Jessica Kerslake, who began her tenure at Allen & Overy as a trainee in 2004, made history as one of the first two Black partners at the firm’s London office in 2021. As part of this year’s Black History Month celebration, Kerslake shared her journey, starting with a project she participated in at a local…
In a critical development within patent law and the tech industry, VLSI’s notable $2.18 billion patent verdict against Intel has come into question. Federal Circuit Judge Dyk has raised concerns, implying that the substantial settlement may have been overvalued, incorporating noninfringing products and features into the calculation. This observation suggests a potential misjudgment in the…
In notable legal news of the day, two prominent law firms defending MyPillow founder Mike Lindell in ongoing defamation cases against Smartmatic USA Corp. and Dominion Voting Systems Corp. have announced their intention to withdraw their legal services. The law firms’ decision comes in the wake of a significant accumulation of legal fees owed by…
Pharmaceutical behemoth Novartis is gearing up to challenge an appeal at the Second Circuit court level. This appeal is initiated by a rival company, which is seeking to revive an antitrust lawsuit against Novartis. The contentious point of the lawsuit is an accusation that Novartis deliberately kept certain aspects hidden from the patent office. According…
In a recent development, Pfizer and BioNTech found resolution with Promosome LLC, a biotech company. The discord stemmed from a lawsuit initiated by Promosome against Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty. Promosome had alleged that the vaccine, developed through mRNA technology, was infringing on their patented method.Details of this lawsuit and the reached terms are described here….
In a recent development on a long-standing security systems patent infringement lawsuit against the federal government, a judge at the Court of Federal Claims has elected to adopt claim construction from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This decision was made despite contestation from the plaintiffs, who argued against the judge’s ability to utilise…
Interactive software company, Panda Interactive, has recently launched a lawsuit against Genius Sports, a noted sports data company. The case, filed in a Texas federal court, accused Genius Sports of intentionally infringing several patents associated with video streaming products. These products, as claimed by Panda Interactive, enabled users to view sports events and place live…
In recent years, an intriguing and nuanced trend has taken root among high net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families becoming increasingly “global citizens”. A status that implicates their lives and capital touch multiple jurisdictions, thereby bringing forth arrays of issues that gain significant importance when living, working, and employing staff across the globe. Such critical issues and…
For corporate law firms, the realm of legal recruitment poses a set of unique challenges. In the quest to secure top-performing talent, firms often grapple with deciding whether to employ costly ‘headhunters’ whose results – and the longevity of their placements – may vary. The inability to opt out of this competitive recruitment game, however,…
In a recent development, the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) and Truist Bank have announced a proposed settlement in a lawsuit lodged in Texas federal court. The allegations against Truist Bank concern an infringement of three patents belonging to USAA, all related to mobile check deposit technology. Regarded as a significant move within law circles,…
The cost of obtaining a Juris Doctor (JD) degree has been a topic of contentious debate among law professionals across the globe. Recent insights add to this discussion, presenting nuanced opinions and valuable data. The Department of Education (DOE) is pressing law schools to provide more explicit financial information, undertaking a transparency initiative that has…
Sacred Heart University, acknowledged as the fourth-largest educational institution in Connecticut, recently reached a decision to discontinue a litigious trademark quarrel with an internet sportswear domain. The vendor, along with numerous associated personnel, were approached by the university over allegations of recurrent infractions, specifically trading counterfeit athletic merchandise bereft of the necessary certifications for such…
In the evolving landscape of marketing within the legal profession, the concept of intentional marketing is gaining prominence. As explained by Paula Zirinsky in a recent publication, intentional marketing is a strategic approach that aligns a brand’s messaging with deliberate actions, programs and purpose-driven efforts, offering a contrast to traditional marketing methods. This is particularly…
Law firms representing the Boy Scouts of America and other involved parties in the organization’s Chapter 11 case have defended their request for payment of $148.3 million in professional fees. These defenses were made last Thursday in Delaware. The firms argue that the tasks under scrutiny by the Office of the U.S. Trustee were within…
According to a recent survey by LawVision and BigHand, sentiments of optimism concerning profitability have begun to wane among leaders of law firms. There seems to be an increased emphasis being placed on strategies that would enhance profitability. This survey which was conducted between June and August, had respondents that included managing partners, COOs, CFOs,…
Cybersecurity powerhouse, Palo Alto Networks Inc., has pressed the Federal Circuit to counter a Texas district court ruling that restrained it from migrating a patent dispute to New York federal court. The proposition presented by Palo Alto Networks is based on its assertion that the patent owner has substantive connections to the state of New…
The U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have recently published new proposed regulations that play a critical role in clarifying the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Notably, these requirements pertain to certain clean energy projects that qualify for the IRA’s increased tax credit or deduction amounts, which…
The ongoing trends and discussions on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) specifically reflect on various corporate behaviours. In this scenario, Australia has been recently experiencing noteworthy transformations. The changes in the landscape are attributed to heightened enforcement activity, proposed regulatory regimes centred on ESG affairs, alongside other market growth influencing the ESG risks and priorities…
A recent data breach has affected H&R Block Emerald Cards that were issued by Pathward, N.A., an incident that surfaced in a report released by the Attorney General of Maine on September 27, 2023. Discussed openly on the Attorney General’s website, the event has resulted in an unauthorized party accessing a wide array of consumers’…
Japan’s top law firm, Nishimura & Asahi, is making strategic changes to position itself as an international player in the legal industry. Not simply a Japanese entity, the firm, which is part of Japan’s “Big Four”, intends to expand its client base in U.S. and Europe to secure a larger proportion of Asia-bound legal work…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to legally compel Elon Musk, the visionary tech entrepreneur, to provide testimony concerning his prolific $44 billion acquisition of the former social media giant, Twitter. This follows allegations that Musk has been non-compliant in addressing the SEC’s requests and inquiries surrounding the substantial deal. In taking…
For any legal professional immersed in the sphere of corporate law, grasping the core concepts of business torts, damage evaluation, and impacts on a corporation’s value is of crucial significance. Recently, an article on JD Supra elucidates these very themes, using an engaging analogy centered on the record-breaking $12.6 million sale of a 1952 Mickey…
CEOs and company boards are increasingly relying on their general counsel to provide insight and guidance on diverse topics, including geopolitical developments and the potential economic outlook. As highlighted in a recent dispatch on Law.com, this expanded role for in-house attorneys comes as the economy and corporations alike face a landscape of uncertainty and change….
In a move that underscores the seriousness of its approach to digital asset regulation, France has implemented a series of reforms geared toward strengthening the registration process for digital asset service providers. For around three years, France has had a registration and licensing process in place for these providers but recent events have prompted a…
In the face of decisions companies have to make when considering the launch of a “new” bank, an article on JDSupra, a third in a series evaluating the choice between starting from scratch through the de novo chartering process or investing in an existing bank to drive a new business plan, provides fresh insights into…