A recent development has transpired in the lawsuit involving international law firm Littler Mendelson PC and a former in-house attorney. The legal proceedings, which were initiated in a Texas state courtroom, revolve around allegations that the ex-firm lawyer illicitly procured confidential documents. However, both parties to the dispute have come to a consensus to temporarily…
A professor from California State University, Fullerton has challenged a decision by the Federal Circuit that declined to revive claims made in her patent on a medical ventilator. The circuit court had deemed these claims too obvious. The professor is now seeking a review of this decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. More details can…
Addressing a significant delay of pending operations, the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) is embarking on an initiative to tackle a colossal accumulation of unchecked items. Starting from November 30, 2023, a specially devised team of senior SLA staff members will actuate a series of process to handle nearly 6,000 backlog items. This committee’s…
On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into legislation a new piece of law that has significant implications for employers within the state. This law implements further restrictions on the terms that employers may set in release agreements relating to accusations of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Following its enactment, the law took…
Big news in the legal world as Littler Mendelson PC and a former attorney of the firm have decided to temporarily halt an ongoing lawsuit. The firm had previously accused the attorney of stealing confidential documents, a severe breach of trust that had caused significant friction between the parties. The cessation of proceedings comes unexpectedly,…
In a case that’s sure to attract significant attention from legal professionals worldwide, a recent ruling by a Texas court may have implications on the future of trespass claims related to produced water injection. The case is Iskandia Operating, LLC v. SWEPI, LP, as brought to you by the latest JDSupra legal news. SWEPI brought…
In the unfolding legal battle between comedian Sarah Silverman alongside other authors, and OpenAI, the creators of chatbot, GPT, the latter has made a fresh play to compel the dismissal of the plaintiffs’ claims. JDSupra reports that OpenAI has submitted a new decision from a California federal court in its favor. This decision apparently dismissed…
Interpreting the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency requires clarity and a unified approach by courts across the world. When dealing with cross-border restructuring or insolvency proceedings of corporate groups, it is essential for courts to provide an orderly restructuring or liquidation that is consistent across various jurisdictions….
This week’s IRS roundup, November 20 – November 24, 2023, featured substantial guidance and relevant issues from the Internal Revenue Service. The following summary outlines key areas of interest that legal professionals, particularly those within multinational corporations and law firms, should be aware of. The roundup was documented by McDermott Will & Emery, a global…
Get ready for a change in the legal landscape for businesses operating in New York state. Starting from January 1, 2024, the state minimum wage will see an incremental increase. As reported by JD Supra, with a small number of exceptions, this change is set to continue on an annual basis. Looking more closely, the…
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) alerted health plans and health insurance issuers to the impending deadline for electronically submitting verifications of conformity with the proscription against so-called gag clauses. The deadline for this compliance, as stated by CMS, is not too far away, on December 31, 2023, and thereafter annually…
In some concerning news for data privacy advocates, the Berglund Management Group, Inc., also known as Berglund Automotive, has filed a notice of a significant data breach. This breach was discovered on November 22, 2023, and was promptly reported to the Attorney General of Maine, as per the mandates of transparency associated with such incidents….
As the legal landscape around noncompete agreements continues to change, recent remarks by New York Governor Kathy Hochul highlight the need for balance in legislation. New York legislature recently passed a bill aiming to prohibit noncompetes across the state. However, it lacks an exception for the sale of a business, a point that Governor Hochul…
In the ever-evolving legal landscape, it’s crucial for legal practitioners to stay abreast of the latest court decisions, case precedents and legal developments. Here is an interesting case worth discussing: arrivia Inc. v. Rowley, No. CV-23-01039-PHX-DLR, 2023 WL 7386384 (D. Ariz. Nov. 8, 2023). The case highlights an important point – the enforceability of releases…
With an expanding landscape of legalized marijuana use in 38 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia, the U.S. legal marijuana industry has experienced rapid growth. Despite this progression, marijuana businesses are still faced with significant challenges when it comes to payment processing and banking, primarily due to federal prohibition on marijuana. A stark…
In the wake of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) release of guidance in Notice 2023-63 concerning the capitalization of research & development (R&D) under Section 174, several attorneys from the tax group at Fenwick have expressed concerns that are imperative for corporations associated with technology, life sciences, and other industries deeply involved in substantial research…
In a recent legal case, a bank was accused of breaching contract due to its refusal to make a payment under a confirmation to a letter of credit. The bank defended its decision on the grounds of a sanctions prohibition, however, a court has ruled against them. This case shines a spotlight on key legal…
In a noteworthy development for the corporate legal community, the US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) recently published a notice about supplemental guidance concerning the examination of patent design claims containing computer-generated images. This vital update is ascertained from the information available on JDSupra. This supplemental guidance, outlined in the Federal Register (88 Fed. Reg….
The consequence of advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in foundational large language models (LLMs), poses intricate legal issues in regards to the General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR). Notably, the debate surrounding compliances with the “right to be forgotten,” or, in other terms, the right of erasure. LLMs display exceptional skills in predicting sentence endings,…
On September 21, 2023, the Colorado Division of Insurance set a new precedent by adopting a Finale Regulation implementing S.B. 21-169. This 2021 law is particularly significant as it’s specifically tailored towards the governing of Colorado-licensed insurers’ use of external consumer data and information sources (ECDIS), along with algorithms and predictive models which make use…
In the past year, the landscape of legal tech has undergone significant changes, with notable developments arising in the realm of generative AI. An integral part of this shift was the public release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT on November 30, 2022. This chatbot instigated an industry-wide shift that transformed not only the way legal professionals use…
On November 29, 2023, Capital Health acknowledged an “Information Technology Security Incident” following widespread outages throughout its information technology network [JDSupra]. The healthcare provider calmly informed the public via a website notice as it grappled with these unanticipated challenges. As of yet, all the servers affected by the incident have not been fully resurrected. The…
The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors has significantly impacted productivity levels across the globe. Manufacturing, in particular, stands to reap immense benefits from incorporating AI into its operations. However, for AI to achieve its full potential within the manufacturing industry, companies must ensure adequate measures for privacy protection and bias elimination,…
Legal firm Taft Stettinius & Hollister stands accused of negligently advising a client to transfer the governance of the MIPA from Michigan to Delaware. The complaint was reported by Law.com Radar. Details surrounding the nature of this negligence remain unclear at the moment. The issue of business governance relocations as it relates to legal advisory…
Los Angeles law firm Perkins Coie recently added Paul Navarro to their roster as an emerging companies and venture capital partner. The firm confirmed this development last Tuesday, marking Paul Navarro’s return to the firm. Navarro was previously associated with Morrison Foerster, and his role at Perkins Coie will involve guiding entrepreneurs and technology startups….