In our ever-accelerating legal landscape, it’s easy to lose track of some of the fascinating stories and impactful law firms grabbing headlines. To bring you up to speed, let’s revisit some of the most compelling law firms, narratives, and expert commentaries that stirred conversation on Law360 last week. This recap includes a plethora of articles…
Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman has the capability to conclude her suspension within less than a day, according to the court’s judicial council. However, she has opted to prolong the process by introducing an improper challenge. The judicial council shared these remarks with a D.C. federal court judge on a recent Friday. Do note that…
In a notable legal development, Seattle-based NanoString Technologies Inc. has been found to have willfully infringed several gene technology patents exclusively licensed to 10x Genomics, a leading biotechnology company. The verdict came from a Delaware federal jury on November 17th, 2023. As a result of the patent infringement, NanoString has been ordered to pay a…
In a recent split decision, the US Supreme Court issued a brief statement refusing to reinstate a Florida law targeted at drag shows. The law had been earlier prohibited from coming into effect by a lower court, and with the Supreme Court refusing to intervene in the decision, the law will remain inactive across the…
Sandra Seah, partner at Bird & Bird, was among a select group of delegates from the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore participating in the recent APEC Summit in San Francisco. The forum, focused on boosting trade across the Asia-Pacific region, provided an invaluable opportunity for world leaders and corporate legal professionals to discuss regional…
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent challenge to over 100 pharmaceutical patents underlines their close scrutiny of factors influencing drug pricing. However, some legal experts question the immediate impact of these challenges due to the perceived limited authority of the FTC’s associate agency, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As reported by Law360, the…
WilmerHale, an esteemed international law firm, is currently facing legal backlash as it again defends accusations of racial bias regarding the dismissal of a former senior associate. The dismissal is currently under scrutiny in a New York state court, subsequent to claims that the former associate was prejudiced against due to his ethnicity. The respected…
In a case that has caught the attention of legal professionals across the globe, WilmerHale, a prominent law firm, has asked a New York state court to dismiss the allegations made by a former senior associate who claims he was subjected to unfair evaluation and resultant dismissal owing to his racial background. The firm firmly…
The owner of several “Baby Shark” trademarks has secured a notable victory, with a default judgement against multiple Chinese companies. The latter group has been legally barred from either selling or producing any products that echo the marks, particularly after a federal judge declared them in default. A significant sum was involved in this legal…
In a recent development, KDC Agribusiness LLC, a notable player in the food recycling industry, has informed a Delaware bankruptcy court that it seeks to move from a Chapter 11 filing to a Chapter 7 liquidation. The company conveyed that its financial resources to support its Chapter 11 proceeding have been exhausted due to an…
In a legal battle involving popular children’s song “Baby Shark”, the owner of multiple trademarks linked to the tune has recently been awarded a $2.45 million default win. The judgment was against numerous Chinese firms, barring them from creating or selling any items that replicate these trademarks. A federal judge, recognising the defaulted companies, endorsed…
Kathi Vidal, the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), has directed a panel from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to review its choice of not inspecting a patent for diagnosing sleep disorders. This decision was made after criticisms were levelled against the panel’s reliance on conclusions from a ruling that…
Two Amazon.com Inc. subsidiaries, related to Echo and Ring devices, have recently lost a legal bid to transfer their patent-infringement case from Waco, Texas, to Northern California. This legal development comes as a consequence of a federal judge dismissing the argument that “remote” workers hold different legal standing compared to other employees. As a crucial…
Colleagues of Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman, at 96 years old the oldest active judge in the United States, opine that her lawsuit seeking reinstatement should be dismissed, following a comprehensive inquiry into her mental competence. The case has been relayed to a Washington, D.C., federal district judge for review. Judge Newman’s quest for reinstatement…
In recent developments, music publishers have launched a copyright lawsuit against artificial intelligence developer Anthropic PBC. The suit alleges that the AI company is unfairly using songwriters’ compositions in the course of training its large-language models. The plaintiffs are also petitioning a federal judge with a plea to halt the company from further exploitation of…
The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently reinstated a case that alleges a Florida school district failed to uphold disabled students’ legal right to free and appropriate public education. The plaintiff’s rights under both the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) were reportedly ignored. Originally, a US…
DoNotPay Inc., an AI-driven subscription platform providing a broad range of legal services, has managed to persuade a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action mounted by an Illinois law firm. The said firm, MillerKing LLC, asserts that DoNotPay falsely advertised its services, claiming that the tech startup isn’t licensed to dispense legal advice….
On November 9, 2023, the Chicago City Council passed a significant piece of legislation that will affect both employers and workers in the city – the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance. This ordinance, set to take effect on December 31, 2023, doubles the number of guaranteed paid leave days for…
In a significant development for users of generative AI programs, OpenAI has joined a host of other artificial intelligence firms in offering indemnity for some third-party infringement claims. The decision comes in response to rising concerns surrounding potential liabilities that may occur from copyright infringement claims by owners of material used to train artificial intelligence…
In an alarming trend for the legal profession, it seems the remuneration standards for tax law practitioners may be facing a steep decline. In an astonishing instance, there has been a report of a client offering a tax lawyer a mere $50 to answer unlimited questions for a period of six weeks. This bucking of…
In a noteworthy legal development, the Second District Court of Appeal has upheld judgments denying writ petitions that aimed to annul a Ventura County ordinance. Said ordinance created unique wildlife migration corridor overlay zones over approximately 163,000 less-developed acres in Ventura County, a stretch that also included around 10,000 acres of classified mineral resources. This…
DiCello Levitt partners, Bobby DiCello and Ken Abbarno, champion a unique approach to training the next generation of courtroom lawyers. As co-founders of the firm’s Trial Center, they recommend a departure from the manipulation of facts that’s often seen in litigation. Instead, they urge lawyers to focus on self-awareness and comprehend the neurobiological limits of…
In a significant ruling that made waves in the legal circles, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania made a decisive ruling pertaining to the extent of civil liability held by social hosts in situations involving alcoholic beverages. The case in question was Klar v. Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., 2023 WL 5354105 (Pa. Super. 2023). The…
Following intense public examination over their ethical conduct, the United States Supreme Court has launched its inaugural code of conduct, aimed to guide the conduct of its justices. The move responds to mounting concerns of ethical standards and guidelines required to oversee the respected magistrates of the country’s highest judiciary body. Shared for the first…
The Internal Revenue Service has recently announced a potentially significant change that would affect large corporations and individuals alike. The annual gift exclusion – the maximum amount one can gift to an individual within a year free of tax implications – is set to see a considerable rise in 2024. JD Supra reports that the…