A former partner from the Hong Kong law firm, Deacons, who later moved to Baker McKenzie, has been accused of sexual harassment by a former colleague. The alleged actions took place while the accused, Stefano Mariani, was still with Deacons. According to a proceeding in the Hong Kong District Court, the nameless female lawyer lodged…
New Zealand based firm, K3 Legal has made its international debut with the launch of services in Hong Kong. This venture is in association with local practice Fred Kan & Co. According to K3 Legal director Margaret Chen, the choice of location was due to Hong Kong’s pivotal role in China, its status as an…
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a case involving racial gerrymandering claims against South Carolina’s congressional map. The case is an appeal from a three-judge panel decision in the US District Court for the District of South Carolina Columbia Division, which found that South Carolina’s Republican-led legislature’s design of the state’s…
In a surprising development, as the United States Supreme Court prepares for an upcoming Second Amendment confrontation, the U.S. Department of Justice has begun introducing related lawsuits for review by the justices. The Department appears to argue that any potential ruling in favor of suspected domestic abusers could potentially offer an advantage to “armed drug…
In a recent significant development in the U.S. legal landscape, the Supreme Court ruled against race-based admissions in colleges and universities. The ruling, known as the Harvard decision, proposes far-reaching implications beyond the education sector, particularly affecting the financial institutions and their lending practices. According to Alston & Bird, this ruling could potentially alter how…
The Federal Circuit delivered a ruling in favor of Samsung on Wednesday, affirming the decision made by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to nullify two media search and navigation patents. The two patents in question came under critical examination following a complaint lodged by the tech giant. According to the initial report found…
In a recent copyright infringement case involving renowned tattoo artist Kat Von D, a California federal judge has approved a photographer’s motion to reconsider her decision. The artist had been accused of misappropriating a portrait of Miles Davis for a tattoo. The judge’s reconsideration comes in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in a…
The Fifth Circuit recently upheld a decision by a Texas district court to sanction a man who had been accused of deleting source code for a software program that he allegedly stole. The man was penalized with a default judgment after it was found that he had “blatantly” defied a court order to preserve evidence….
In a recent legal development, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) determined that the biotechnology company, Guardant Health, could not successfully demonstrate that the contested claims within a University of Washington patent for DNA sequencing were unpatentable. This decision takes place in the lead-up to an infringement trial scheduled for the subsequent month. This…
In a recent ruling by a Florida state judge, a police recording in connection to a sinister murder case is slated be introduced as bona fide evidence. Under scrutiny is a dentist alleged to have orchestrated the death of a well-respected law professor from Florida State University. The court’s stance bolsters prosecution’s efforts to signal…
In recent times, Singapore – an economy well-renowned for its growth trajectory especially as Greater China grapples with ongoing pandemic policies – has found its time-tested reputation called into question. Previously heralded as one of the globe’s least corrupt nations, it might now be facing an assault on its ‘squeaky clean’ image. High-profile corruption and…
In a recent development in patent litigation, an inventor holding patent rights for a particular softball bat technology came up short in his request for a preliminary injunction against a sporting goods company. The setback came as a result of the owner failing to demonstrate a robust likelihood of victory in the ongoing case. The…
A series of interesting legal situations popped up this week, some of them involving well-known names that we wouldn’t typically associate with legal conundrums. Let’s have a look at the most notable ones. You’re Bringing In Who Now?: To start with, Alex Jones might make an appearance in the Georgia election interference trial. Known best…
In an unfolding legal drama, a state court judge in Connecticut granted a victory to a law firm implicated in a suit led by its former legal assistant. The assistant, who had been discharged from their role, leveled claims of bias against the firm upon dismissal, asserting that the firm had laid them off due…
During Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial, a former Risk Manager for Deutsche Bank AG, James “Nicholas” Haigh testified, shedding light on the bank’s lending decisions concerning the former U.S. President. This legal development is of interest to both corporate counsel and practicing attorneys, due to its substantial implications for lender liability and the assessment of…
Accusations continue to surface regarding the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange, FTX. Caroline Ellison, the ex-CEO of Alameda, has placed the blame squarely on FTX’s co-founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, in her recent statement. According to Ellison, the issues began in June 2022. Amidst a wider crisis in the cryptocurrency sector, Ellison and Bankman-Fried found themselves staring at…
In an ongoing legal battle involving high-profile musicians, a company owned by two unidentified musicians has requested a California federal judge to reject a plea for attorney fees put forth by pop singers Sam Smith and Normani, as well as their respective record labels. This follows the conclusion of a copyright infringement lawsuit, where the…
In a patent lawsuit that is set to head to trial in December, a Bay Area federal judge has turned down the argument of a mobile game app company. The company held the belief that their rival’s failure to list two former employees on a patent application should terminate the lawsuit. However, this contention was…
In a recent ruling, the UK High Court supported the Home Office’s decision to return asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge. The Home Office had initially evacuated this barge in August due to a legionella bacteria contamination in its water supply the UK Home Office announced. Local councillor and Portland mayor Carralyn Parkes sought…
In the ongoing case of the erstwhile President Trump’s advisor, Peter Navarro, a new development emerged with Judge Amit Mehta challenging the “undisputed” allegations in Navarro’s motion for a new trial. Navarro, who was convicted in September 2023, on both counts had earlier claimed inappropriate influence on the jury members due to their exposure to…
A vital spotlight is now on pharmaceutical companies to ensure patents are accurately listed in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Orange Book – also known as Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations – following a policy statement issued by the Federal Trade Commission on September 14. The legal implications for such companies are…
In a recent development, the Federal Circuit has upheld a decision from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), stating that a Taiwanese company should not have been issued a patent for a specific model of pump used in inflatable air mattresses. The verdict further adds to the complicated landscape of patent suits across the…
California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills on Tuesday that require the state’s public universities to adhere to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 2001 (the Repatriation Act). The Act necessitates that state-funded agencies provide a process for identifying and repatriating Native American remains and cultural items to the appropriate tribes. The…
On Tuesday, a Delhi official approved the prosecution of Booker prize-winning author, Arundhati Roy, on charges of sedition, confirming reports on the topic. Alongside Roy, three co-defendants have also been indicted: the late Syed Abdul Rahman Geelani, a previous lecturer at Delhi University, the late Kashmiri separatist leader Sayed Ali Shah Geelani, and Sheikh Showkat…
On October 11, 2023, a lawsuit was filed in Texas federal court against multinational technology corporation Samsung by IP Buds LLC. According to the allegations made by IP Buds, Samsung is infringing on a wireless headset patent which IP Buds holds. As a leading player in the consumer electronics market, Samsung’s disputes and legal battles…