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On Friday, Microsoft reported that a cyberattack allegedly linked to the Russian government targeted its employees, including those in its in-house legal department. The technology firm stated that the involved cyber breach compromised a minute quotient of Microsoft’s internal email accounts. It has been mentioned that the attack on Microsoft’s legal department represented a part…
A former partner of Locke Lord LLP, who was convicted in 2019 for aiding in the laundering of over $400 million linked to the OneCoin cryptocurrency fraud, recently sought a five-year prison term from a New York federal judge. Despite his conviction, the former attorney steadfastly proclaims his innocence. On the other end of the…
On Friday, a Virginia federal judge dismissed the request for a partial summary judgment from cybersecurity firm, Centripetal Networks. The company is involved in a patent suit against Palo Alto Networks Inc., a widely recognized cybersecurity software company. Centripetal Networks alleges that its patents are infringed upon by Palo Alto’s technological use. The court denied…
In an ongoing legal saga, a California federal judge recently ruled that a stock photography company, housing some 400,000 photos of cars, has to answer allegations of having breached the terms of an initial licensing deal with Yahoo Inc. The photo company, seeking retribution from Tumblr and its parent Yahoo for over $300 million for…
On Friday, video game developer Bungie confronted a cheat code seller for their Ninth Circuit appeal of a $4.4 million arbitration award, firmly asserting that the entire challenge relied solely on one objection that the arbitrator endorsed regarding the phraseology of a single question during a three-day evidentiary hearing. Click for additional details. This appeal…
A recent assertion by a judge at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims may have implications for the pharmaceutical industry’s use of the landmark Cedar Point ruling. Specifically, the judge expressed skepticism about whether this ruling, issued by the U.S. Supreme Court, can be applied to intellectual property cases. This issue has come to the…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advocates, along with some NGOs, have made a public call for reform in youth prisons amidst allegations of child abuse. In an open letter addressed to the Victorian government, they expressed their concerns about the current treatment of children in these institutions. The advocates are challenging the Victorian Government for…
Adult entertainment company, Pornhub’s parent organization, Aylo Holdings, has asked a Texas federal court to dismiss a lawsuit lodged by real estate video marketing firm, WellcomeMat LLC. The case revolved around allegations that Aylo Holdings is illicitly employing WellcomeMat’s technology for uploading videos onto its online platform. WellcomeMat’s patent claims to protect a unique concept…
In an ongoing commitment to maintaining competition and price fairness in the pharmaceutical market, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has taken a stand against questionable patent practices. Klobuchar recently directed five prominent drug manufacturers to either remove certain patents flagged by the Federal Trade Commission from a crucial drug database, or offer concrete justifications for their…
A recent incident involving a Connecticut-based university and the popular study aid site, CourseHero.com, is gaining attention in legal circles. The university submitted a request to a judge on Friday to compel CourseHero.com to disclose internal databases that reportedly could shed light on the website’s compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The university’s request…
Prakazrel Samuel Michel, more widely known as “Pras” from the critically acclaimed rap group the Fugees, is facing ongoing legal challenges in a Georgia federal court over allegations he fraudulently sold his music catalog. The music catalog in question was purportedly held as collateral on a $6.5 million loan. Michel firmly denies any misdoing in…
The Georgia judge managing the state’s 2020 election interference case against former US President Donald Trump and alleged confederates agreed last week to consider a motion to disqualify the lead prosecutor from the case. One of Trump’s co-defendants seeks to remove the Fulton County District Attorney, Fani Willis, following charges that Willis and another prosecutor…
In a notable ruling, the Eleventh Circuit has affirmed an Alabama federal jury’s decision of allocating around $1.96 million to a missile defense engineer. The engineer had triumphed in a lawsuit accusing his previous employer of violating a contract. The appeals court maintained there were no legitimate grounds for reversing the jury’s award. This recent…
In a comic yet insightful critique, Seth Meyers recently took aim at what he perceives as lackluster lawyering. The late-night host called out such practices, underscoring that not all exposure is intrinsically beneficial for law professionals, especially when it reflects poorly on their professional competencies and reputations. You can view his comments here. Drawing our…
The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the legal profession continues to be the subject of prolonged debates, as legal experts contemplate its potential benefits and pitfalls. Recently, the California State Bar probed into how AI tools may assist law professionals and state bars in the delivery of legal services while simultaneously helping them…
The daughter of exiled Chinese billionaire Ho Wan Kwok has pushed against efforts by the Chapter 11 trustee in charge of her father’s bankruptcy estate, who is looking to sanction her and impose a $58,000 bill for attorney fees and costs. The bill comes as a result of her invoking her Fifth Amendment rights during…
In a recent turn of events, the full Federal Circuit has decided not to revisit a controversial panel decision concerning obviousness-type double-patenting. This information came to light as part of a statement released on a Friday, bringing uncertainty within the legal fraternity around the impact this will have on the established patent law. Obviousness-type double-patenting…
Nigerian authorities announced on Thursday a total of 14 additional criminal charges against the former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, as reported by JURIST. This is in addition to previous charges, bringing the count to a total of twenty offenses. Emefiele was re-arraigned before Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court. The…
In an unprecedented move, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has offered to accept contested facts to conclude a whistleblower lawsuit leveled against him. The complaint alleges that Paxton had terminated and retaliated against former high-ranking staff members who had threatened to unveil his financial ties with Nate Paul, a real estate developer based in Austin,…
Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor in the Georgia election-conspiracy case involving former president Donald Trump, has allegedly purchased plane tickets for recreational trips to Miami and San Francisco with the Fulton County District Attorney, Fani Willis. These transactions were unveiled through documents submitted in Wade’s ongoing divorce case by his estranged wife, Joycelyn. In a…
The U.S. House of Representatives has recently passed a bipartisan bill focused on improving the enforcement of U.S. trade policy. This legislative measure seeks to establish a new position within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection titled “global trade specialist.” The proposal aims to equip the agency with a specialized and dedicated role, setting its…
In an unfolding legal drama in Connecticut, a federal judge has conveyed a degree of skepticism over courts’ power to restrict an attorney from marketing to a competitor’s clients. This controversy arises from a conflict seminating from a settlement between two former law partners. The discussion has brought to light intricate questions about professional rights…
Within the legal profession, the hectic pace of workload often leads to some unconventional habits, not least of which is the habit of replacing lunchtimes with more meetings. This trend has been on the rise across the legal community, leading to both shifting patterns of work-life balance and dynamics within team structures. For most legal…
In the wake of the Dobbs case, the fight to protect fertility treatments has become an urgent one. One democratic senator, who has personally benefited from IVF technology, has taken the fight to Washington. Joined by Rep. Susan Wild, they have introduced the Access to Family Building Act, aiming to ensure that treatments such as…