KL Partners, the South Korean joint venture firm of global international law firm Baker McKenzie, has recently made a pivotal hire to fortify its dispute resolution practice. The new addition to their team is David Kim, a seasoned international arbitration lawyer who formerly held the position of a senior foreign attorney at the Big Six…
Foley & Lardner LLP, a prominent law firm, has withdrawn an employment offer to a former summer associate and Georgetown University Law Center graduate due to public comments she made in response to a Hamas attack on Israel. This move underlines the potential professional consequences of voicing personal opinions on sensitive political matters. The individual…
Next week, a California federal courthouse will be the focal point for an intriguing intellectual property dispute. The battleground is the billion-dollar blockbuster “Beauty and the Beast,” starring Emma Watson, however, the protagonist of this courtroom drama is not a Disney princess but a digital effects company led by former Microsoft executive Steve Perlman. The…
A prominent attorney from Sheehan and Associates was recently held in contempt by a New York federal judge. The ruling came after the lawyer attracted negative attention for filing what the court has addressed as a “meritless” false advertising lawsuit against Starbucks. The lawsuit accused the coffee giant of misrepresenting the amount of potassium present…
In a new development, Premera, an affiliate of Blue Cross, has filed a modified version of its previously rejected class action against Takeda Pharmaceuticals. The lawsuit alleges that Takeda conspired to prevent generic versions of the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) drug, Amitiza, from entering the market. A Massachusetts federal judge dismissed the original suit filed…
In a recent development, both Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, and Amazon.com Inc. have claimed a significant victory at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The Board declared that all four claims in an advertising patent owned by AlmondNet Inc. were invalid due to their ‘obvious’ nature. This announcement underscores the…
In a recent legal dispute, a Michigan jury ruled that Opti-Luxx, a lighting manufacturer, has consciously violated two patents owned by a Canadian competitor. These patents pertain to illuminated school bus signs. As a consequence of their actions, Opti-Luxx has been ordered to pay an amount of approximately $23,000. The ruling underscores the continuous importance…
U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer, currently the chief judge of the Northern District of Illinois, has announced her decision to take senior status in the coming summer. This move indicates an upcoming transition in the court, as President Joe Biden will subsequently have the opportunity to appoint a new judge to the 22-seat bench. Pallmeyer,…
In the multidimensional world of law, every Supreme Court petition carries inherent importance. In recent weeks, the Court has received several such petitions that may have slipped under the radar. Among these are four key petitions that raise critical questions impacting the current jurisprudence landscape. The first noteworthy petition involves the National Labor Relations Board…
In a recent development, electronic giant Electronic Arts Inc. and The Brandr Group LLC have reportedly agreed to resolve their legal dispute over the use of college athletes’ names, images, and likenesses in an upcoming video game, according to a report by Law360. This settlement signifies the end to a litigation matter that was potentially…
In the complex landscape of modern law, one cannot afford to stand still and let the current events go unnoticed. In this article, we will unpack some of the most recent updates picked from the trendy topics in the legal field. Firstly, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, Samuel Alito, recently…
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape where social media plays a crucial role in reputation management and client relations, Biglaw firms are not exempt. There’s one particular firm that has been prominently recognized for its effective use of Twitter, according to Good2bSocial’s 2023 Social Law Firm Index. While the specific firm’s identity has been redacted…
The Biden administration has recently seen an influx of criticism over its decision to withdraw from digital trade policy discussions. This discontent has been voiced through two letters dispatched on Thursday, one from nearly three dozen members of Congress and another from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. As reported by Jennifer Doherty in Law360, the…
A California federal judge has made strides in two antitrust suits against Align Technology, the maker of Invisalign clear teeth aligners. The court reportedly certified two buyer classes of Invisalign aligners, however, declined to certify a class of mouth scanner purchasers. Both ongoing cases accuse the company of monopolistic practices within the market for teeth…
Significant developments have occurred regarding the Provisur Technologies Inc. food slicer patent. This matter was originally overseen by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), who concluded that most claims of this patent were invalid. However, their decision has been called into question by Kathi Vidal, current Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office….
In a recent dispute, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has found in favour of tech giants Apple and Samsung in their bid to invalidate multiple technology patents held by Smart Mobile Technologies LLC. These patents have been a matter of contention as Smart Mobile Technologies sought to assert them against the major smartphone…
In a recent development in legal procedures pertaining to serving foreign defendants, the Commercial Division Court has extended the timeline permissible for service and authorized alternative methods. This significant decision came to pass in the case of Zantaz Enter. Archive Solution, LLC v. Adecco IT Servs., Inc., Index No. 656419/2022, Doc. No. 16, 191 N.Y.S.3d…
In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into judicial ethics at the US Supreme Court, Senate Democrats have approved the issuance of subpoenas for the Texas billionaire, Harlan Crow, and prominent conservative fundraiser, Leonard Leo. A detailed report on this latest development can be found in Bloomberg Law. The decision resulted from hours of…
Resume of recent developments has emerged relating to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s (DMCA) embroiled fight over speech rights. A civil liberties group has opted to appeal a federal court ruling, which established the anti-circumvention provision of the DMCA could not be deemed invalid. Representing two researchers, they posit that this provision institutes what they…
Recent amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) proposed significant shifts related to transactions involving cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and blockchain technology. These changes have sparked interest and debate among legal professionals worldwide, particularly those working with some of the world’s largest corporations and law firms. At the heart of these amendments is the introduction of…
Cravath’s recent salary increases are shaking up the Biglaw landscape, putting significant pressure on competing firms to match their pay scales or risk losing talent to firms that do. As legal recruiter Michelle Fivel suggested to Bloomberg Law, this could be the year where the pool of firms following Cravath’s lead shrinks. Cravath has set…
In a notable development on novemebr 30, 2023, a federal judge located in Pennsylvania has rejected a plea to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Meridian Bank. The litigation accuses former employees and a Maryland-based competitor bank of unlawfully acquiring and using Meridian’s confidential business information. This development ensures that the case will progress forward into…
In recent court developments, the mandate enabling corporations to require uniforms from their employees was upheld. The news arrived as a silver lining in what has otherwise been somewhat of a challenging year for employers. The ruling verifies the adage put forward by the law firm Shawe Rosenthal: “The power of the NLRB is not…
Judge Wilhelmina Wright, a trailblazer in the legal landscape and the first Black woman to be appointed to the federal court in Minnesota, will retire next year. This significant announcement was made by the court on Thursday. Wright’s illustrious legal career has left indelible imprints and has pushed the boundaries in what has traditionally been…
In recent legal news, a prominent talent manager and entertainment industry attorney has launched a hefty lawsuit against law firm Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, together with one of its former attorneys. The plaintiff has filed the $10 million malpractice suit, alleging that the attorney’s failure to adequately perform his duties resulted in her…