A new lawsuit has been filed by an affiliate of Woodsford Litigation Funding against the San Francisco-based law firm, Hosie Rice LLP. The lawsuit contends that the firm’s founders are indebted to it for an amount of $1.8 million. The sum is allegedly related to earnings from the imminent sale of a highly priced property…
In a notable legal decision, a California federal judge has dismissed allegations by a scriptwriter asserting that Twentieth Century Fox, Disney, and the Creative Artists Agency utilized his script unscrupulously during the development of the 2019 film “Ad Astra” starring Brad Pitt. The judge, in his ruling, emphasized that the “undisputed facts” of the case…
Republican attorneys general in 19 states are rallying to support the effort by two conservative groups to challenge a Nasdaq Stock Market rule that mandates public disclosure of board diversity data by listed companies. They argue that the rule, which is designed to ensure transparency regarding the demographics of these companies’ leadership, is actually in…
Traxcell Technologies LLC has made a request to the U.S. Supreme Court to review an appeal that pertains to attorney fees allegedly owed to big telecommunication corporates; Sprint and Verizon. This follows a previous decision in which the aforementioned companies emerged victorious from an infringement lawsuit Traxcell had filed against them. Traxcell argues that the…
A small medical device startup in Silicon Valley is leveraging the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to litigate allegations of intellectual property infringement against technology giant, Apple Inc. The dispute centers around Apple’s purported misappropriation of health tracking software used in their smartwatches. The accusations have managed to pull notable attention and support in the…
The District Attorneys’ offices of San Francisco and Los Angeles have recently appealed to a Californian appellate panel, seeking a resurrection of their civil suit. As per their claim, the law firm Potter Handy LLP has been conducting deceptive practices, ensnaring thousands of businesses in factually unsupported disability rights lawsuits. They argue that the lower…
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced an indictment against an Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, for an alleged unsuccessful assassination plot against a US citizen of Indian descent who advocates for Sikh separatism. The indictment, recently unsealed, alleges that Gupta coordinated and financed the targeted murder, laying down specific instructions that the act should…
In an interesting development this week, a Florida-based judicial ethics panel disclosed that a state judge has received permission to attend a local softball game. The game in question is one between the local sheriff’s department and the police department. What makes this situation unique is the delicate balance between leisure and maintaining a perception…
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas sparked a debate over the public rights doctrine during oral arguments this Wednesday. This doctrine is used to determine whether certain lawsuits involving the government should be tried in front of a jury. Justice Thomas, known for his sparing use of questions during oral arguments, directed the attention of…
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has invalidated a portion of a conveyor belt patent, ruling that five claims in the patent owned by Laitram LLC were invalid. The decision further furthers the complexities present in patent law, particularly in the tech and manufacturing industries, where innovations and inventions frequently straddle existing patent territory….
In a recent development, the company previously known as Twitter is reportedly challenging a long-standing patent licensing agreement set in a Californian federal court, in which it is contractually bound to pay $3 million annually for several technologies related to TiVo. The contention arises as the company, now owned by business magnate Elon Musk, disputes…
During a post-grant review hearing on Wednesday, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) conducted a detailed examination of questions regarding Shenzhen Svakom Technology. The technology corporation, known for its patent for interactive sex toys, faced inquiries about its alleged excessive reliance on language from earlier inventions. Shenzhen Svakom Technology is the assignee of a…
The contentiousness surrounding affirmative action policies continues to play out in the American legal arena, notably at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJ), a prestigious magnet school situated in a wealthy suburb of Washington, D.C. A recent article on SCOTUSblog thoroughly recounts the ongoing battle involving TJ’s revised admissions policy. In 2020,…
The prominence of online cryptocurrency scams, colloquially known as ‘pig-butchering’ scams, is increasingly concerning for tax professionals and law enforcement alike. The scammers, who mainly operate in Southeast Asia, have targeted victims worldwide, using various tactics to lure their victims into the traps. These scams typically involve building a relationship with the victim, often through…
Prosperity in the legal sector appears to be spreading as major law firms including Cleary, Skadden, Dechert, Proskauer, Hogan Lovells, Baker McKenzie, and Paul Weiss have all announced bonuses and salary raises. For those seeking an expedient exit from their current law firm, Above The Law have provided a helpful guide on the matter. In…
Historically, judicial ethics have always represented a cornerstone of the legal profession. The framework of principles that governs the conduct and decision-making of judges is designed to ensure a fair system of justice, protecting the rights and liberties of all parties. Consequently, any violation of these ethical standards could potentially impair the administration of justice,…
Deutsche Bank AG has a history of actively seeking out high-net-worth individuals, often referred to internally as ‘whales’, for their client portfolio. One such ‘whale’ pursued by the bank was former U.S. President Donald Trump, classified as a high-net-worth client due to his successful real estate dealings. Testifying during Trump’s ongoing civil fraud trial, Rosemary…
Given the latest turn of events, it is clear that Adobe Inc. is racing against time to devise a plan to support its $20 billion acquisition of Figma Inc., as the likelihood of the transaction getting blocked by European antitrust regulators seems more certain. Bloomberg Law reports that Adobe officials are urgently developing a proposal…
The Federal Circuit recently mandated the termination of an appeal by electronics retail chain P.C. Richard & Son that contested the decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). The TTAB’s original ruling had permitted Samsung to register a trademark for its range of smartphones and tablets. P.C. Richard & Son’s appeal has now…
Indeed Inc., a major online job search company, has elected to discontinue its monthly mental health days, originally implemented during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The move comes with a wave of other companies terminating benefits introduced during the crisis period. Indeed initiated what they dubbed as “YOU Days” in June 2020. This gave…
A dodgy settlement claims site purportedly exploiting a $5.6 billion settlement involving Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. is set to be removed after a U.S. federal magistrate judge’s ruling. This ruling was made in response to allegations that the website was attempting to profiteer off the massive legal deal with merchants and utilized inventive methods…
Global law firms Latham & Watkins, Hogan Lovells, together with energy company Octopus Energy were amongst the notable victors at the British Legal Awards 2023 held recently in London. The ceremony, currently in its 14th iteration, took place at the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC), presented by Sue Perkins. The prestigious event celebrates the crème de…
In a recent development, a federal court in Connecticut approved a permanent injunction between medical gas supplier Lincare Inc. and its former CEO, Crispin Teufel, effectively prohibiting Teufel from utilizing data he previously downloaded from the company in any future role. This injunction was established following Teufel’s nullified agreement to assume the CEO position at…
On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed the appointment of Assistant U.S. Attorney Jamel Semper to a U.S. judgeship in the District of New Jersey in a 54-44 vote. Previously an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District, Semper will now play a pivotal role in presiding over cases within the federal jurisdiction. Expected to bring his wealth…
An indictment filed in a New York federal court has revealed a thwarted assassination plot targeted at an attorney with connections to a political revolution in Punjab. The court documents disclosed that an Indian national was engaged in this international scheme. The seriousness of the charges underscores the global reach and influence of significant legal…