In a recent turn of events, Marcus O’Brien and Jacinta Long, previously partners at Clyde & Co in Australia, have relocated to local firm, Meridian Lawyers. The details of their departure, the reasons contributing to their switch, and the potential impact on Clyde & Co’s operations in Australia and globally remain undisclosed, reinforcing the often…
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently nominated two appellate court candidates and 18 replacements to the superior court. Included in this roster of prominent professionals are a former litigator from Munger Tolles & Olson LLP and two attorneys who cut their teeth at O’Melveny & Myers LLP. These two legal veterans have been selected to take…
In a major victory for Lionsgate and Starz Entertainment, a California federal judge has ruled in their favor in a copyright litigation accusing the companies of plagiarizing from a musical stage play for their strip club series called ‘P-Valley’. The judge found that there were no substantial similarities between the two, affirming that plots about…
A California federal judge on December 7, 2023, challenged the counsel for Sarah Silverman and other authors involved in a lawsuit over OpenAI’s artificial intelligence product. The judge sought explanations as to why secondary claims from their copyright infringement suit should not be dismissed. This questioning comes in the light of a similar case where…
Technological development often goes hand in hand with change. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a prime example of technology reshaping day-to-day tasks, and its relevance is intensifying within the legal profession, a field that has historically been resistant to drastic changes. However, at the Berkeley-Stanford Advanced Patent Law Institute, top legal scholars and industry professionals asserted…
Artificial intelligence is now becoming a significant tool in the legal industry as it rapidly takes over tasks once assigned to early-career attorneys, this is according to law professors and practicing attorneys who took part in a recent discussion at the Berkeley-Stanford Advanced Patent Law Institute. The group emphasized the need for law firms to…
The Federal Circuit made a critical decision on Thursday to delay hearing arguments surrounding the legitimacy of a patent once linked to a $2.2 billion jury verdict against Intel. The court accorded U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director, Kathi Vidal, an opportunity to carry on with her office’s investigation into the disputed patent challenge. The…
A Federal Circuit panel seemed uneasy during Thursday’s oral arguments surrounding a video game developer’s attempt to overturn a Texas federal court’s dismissal of its plea for a new trial. The claims that form the crux of this appeal are that Sony’s PlayStation had wrongfully appropriated patented technology. This legal tussle, which is gaining attention…
In a decision that affirms the unequivocal boundaries of coverage, a Second Circuit panel declared that a legal insurer has no requirement to cover a malpractice suit brought against an attorney and his earlier employment organization. The ruling presents a significant impact on the legal sector, underscoring that some acts alleged in the underlying suit…
The longstanding copyright dispute between Marvel and the estate of renowned artist Steve Ditko has recently been resolved, effectively ending Marvel’s legal issues with several writers and artists over the rights of some of its most iconic characters and stories. Steve Ditko, who passed away in 2018, was the last remaining litigant standing against the…
In a notable development, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has solidified a decision by an administrative law judge that absolves Keysight Technologies Inc. from allegations raised by Centripetal Networks Inc. The focus of the dispute revolved around accusations that Keysight Technologies Inc. was infringing upon a trio of patents owned by Centripetal Networks Inc….
The Federal Circuit recently endorsed a bifurcated ruling concerning H. Lundbeck’s intellectual property around the antidepressant drug Trintellix. This decision held that numerous generic-drug manufacturers are not in violation of two of H. Lundbeck’s patents. Conversely, the court ratified a ruling establishing that Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., undeniably infringed upon yet another patent owned by H….
In the recent culmination of a federal trial in Pennsylvania, defense counsel argued that Christopher Warman Sr.’s “chocolate moonshine” fudge recipe fails to qualify as a trade secret. This is attributed to the lack of significant alterations or protective measures instated by Warman to the original recipe sourced from a seasoned chocolatier. According to the…
In a further development in the legal fight between Samsung and Netlist Inc., the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has again favoured the former. PTAB found that a Netlist Inc. flash memory patent was obvious. This decision strikes down another Netlist patent tied to a $303M verdict against Samsung. This progresses the case, which…
Getty Images and the Authors Guild are taking a strong stand against artificial intelligence developers who maintain that licensing extensive volumes of copyrighted works for training generative AI models is both impractical and costly. The duo condemned this stand at the U.S. Copyright Office, emphasizing that the magnitude of the alleged violation does not exculpate…
Bell Helicopter, in an ongoing legal battle, has submitted a request to a Texas federal court seeking the temporary halt of a patent lawsuit. The suit had originally been lodged by a Chinese technology firm. This firm has been previously established as covertly gathering information from American firms and the U.S. military. Bell Helicopter’s petition…
Law students, despite their potentially lucrative futures, are currently rallying against no-pay work. The rallying cry emphasizes that future prestige does not satiate present needs, underscoring a long-standing issue within legal education frameworks. The concept of working without pay in current roles, with the promise of professional eminence in the future, is increasingly being scrutinized….
The European Union’s recently established Unified Patent Court (UPC) has not been inundated with as many cases as initially feared. This reassurance comes from the president of the Court of Appeal for the European Union, who made the announcement during an address at the Berkeley-Stanford Advanced Patent Law Institute. Specifically, the UPC, which officially opened…
In an ongoing legal battle, a Florida law firm, accused of defrauding student debtors, has petitioned a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit brought against it. The defense argues that the statute of limitations for the claims of rescission and breach of fiduciary duty raised by the plaintiffs has expired. Furthermore, the firm alleges that…
Investment manager Ross Stevens has retracted a donation with an estimated value of $100 million, initially given to his Alma Mater, the University of Pennsylvania. This substantial donation was initially bestowed to fund the Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance. Stevens, who is the co-founder of Stone Ridge Asset Management, attributed the school’s approach to…
Ukrainian authorities recently claimed responsibility for the assassination of former MP and presidential candidate Illia Kyva. The source of these statements is Andriy Yusov, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Military Intelligence Service. In a video, Yusov called Kyva “one of the biggest scumbags, traitor, and collaborators”, confirming the killing and promising a similar fate for…
The Australian Government passed new legislation on Wednesday that authorizes the government to indefinitely detain migrants who are seen as threats to public safety and cannot be deported or extradited. This law was enacted in response to recent court rulings in Australia that rendered unlawful to keep migrants in custody indefinitely when they couldn’t be…
A recent report released by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security reveals a worrying upward trend in cyberattacks targeting global electoral processes. The study indicates that these attacks have escalated from a mere 10 percent of elections in 2015 to a significant 26 percent in 2022. The report provides further insights into the distribution of…
Last week, the DC Circuit ruled that former President Trump is not immune from civil suit for his role in the January 6 Capitol Riot, affirming that Trump’s actions were taken in his personal capacity as a presidential candidate, rather than as part of his official duties. Subsequent to this, Judge Tanya Chutkan denied President…
In the rapidly changing world of law, we frequently take time to express our gratitude to advertisers who help us stay informed and updated. According to a recent writeup on Above The Law, the valuable contribution of advertisers is acknowledged. Not only is the appreciation expressed for existing collaborations, but there’s also recognition of the…