperate need of legal representation. This particular…
In a recent ruling, a Texas federal judge stated that the real estate enterprise B.H. Properties LLC failed to provide convincing evidence proving that it faced prejudice due to an alleged stalling of trademark infringement claims by its competition, BH Management. The decision effectively keeps the litigation ongoing. It was suggested that BH Management intentionally…
A man was shot at a protest in Espanola, New Mexico. The demonstration was held over the reinstallation of a statue of the conquistador Juan de Onate, who committed a massacre and enslaved the Acoma Indigenous people in 1599. Oñate was later accused of applying “excessive force” against the Acoma. The details surrounding the altercation…
The New Jersey federal court district recently dismissed a lawsuit brought by Medieval Times, the renowned dinner theater, against the company’s union. The dispute revolved around the “Medieval Times” trademark, which the theater claimed was being infringed by union activities. The entertainment venue’s unionized employees were effectively deemed not to be a threat to the…
The legal landscape continually evolves, and recent shifts in the 5th Circuit court’s decisions are no exception. One of the most striking examples is the Circuit’s repeated unsuccessful attempts to enforce legislation that has already been deemed unconstitutional. Details of these attempts and their fallouts can be found here. In the realm of corporate law,…
A new trial involving NXP Semiconductors and Impinj Inc. has been ordered by a California federal judge after declaring an $18 million verdict “legally inconsistent.” Impinj Inc, the producer of radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies, had initially received a favorable verdict claiming infringements on its patents by NXP Semiconductors. The ruling judge has stated the…
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is set to become effective on January 1, 2024. In a significant shift for US legislation, for the first time, certain legal entities will be required to report identifying information about the individuals who directly or indirectly own or control a company. This is integral to the scope of the…
Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of Uzbekistan’s former president, Islam Karimov, has been indicted on multiple corruption charges by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) of Switzerland. She now faces charges of money laundering, bribery, and active involvement in a criminal network. Karimova’s suspected illicit activities were initially reported in 2012, which led to a…
Former Justice Department lawyer Jeff Clark has been redirected to face RICO charges in Fulton County next year, countering his propositions for the federal court. He’s in the lineup with co-defendants Donald Trump and 16 others. US District Judge Steve Jones held that the case was beyond his jurisdiction, turning down Clark’s claim that his…
Four American states have been highlighted in a recent Office of Inspector General (OIG) report for not having met all necessary requirements to receive expanded federal Medicaid funding during the Covid-19 public health emergency. The provision in focus during the public health emergency barred states from disenrolling Medicaid beneficiaries, unless they voluntarily disenrolled or left…
The corporate sports world is in a stir, with the recent announcement of a proposed merger between football leagues XFL and USFL. Unsurprisingly, some notable Biglaw firms have begun to play indispensable roles in the proceedings. Specific details around the representation of each league by their respective law firms remain unconfirmed, however. The XFL, owned…
A recent decision by a Michigan appellate panel, has significantly reduced the scope of a wrongful termination lawsuit. The lawsuit has been filed by a former assistant county prosecutor, who claims she faced retaliation for reporting what she suspected to be an illegal plea deal. The panel conceded that the attorney is entitled to proceed…