In a notable decision by the Federal Circuit, it has declined a request made by a child car seat developer to review a Massachusetts federal magistrate judge’s decision. The judge had found that the developer is obliged to provide certain documents as part of a patent infringement lawsuit. Read the original article on Law360. Though…
Dickinson Wright PLLC, the renowned law firm, has recently amplified its intellectual property and commercial litigation practice by welcoming a new member to its Denver office, according to its statement released on Monday. The newly added member is a prominent attorney from the esteemed firm, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. Details surrounding the shift…
The Australian government made an announcement last Sunday regarding the establishment of a support policy to help victims of forced marriages. This initiative is part of a broader movement to eradicate modern-day slavery in the country. Individuals who are victims or at risk of forced marriages will now be able to benefit from 200 days…
An inventor has recently launched a $1.7 billion lawsuit in a New York federal court against 3M. The suit alleges that 3M has made disparaging comments about him in relation to the creation of the Post-it note. The claims brought against 3M emphasize the ongoing controversy over the invention of the Post-it note, a ubiquitous…
U.S. biotechnology firm Seagen Inc. is set to revive its quest for billions in damages in an ongoing legal dispute with Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd., a prominent Japanese drugmaker. This contention arises over the patenting of cancer drugs and Seagen alleges that an arbitrator has overlooked the intrinsic “language and essence” of a fundamental collaboration…
In a recent antitrust suit, attorneys found themselves in hot water with the overseeing federal judge for an alleged misuse of the court’s emergency email system. Late on a Friday night, a “terse” email was sent requesting that a section of an unidentified court filing be placed under protective seal. The email, however, appeared to…
A contentious dispute is currently unfolding between tech behemoth Apple, and an emerging startup that has levelled accusations against the corporation for unlawfully barring it from entering the smartwatch marketplace. A significant point of contention is revolving around the level of accessibility of an impending key hearing related to this case. While the specifics of…
In an unfolding legal saga, Dynamite Marketing has been granted approximately $1.5 million in attorney fees and a permanent injunction by a New York federal judge. This ruling comes in the wake of a jury verdict in September, which found that WowLine Inc. had willfully infringed upon Dynamite Marketing’s patent. The patent in question pertains…
A recent litigation involving a Black former Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP associate seeking to broaden the scope of his retaliatory trial has been turned down by a Manhattan federal judge. It has been suggested that the legal professional’s request may have been intended to pressurize his former employer through reiterated legal actions. The contentious…
An individual posing as a Beverly Hills lawyer, now shown to have connections with Armenian criminal organizations, has been sentenced to a six-month prison term and an additional six months of home detention. This sentencing follows the imposter’s admission of conducting a prolonged credit card fraud scheme and bribing federal agents in an attempt to…
On Monday evening, in a striking exhibit of bipartisan agreement, the United States Senate marked a historic occasion by affirming U.S. Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez to the Fifth Circuit with a landslide vote of 80-12. This laudable appointment serves to make Judge Ramirez the first Hispanic woman to serve on this court. The Fifth…
The Supreme Court is set to make an announcement regarding opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term on Tuesday, December 5. The release of these opinions will be conveyed through a live blog, an approach the court has often adopted. This method allows both legal professionals and the general public to…
Legal markets across Southeast Asia are becoming increasingly filled with regional firms that are showing promise in their own right. When these firms band together, however, they become a formidable entity that can revolutionize the legal landscape. So writes Jessica Seah in the Asia Legal Briefing. The full exploration of this topic, unfortunately, is located…
The legal profession has a reputation for high earnings and these days the sky seems to be the limit for contractual bonuses at law firms. In a wave of lucrative bonus announcements, law firms are rewarding their associates with extraordinary sums of cash. The climate in the legal business world seems to be largely one…
Engagement on social media is no longer just the domain of consumer brands and tech startups. Even traditional industries like legal services are starting to recognize the power of these platforms. One Am Law 200 firm has made a remarkable leap in its usage of Facebook, according to the 2023 Social Law Firm Index conducted…
In a sudden development over the weekend, a Texas licensing company and Taiwan-based manufacture ASUSTeK Computer Inc., finalized a settlement agreement in connection to a patent dispute. This agreement transpired just before the case was due to go to trial on the following Monday. This last-minute pact resolves a legal conflict before it reached the…
The law practice management company MyCase recently released a public API (application programming interface) for simpler integration with third-party software. This new development will streamline the sharing of data across various systems and allow for smoother collaboration between different software applications. It also announced the addition of two new features related to accepting payments through…
Continuing their expansion across European markets, Andersen has established a foothold in the Irish legal landscape through a partnership with local law firm Philip Lee. This move signifies Andersen’s initial venture into Irish legal services, supplementing its tax advisory and accounting services which have been operational in Ireland since 2016. Andersen Global, under the structure…
Hong Kong opposition activist, Agnes Chow Ting, has stated that she has no intention of returning to Hong Kong, despite being required to do so by the Hong Kong Police National Security Department (NSD) in December. The announcement was made via a post on her Instagram account. In response to Chow’s decision, the NSD has…
Irma Carrillo Ramirez, previously a US magistrate judge and a former prosecutor, has been confirmed as the first Latina to secure a position on the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Raised by parents who met in the cotton fields of west Texas, Ramirez received bipartisan confirmation with a significant majority (80-12) on…
A recent ruling by a Texas Federal Court has mandated the attendance of a former Samsung executive for an upcoming January patent trial. This decision comes in light of the ex-executive, who previously headed Samsung’s intellectual property center and later established Synergy IP Corp., missing a November hearing focusing on Samsung’s motion for sanctions. The…
Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO) has expressed to an Illinois federal judge that customers who have revised their lawsuit claiming the company monopolizes the credit scoring market are yet to sufficiently bolster their earlier deficient allegations. Furthermore, FICO contends that the terms of its licensing agreements with major credit bureaus effectively nullify the lawsuit. In an…
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a significant case challenging the constitutionality of a provision of a 2017 corporate tax reform law. This action is a result of a case brought forth by a Washington State couple, Charles and Kathleen Moore, whose tax bill increased by a one-time payment of around…
In a recent development, Judge Beryl Howell denied Rudy Giuliani’s bid to evade jury trial in the defamation case brought by Atlanta poll workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Just days before the trial, Giuliani announced he preferred not to go before a jury but desired a bench trial. His request has now been denied…
The evolution of AI technologies continues to pose unique challenges for legal teams within corporations. Despite a surge in AI deployment, surprisingly few companies have established robust guidelines for its use. The Society for Corporate Governance’s 2023 Board Practices Report revealed that a mere 13% of 97 public companies examined possess an AI use framework,…