A Washington DC federal judge imposed a partial gag order on former US President Donald Trump on Monday, prohibiting him from making any disparaging statements about potential witnesses, the court or prosecutors ahead of his criminal trial over alleged election interference during the 2020 US presidential election. The trial date is set for March 4,…
As litigators are well aware, evidence is the cornerstone of any legal proceeding. An important aspect of this is expert testimony, which falls under Federal Rule of Evidence (FRE) 702. This rule is currently undergoing changes, with an amended version set to take effect later this year. The ramifications of this change will vary for…
In recent legal news, an intriguing question has been posed: Whether an insured’s mental incapacity or insanity could transform non-accidental conduct into an accident. This query comes amidst discussions on the backbone of insurance law – the notion of fortuity. The California Insurance Code § 22 defines the essence of fortuity in insurance as one…
On October 10, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to its beneficial ownership reporting rules, with a voting ratio of 4-1. The amendment impacts rules of Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Notably, beneficial owners with more than 5% of a company’s registered class of voting securities…
The US Department of Energy (DoE) has allocated a staggering $7 billion to fund hydrogen hub projects, in a further commitment to support cleaner, greener energy solutions. Conducting financing and supporting undertakings under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the DoE authority was enacted and signed into law by President Biden in November 2021. Designated as…
In a significant shift in legal proceedings, an amendment to Rule 702 may impact property insurance coverage litigation. This amendment mainly revolves around engaging experts to clarify issues, especially in cases with multiple causes of loss, both covered and not covered, contributing to the asserted damage. This potential change to Rule 702 is of great…
On October 10, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final amendments to Regulation 13D-G and Regulation S-T in an effort to modernize the beneficial ownership reporting regime under Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the “Securities Exchange Act of 1934”, as reported by Foley Hoag LLP on JD Supra. These updates aim to…
In a noteworthy move that has serious implications in the realm of intellectual property rights, Pornhub, the well-known adult website, finds itself at the receiving end of an infringement lawsuit. Interestingly, the company accusing Pornhub of infringement is the same one whose patent had earlier been used as prior art by the adult website while…
Exam teams from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will be turning a keen eye towards three complex and rapidly evolving areas: cybersecurity, cryptocurrency assets, and firms’ anti-money laundering (AML) programs in the forthcoming year, as indicated in a recently released report . The cybersecurity landscape’s continual evolution necessitates constant vigilance, as timely identification…
Nishad Singh, an ex-executive at FTX, has uncovered a troubled connection with the firm’s CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), which reportedly led to a period of “severe emotional distress” for Singh. Singh alleges that this distress escalated following accusations from parties within the company, attributing a portion of the blame for FTX’s downfall to Singh. Daniel…
In the past week, Delaware’s Chancery Court has seen an influx of significant cases which have had wide-ranging implications for businesses, both domestic and international. This includes the consideration of a remarkable Tesla multimillion settlement, the prompt resolution of several ongoing disputes and the Court receiving approval from the state’s highest court related to a…
Swissdigital USA Co. Ltd. has recently announced they’re concluding a lawsuit regarding high-tech luggage patents. This case had previously extended all the way to the Federal Circuit. It was reported they’ve reached an agreement that should see the case dismissed. More details on the settlement are available on Law360. These types of patent suits within…
The sudden resignation of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David R. Jones could potentially impact some of the major Chapter 11 cases he was handling. It was on Sunday when Jones took this step after an ethics investigation into his personal relationship with a former partner of Jackson Walker, spanning over several years. As Jones served on…
Reports indicate that Fall Line Patents LLC has taken legal action against a number of leading quick-service restaurant and casual dining companies. The company alleges patent infringement, claiming that these companies have employed technology in their mobile applications that violates its mystery shopping patent. The accused companies find themselves facing the lawsuit on a shared…
In legal news this week, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals took a significant step to revive a copyright case against the contentious web forum Kiwi Farms and its owner. The defendant, Kiwi Farms, stands accused of infringing the copyright of Russell Greer, a self-published author who has written songs, a book, and a screenplay…
In a recent update, the Federal Circuit stood by the verdict of a California federal jury, which found that Chilisin Electronics Corp. had infringed on Cyntec Co.’s patents pertaining to electrical circuit technology. Although, it also went on to state that the judge may have jumped the gun in upholding claims and missed the mark…
In a significant victory for Arthrex, the medical device company has won in its bid to challenge three patents held by P Tech that cover joint repair and tissue stabilization. This development emerged from three separate rulings given on Friday by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The PTAB sided entirely with Arthrex’s arguments,…
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s lecture at the University of Minnesota was briefly interrupted on Monday evening by a group of protestors. The disruption originates from the high court’s controversial decision in 2022 to overturn the landmark judgement of Roe v. Wade. The incident took place inside a Minneapolis auditorium, where Justice Barrett was…
Morrison & Foerster has bolstered its M&A practice in Tokyo with the key addition of corporate M&A lawyer Stephen DeCosse, who was previously with Jones Day. DeCosse is returning to Morrison & Foerster as a partner; he had previously served the firm in the same capacity prior to his decision to move to Jones Day…
Online retail behemoth, Shein, has sought to evade an imminent racketeering lawsuit. In a statement to a California federal court, the company contends that a threesome of designers are misusing the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Shein asserts the designers are leveraging the Act to harbour “garden variety” intellectual property claims against it. Despite…
In a recent court proceeding, a Florida federal judge issued an injunction, permanently barring a Colorado couple from the timeshare exit industry. This ruling comes three years in the wake of a lawsuit that contends the couple’s business falsely claimed it could aid people in legally rescinding their timeshare contracts. The case underlines the prominence…
An ongoing legal dispute regarding patent rights over Apple’s camera lenses has reentered the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) following a recent Federal Circuit decision. The case was returned to the PTAB since the judges could not ascertain the significance of an error made by the board in describing what the patent actually entailed….
The concept of lawyering, especially for those unfamiliar with the legal field, can often appear as a puzzling and complex process. For clients paying top dollar for the services of legal professionals, understanding what exactly they are paying for is crucial. With emergent technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) being increasingly incorporated into legal work,…
Several noteworthy news stories have emerged this September within the legal sphere. Biglaw firm Quinn Emanuel has been noted for its wealth distribution, raising questions about when other Biglaw firms will follow suit and spread their own seasonal cheer. This move demonstrates a shifting focus within the industry towards more equitable financial practices. In other…
An incident involving US Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has garnered attention in legal circles. Barrett’s address at the University of Minnesota Law School was disrupted by protesters voicing strong sentiments about abortion. The event was part of an academic lecture series, unfolding into a lively discussion with Robert Stein, a distinguished professor and…