The Attorney General’s Office of Mexico City recently confirmed the death of transgender woman and politician Samantha Gómez Fonseca from gunshot wounds. According to Yaaj, an LGBTQ+ human rights organization in Mexico, this murder is part of recent violence against transgender women in Mexico, with activist Miriam Nohemí Ríos also dying in a shooting last…
The conservative-led attack on the 40-year-old doctrine of judicial deference to federal regulators, known colloquially as Chevron Deference, came under scrutiny at this week’s U.S. Supreme Court arguments. Justices expressed concern about the potential for a wave of litigation and the creeping politicization of the judiciary. The long-standing principle of Chevron Deference endows governmental agencies…
The fate of the 40-year-old doctrine that courts should defer to federal regulators, more commonly known as the Chevron doctrine, was put into question in the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday. A conservative-led campaign against the practice has apparently run into headwinds as predictions of a ‘litigation tsunami’ ensued and justices voiced concerns about a…
Crowell & Moring, a significant player in the legal sphere, has recently expanded its environment, energy, and natural resources practice group with a new partner, Ruta Kalvaitis Skučas as reported on Bloomberg Law. Before shifting to Crowell & Moring, Skučas was associated with K&L Gates. Beyond her stint at K&L Gates, she has been advising…
In an era where companies rarely disclose their ideological stances, a novel study conducted into the amicus briefs filed by some of the largest U.S. law firms may shed light on the political leanings of BigLaw firms. These briefs, filed on behalf of likely pro bono clients before the U.S. Supreme Court, suggest a liberal…
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas found himself haunted by a major 2005 telecommunications ruling recently. Both he and his Supreme Court colleagues were contemplating if they should overturn a long-standing principle that commands judges to respect interpretations of ambiguous statutes provided by federal agencies. This legal precedent has influenced the decisions within the American…
Canada has publicly detailed its plan to fortify its national security by halting funding for certain research undertakings. This move specifically aims to curb support for research within sensitive technology sectors that involve institutions with connections to foreign military operations or state security entities potentially damaging to Canada’s own national security. High-ranking Canadian officials, including…
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas entertained a courtroom with self-deprecating humor on January 17, 2024, acknowledging the embarassment of a significant 2005 decision and its impact on current judicial processes. During a session that revisited the long-standing court protocol of giving considerable latitude to federal agencies in the interpretation of ambiguous laws, Justice Thomas…
The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in two significant cases that could redefine the court’s deference to executive agency powers in interpreting ambiguities in federal laws. Central to these two cases is the requirement for herring fisheries to fund observers used in governmental overfishing monitoring efforts. The two cases in discussion are Loper Bright…
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday entertained pivotal arguments that sought to cast doubt on the decades-old Chevron doctrine, a seminal rule in administrative law. The principle in question compels courts to defer to federal agencies’ interpretation of ambiguous statutes under their jurisdiction. The Justices contemplated the potential ramifications of discarding this salient directive. Among…
Recent proceedings before the U.S. Supreme court have sparked significant dialogue, as justices debate the potential implications of reversing a longstanding precedent. This doctrine currently advises courts to defer to federal agencies’ interpretations of ambiguous legislation. The justices evaluated whether such a reversal could inadvertently foster a practice of judicial activism, leading to judges legislating…
On a recent Tuesday, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal decided to expunge new evidence introduced by applicants. The evidence aimed to prove systematic and frequent non-compliance of insignia policies by frontline police officers. As per the appellate court’s reasoning, the sweeping non-compliance of a consistent or distinct pattern constituted a new assertion that fell…
The federal courthouse in Denver had to be evacuated on Wednesday due to a water main break. According to a notice on the court’s website, the courthouse will remain closed for the rest of the week as they work to remediate the issue. As of now, no further details have been released regarding the impact…
In an ongoing investigation into third-party patent litigation control and funding in Delaware, a federal judge has announced plans to refer an attorney to the state bar’s disciplinary counsel. The announcement, which signals further escalation in the meticulous probe, comes along with a 30-day timer set for an Illinois lawyer to stave off a similar…
On January 17, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit declined to resuscitate a trade secrets lawsuit lodged by TransPerfect Global Inc. against its competitor, Lionbridge Technologies Inc. According to the court, the aggregate evidence presented by TransPerfect was deemed insufficient for the case to proceed to trial. TransPerfect Global, a…
In recent news, Fairly Trained, a nonprofit organization, announced a novel certification mechanism to validate artificial intelligence companies’ efforts to ethically use copyrighted training data for their generative products. The nonprofit is an initiative of the former Stability AI vice president for audio, Ed Newton-Rex. This move aims to help AI firms prove their commitment…
The PTAB (Patent Trial and Appeal Board) has declared that Daiichi Sankyo successfully demonstrated that the disputed claims of a Seagen cancer drug patent, for which it was found guilty of infringement in a $42 million verdict delivered by a Texas federal jury in 2022, were invalid. The PTAB’s assessment casts a cloud of uncertainty…
In a recent development, a California-based bong manufacturer has been instructed by a Colorado federal court to alter its litigation strategy. The manufacturer’s current approach, which sees it simultaneously pursuing approximately four dozen trademark infringement cases against head shops in Colorado, has been described as ‘chaotic’ and ‘disorganized’. As per a report by Law360, the…
In an intriguing turn of events, The Second Circuit has caused a ripple in the realm of intellectual property and social media rights. On Wednesday, it partially resurrected a trademark lawsuit against a bridal designer known for her work on the “Say Yes to the Dress” series. This move effectively overturns the previous decree of…
Pop star Ed Sheeran recently faced an interesting rebuttal to his argument that the lack of copied musical elements in his copyrighted sheet music kept him from infringing upon others’ works. In a case presented to the Second Circuit, a party who purchased music composition rights countered, saying that sheet music protections should not confine…
In a recent development, a federal district court judge has ordered the owner of a patent enforcement company to travel from Texas to answer inquiries surrounding potential fraudulent activities. The owner faced a contempt order for tooth and nail defiance against the court order, as reported by lawyer Ryan Davis on Tuesday. This situation has…
In a surprising turn of events, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is not adhering to the recusal protocols set by the Supreme Court. As outlined in Above the Law, he seems to have disregarded the recently introduced ethics code of the Supreme Court. There are other instances of misconduct happening within the legal profession. A…
The ongoing legal entanglement of Donald J. Trump, the former American President, continues to thicken with a plethora of upcoming court dates that are crucial in shaping his legal and political future, painting an increasingly complicated tableau for him. In a noteworthy case that is drawing substantial attention of legal experts, Trump v. Anderson, the…
In a recent decision, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has disregarded a plea from The Men’s Wearhouse to withdraw a trademark on a design related to several travel and bag apparel. The TTAB declared this application irrelevant, citing that the registration had technically ceased to exist by the time the application was submitted….
The legal community is closely monitoring an ongoing investigation by a federal judge in Delaware, who recently made a controversial ruling. This ruling was regarding third-party patent litigation control and funding practices within the state. The federal judge announced plans to refer one participating attorney to the state bar’s disciplinary counsel. Moreover, an Illinois-based lawyer…