Zhao Sheng Law Firm, the Shanghai-based joint operation firm of Linklaters, has elected a new managing partner following the departure of Eric Liu. Liu has recently joined Haiwen & Partners, a law firm based in Beijing. Taking over the leadership reins, corporate partner Richard Gu has been elected as the new managing partner, signalling a…
Former US President Donald Trump, on Monday, once again petitioned the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit to reconsider a gag order imposed on him associated with federal prosecutors’ election interference case. Previously, on December 8, a three-judge panel from the appellate court had upheld the gag order. This time, however, Trump is…
Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, has agreed to pay up to $700 million as part of a settlement to resolve the antitrust complaints brought against it by attorneys general from roughly three dozen states and consumers. These parties claimed that Alphabet Inc.’s app store, Google Play, unlawfully dominates the Android mobile applications market. This significant…
On the surface, 2023 might have seemed relatively routine for the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). However, the board was involved in several crucial deliberations, including the introduction of penalties during inter partes reviews and important strides in its transparency. These developments may influence legal strategies and operations of corporations with significant patent holdings…
In the rapidly globalizing legal scene, one of China’s most prominent law firms, Han Kun, has recently made significant strides into the US market, specifically establishing a foothold in the lion’s den – New York. The move comes after the firm’s successful international debut earlier this year with the launch of an office in Singapore….
In a clear indication of fiscal tightening within the legal sector, Proskauer Rose made the decision to cut over 20 business professionals from its workforce in August. This move is seen as part of an ongoing industry trend, where law firms, even amid a wave of salary rises for associate ranks, have been paring their…
California’s state bar has approached the state Supreme Court, seeking authorization for an alternative law licensing program, despite uncertainties surrounding its funding and operational specifics. With the help of the Legal Services Funders Network, the agency claimed to have secured complete funding for the initial costs of the new-so-termed ‘portfolio bar exam’ initiative. The executive…
In what could shape to be a significant scandal within the legal profession, the names of lawyers, corporate officials, and politicians alleged to have paid for sexual services at so-called “high-end brothels” may soon be released to the public. The unfolding case, under the scrutiny of the top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts, indicates that charges…
In an ongoing legal saga, two Georgia election workers have once again sued former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. This latest suit was filed in a Washington, D.C., federal court on Monday. The workers’ allegation: Giuliani continues to propagate false claims of their committing ballot fraud during the 2020 presidential election. This legal action follows…
In a recent testimony related to Rearden’s ongoing $400 million copyright litigation against Disney, a former Disney executive stated that he had not seen a 2013 letter from Rearden’s lawyer at Morrison Foerster LLP. This letter allegedly demanded the return of stolen software from a Rearden engineer prior to its use by Disney for the…
An architectural photographer in California has been awarded $6.3 million by a federal jury after it was found that a senior care provider had willfully infringed upon several of his photos. The plaintiff’s attorney described the verdict as a historically high level of statutory damages in a photography copyright infringement case. This outcome, with respects…
The Association of Legal Aid Attorneys is set to continue voting on Tuesday about a motion to publicly address the crisis in Israel and Gaza. This action comes after a federal judge in New York lifted a state court restraining order, according to an announcement made by the union on Monday. The union, representing a…
In a significant development within the realm of litigation, all five general causation experts presented by plaintiffs’ attorneys in over 600 lawsuits have been dismissed. These lawsuits contend that the prenatal use of acetaminophen – a common pain reliever – leads to autism and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This decision was handed down by U.S. District…
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) recently ruled in favor of an LBT patent concerning electronic location tracking technology, a case that was challenged by tech giant Apple. Initially, the Federal Circuit had vacated and sent back these contested claims for uptake by the PTAB. Following a full review, the PTAB decided to uphold…
NBA superstar LeBron James and his company, Uninterrupted IP LLC, have successfully secured the trademark rights to the phrase “More Than An Athlete”. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board dismissed the contention of Game Plan Inc., a Maryland-based youth charity organization, affirming that the company failed to establish itself as the rightful proprietor of the…
In a recent ruling, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims determined that the U.S. Defense Health Agency did not infringe copyrights or contractually violate the rights of a healthcare consulting services company. The court’s decision rested primarily on two critical factors: the company’s invalid registrations and the absence of any evidence indicating a binding agreement…
In recent developments, a former first assistant federal defender found himself at the heart of a controversy, admitting to the creation and sending of a ‘stupid’ email where he claimed to know of a strategy to increase a subordinate’s salary. This admission, uncovered during a recent trial, has stirred discussions regarding appropriate legal professional conduct….
A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upheld a lower court ruling that denied former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows’ request to move his charges in the Georgia election interference case to federal court. Meadows argued that the charges against him related to the scope of…
In a recent development, The Federal Circuit has dismissed TCL Technology’s petition for a stay in a patent suit brought forward by Freedom Patents. The lawsuit came under scrutiny after a lower court permitted Freedom Patents to serve TCL via alternative methods. Chinese electronics company TCL had lodged an appeal for a stay, attempting to…
In a recent development, a California federal judge granted Amazon and J.R.R. Tolkien’s heirs lawyer fees to the tune of $134,000. This conclusion followed a lawsuit that had been previously dismissed by the same judge who labelled the litigation as “frivolous”. The litigation in question was initiated by a fan-fiction writer who had endeavored to…
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have finalized merger guidelines that place considerable emphasis on protecting labor markets, a move indicated to be a key means of safeguarding the nation’s economy. FTC Chair Lina Khan highlighted the importance of this development, emphasizing that fair, open, and competitive markets are essential…
In a recent turn of events, Apple seems to have struck a settlement deal with a company dealing in resold LG wireless technology patents. The agreement, referred to as a “global settlement agreement”, has reportedly led to the cessation of an ongoing litigation process in appeals court. The litigation in question revolved around the authenticity…
In a recent development, a federal court in Massachusetts has dismissed a request by a Boston-based bar to partially cancel the “Dubliner” trademark owned by a restaurant in Washington D.C. This decision came after the presiding judge established the Boston bar’s inability to sufficiently allege fraud against the D.C. establishment or demonstrate that the latter…
Noted American broadcaster and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones recently found his appeal against a contempt ruling dismissed, a development that has amplified concerns among legal circles regarding courtroom procedure as well as the broader implications for freedom of speech. The ongoing litigation revolves around inflammatory comments made by Jones that were deemed defamatory and unethical…
The unfolding legal tale surrounding U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recently took a new turn. As reported, Clarence appears to have used his position to seek additional financial gain, expanding the saga’s complexity and raising further questions. Legal professionals worldwide are closely watching the developments and implications this story might have on judicial conduct…