Singapore’s Bayfront Law, partner of Japan’s largest law firm Nishimura & Asahi under the Singapore Formal Law Alliance (FLA), has recently added to their dispute resolution capacity with the appointment of Paras Lalwani, who previously served as a director at Big Four Singapore firm Drew & Napier. Lalwani has taken on the roles of a…
In a bid to address the increasingly prominent matter of Medically Assisted Reproduction, the UAE has made significant strides with recent amendments to Federal Law No. 7/2019. These amends introduce crucial provisions into the UAE’s legal landscape, marking notable progress in the regulation of assisted reproduction within the country, as discussed by Awatif Mohammad Shoqi…
Good news for legal professionals striving for recognition in the Asia Legal Awards 2024. The deadline for submissions has been eased, now extended until December 1, providing an extended opportunity to submit for one of the most prestigious recognitions in the legal sector in Asia. The news is particularly important for those working in the…
Herbert Smith Freehills and White & Case have taken the lead roles in the $1.87 billion acquisition of Canadian company Cuprous Capital by MMG Limited. Cuprous Capital owns the Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana, a significant asset in the deal. Hong Kong-listed MMG Limited, a Melbourne-based resources firm, is owned by China Minmetals Corp, a…
In an intriguing development for the global legal scene, Miyura & Partners has this year launched its fourth international office. The firm’s plan to open operations in Vietnam follows the recent opening of offices in three other cities — San Francisco, Jakarta, and London. The expansion forms part of Miyura & Partners’ strategic globalization, demonstrating…
In a recent unexpected twist of events, renowned fashion titan, Gucci, has accused department store chain, Lord & Taylor, of contravening the arena of authenticity. The allegations, filed in New York federal court, are focused on the purported sale of counterfeit handbags by Lord & Taylor, mirroring the design and even including the logo of…
AbbVie, the global biopharmaceutical company, has issued patent infringement accusations against Sandoz and several other pharmaceutical companies. Allegedly, these companies have infringed a substantial number of AbbVie’s patents when developing their generic versions of Rinvoq, AbbVie’s notable immunosuppressant. The charges, encompassing 136 individual patent infringement claims, have been filed in a Delaware federal court. Rinvoq,…
In an intriguing development in the world of environmental law, the Georgia Court of Appeals has issued a hold on the public disclosure of a settlement deal’s details. This settlement concerns the city of Rome, Georgia and multiple chemical companies. The dispute arose over allegations of the companies discharging a type of so-called “forever chemicals”…
In a notable development, the US Supreme Court declined to review former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s state convictions for the murder of George Floyd. For those unaware, Chauvin was found guilty of murdering Floyd in 2020, an incident that sparked nationwide protests against police brutality and rekindled the Black Lives Matter movement. Chauvin was…
In recent news, Ninebot Inc.’s appeal for a new trial has been dismissed by a federal judge based in Washington. The ruling comes after a jury reached the verdict in August that the company had to pay damages exceeding $850,000 for infringing upon a competitor’s patent for electric-powered unicycles. The judge concluded that there were…
In a recent decision, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has upheld several claims pertaining to a flash memory patent owned by Viasat Inc., a noted communications entity. The patent enforceability is currently being tested in Texas district courts, with the defendants being computer corporations Western Digital Technologies Inc and Kioxia Corp. The patent…
A legal case involving former Fugees member Prakazrel Samuel “Pras” Michel took a significant turn on Monday as a Georgia federal judge dismissed a New York law firm from the suit brought against them. The lawsuit claims that the law firm allegedly aided Michel in the fraudulent sales of his music catalog. The lack of…
A recent ruling in the New York federal court has had an impact on Alcon Vision, as the judge reduced their $1.17 million fee request for their representation by Morrison Foerster LLP. The fee reevaluation arose following the adjudication of sanctions against Lens.com, stemming from a trademark disagreement where Lens.com presented counterclaims in bad faith….
In a recent development, a multimedia production company has managed to secure a partial victory over Monster Energy in a case before The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The tussle between the two entities emerged from the multimedia company’s attempt to register a trademark for their audio and video recordings. Monster Energy contested the move,…
OpenAI, in partnership with Microsoft, faces a proposed class-action lawsuit brought forward by New York Times best-selling author Julian Sancton and various other writers. The allegations centre around the unauthorised usage of copyrighted material to train the artificial intelligence program, ChatGPT. Suggestions have been made that the defendants have used copyrighted works without obtaining the…
Microchip patent licensing company VLSI Technology has urged U.S. District Judge Alan Albright to expedite his decision concerning its bid for a retrial against technology giant Intel. The retrial plea originates from allegations against Intel in a $3 billion patent case that were dismissed by a jury over two years ago. Although the details of…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the proprietor of several transportation companies based in New York, alongside an immigration lawyer and her firm. The lawsuit alleges the sale of unregistered securities, and reportedly, these sales also included individuals seeking permanent U.S. residency through an immigrant investor program. As…
The South African National Assembly recently passed a motion, initially proposed by the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), urging the government to suspend its diplomatic ties with Israel. This move was matched by a call to action from the Scotland Parliament for the cessation of the Israel-Hamas conflict. An amendment by the ruling African National…
In an unexpected turn of events, Changpeng Zhao, the leading figure of Binance and self-proclaimed ‘rugged pugilist’ of the cryptocurrency realm, appears to have encountered a serious setback. Known by his fanbase as ‘CZ’, Zhao played an influential role in ushering cryptocurrency into the mainstream. Zhao, notoriously known for his assertion that the company’s headquarters…
According to federal trade officials, the improper classification of drugs in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) catalog of approved pharmaceuticals can lead to disruption in competition. This statement has recently emerged as a key issue in a contentious intellectual property dispute between Mylan Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi-Aventis. More details on the development can be…
Reports have emerged that Ken Griffin is in active negotiations to acquire a minority stake in the Miami Dolphins, a notable strategic move that could see him join the ranks of finance magnates who hold part ownership of teams in the National Football League. The news has been reported by Bloomberg Law. The current owner,…
An Illinois federal jury consisting of nine men and three women decided on Tuesday, in a significant move, that major food companies such as General Mills Inc., a Kraft Heinz Co. unit, Kellogg Co., and Nestle SA had been overpaying for eggs for years. Allegedly, this was caused by a conspiracy to restrain the supply…
According to a recent report by Bloomberg, heavyweight tech investor Microsoft Corp. is in discussions with OpenAI regarding a series of governance changes it wishes to see implemented. This move is geared towards enhancing the overall functionality of the board, and protecting Microsoft from being taken by surprise by any key strategic decisions in the…
Macy’s Inc., a large American retailer, has recently come under investigation by America First Legal (AFL), a conservative legal group led by former Trump adviser Stephen Miller. The group has asked the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to investigate Macy’s for what it claims to be “patently illegal” diversity quotas. This is not AFL’s…
In ongoing litigation unfolding in New Jersey, a Chinese drug manufacturer has sought dismissal of a claim by Janssen, the pharmaceutical subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. Janssen accusses the Chinese enterprise of contriving a conspiracy with its own subsidiary in an attempt to illicitly misappropriate trade secrets. As reported by Ken Downey Jr. on Law360,…