Costs in court can be paid in several ways and in the case of attorneys Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro, an apology was one of them. The attorneys were involved in a criminal case which accused them of attempting to aid former President Donald Trump in overturning his loss in the 2020 election in Georgia….
In a split decision on Thursday, the Virginia Supreme Court restored a free-speech lawsuit brought forth by a former high school teacher, Peter Vlaming, against the West Point School Board. Vlaming alleges that the school board wrongfully dismissed him after he declined to refer to a transgender boy using he/him pronouns, basing his refusal on…
Patent Quality Assurance LLC (PQA), a company vastly engaged in legal matters due mostly to the challenging of a patent from VLSI Technology, avoided what could have been costly attorney fees on December 14, 2023. The company, however, hasn’t escaped completely unscathed, receiving a “strong admonition” from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal….
In what appears to be a firm stance on principles, Edelson PC, a Chicago-based plaintiffs firm, has announced that it will not participate in Harvard Law School’s upcoming spring recruitment events. The decision came in response to recent remarks made by Harvard University President Claudine Gay concerning anti-Semitism on college campuses. Gay’s comments were brought…
In a recent development, Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc., a prominent name in the neurological therapeutics market, successfully defended a dispute over a patent concerning a treatment for Parkinson’s disease. The company had alleged infringement by MSN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. and MSN Pharmaceuticals Inc. The contention was resolved by a Delaware federal judge who affirmed the validity…
Swedish telecom heavyweight, Ericsson, has taken the legal route against Lenovo, launching complaints in both federal court and at the International Trade Commission. As per the allegations, Lenovo has infringed on Ericsson’s patents specifically related to high-efficiency video coding technology incorporated within its laptop computers. Ericsson’s goal with these proceedings is to inhibit the importation…
The recent meeting between Guyanese President Irfaan Ali and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro culminated in a peaceful resolution for the longstanding Essequibo border dispute. Both parties have agreed to a pacific settlement with the stipulation of no forceful action against each other. The agreement was made following an entire day of talks held in St….
A former partner at the Seattle-based personal injury law firm, Adler Giersch PS, has accused the firm of illegally terminating his contract in light of an alcoholic relapse. In a complaint submitted last Thursday in a federal court in Washington, the ex-partner claims the firm alleged improper actions on his part and violated the Americans…
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has upheld a ruling, maintaining that Sonos did not infringe trade law with the importation of its audio players. These products had been targeted in a patent infringement dispute with tech giant Google. This decision comes following a review by the ITC, ultimately ruling out a potential import ban…
A former federal defender for North Carolina’s Western District has recently testified in a federal trial denying retaliation against a colleague. The incident involved the removal of the attorney involved from a high-profile case. The attorney alleged that she was taken off the case as a form of retaliation for the sexual harassment complaints she…
The United States Supreme Court has declined to temporarily block an Illinois law banning the purchase, sale, possession, and manufacture of assault-style weapons. The justices denied this motion without explanation after two lower courts rejected requests to stall the legislation, and there were no recorded discrepancies from the order according to this report. At the…
In the latest development within the fast-fashion industry, China-based online retailer, Temu, has filed a lawsuit against a rival company, Shein, in a federal court in Washington, D.C. The suit accuses Shein of employing “mafia-style intimidation” tactics directed at suppliers while also allegedly abusing the U.S. legal system in an effort to cause disruption to…
As we approach year-end, the legal world is closely following proceedings in Delaware, where a Federal Judge is gearing up to adjudicate a patent dispute involving a Japanese pharmaceutical giant and an Indian competitor. The core of the disagreement lies in the Indian company’s attempts to market a generic version of a significant kidney disease…
An audit conducted by the Colorado Office of the State Auditor has found that the Colorado Judicial Department currently holds nearly $12.8 million in reserves for its information technology fund. This figure significantly exceeds what is allowed by statute. This revelation raises key questions about financial management within the department and potential legal implications. Law360…
In a recent judgment, a Florida judge has cut the punitive damages awarded to a former law partner of a late tax attorney based in Miami. The initial decision had granted him $3 million in punitive damages. This decision followed accusations made by the widow of the deceased attorney, alleging that the partner had manipulated…
In recent legal undertakings, the Federal Circuit proclaimed on Thursday that U.S. District Judge Alan Albright erred in dismissing Samsung’s appeal to relocate a display technology patent lawsuit from DoDots against it from Texas to California. The Federal Circuit, however, acknowledged Judge Albright’s decision to move related litigation involving Apple to the same state. The…
In a notable change, it appears that the LSAT may be on its way out as the standard admission test for many law schools. Increasing numbers of institutions are moving towards accepting the JD-Next as their preferred admissions method. Read more about this decision here. Bucking the trend some expected after SFFA v. Harvard, there…
In an interesting twist, a recent survey from Law360 Pulse has produced somewhat unexpected results in terms of the comparison between associate and equity partner average billable hours. As law professionals may imagine, the necessity of proving oneself can often result in younger, less experienced associates working longer hours to establish their reputation and work…
Recently, legal news platform Above the Law took a moment to pay tribute to their advertising partners. While the specific content of the post is not available, the minimal available information indicates a positive relationship between Above the Law and their advertising partners, highlighting the ever-present and essential connection between media outlets and the advertising…
Major law firm Hogan Lovells has recently announced the reelection of its current chair Marie-Aimée de Dampierre for a further three-year term. Contrary to a developing pattern of leadership turnovers at high-profile firms, Hogan Lovells has opted to persevere with its current leadership. As an esteemed intellectual property litigator based out of Paris, Marie-Aimée de…
A Massachusetts federal judge has recently settled an attorney fee dispute, which hinged over a judgment that is now seven years old. The dispute involved a sum close to $21 million. Via a detailed, 70-page finding of facts, the judge revealed that two law firms are set to receive portions of the fees they initially…
Alphabet Inc.’s Google has announced significant changes to its Maps tool that will affect how user data is handled and its availability to law enforcement. Notably, Google will no longer retain access to users’ individual location histories, a move that effectively prevents the company from responding to warrants from law enforcement agencies that request area-specific…
In a recent trademark dispute set in the backdrop of bars and pubs, a Massachusetts federal judge ruled in favor of a Washington, D.C. restaurant, dismissing counterclaims levied by multiple Boston corporations. Dubliner Inc., a corporation based out of the District of Columbia, imposed a trademark infringement claim on two Boston-based pubs. The Boston parties…
The U.S. Supreme court has decided to hear a case that will investigate if Capitol Riot defendants involved in the 6th of January Capitol Riot can be charged with ‘obstructing an official proceeding’ if their actions do not concern an investigation or evidence. The case under review – Fischer v. United States – will determine…
A group of Democratic attorneys general has risen in defense of using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in retirement plans as a response to increasing opposition to ESG measures by Republicans across the United States. Eighteen attorneys general have communicated their stance on this controversial issue through a letter to congressional leaders. They are…