A defamation claim has been made by a former visiting professor at the Seattle University School of Law against the private Washington-based University. The claim comes in the wake of allegations that the professor was seen making racist, sexist, and anti-LGBTQ comments, which were never substantiated post-investigation. Despite this, according to the professor, the university…
A federal judge in Washington has ordered Boeing to pay a former intellectual property manager $75,000 in non-economic damages, stating that the renowned aerospace company had retaliated against the employee when he voiced his concerns over the treatment of fellow workers. The plaintiff had initially sought a far greater amount, with claims upward of $750,000….
In a remarkable shift in legal circles, former Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP partner, Michael Li-Ming Wong has made a move over to Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Bestowed with the title of co-chair of Willkie’s national white collar defense group, Wong brings a wealth of experience to the table. His illustrious tenure involves defending…
In a recent legal skirmish concerning patent validity, Shenzhen Svakom Technology, a manufacturer of interactive sex toys, faced a setback. The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has ruled that all the challenged claims in the company’s patent are invalid. The decision came after an examination revealed that these patent claims were heavily reliant upon…
The Federal Circuit has granted precedential status to its previous ruling which upheld the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s decision to deny register of the phrase “Everybody vs. Racism”. The claim was filed by an individual alleged to be a friend of country singer Kacey Musgraves. This vital move by the Federal Circuit signifies that…
The US Supreme Court, in a split decision, has permitted federal border patrol agents to remove the razor wire installed by Texas on the US-Mexico border. The ruling, which came down 5-4, allows federal agents to access the border without facing tort claims from Texas. This follows recent deaths at the border crossing as well…
Choice Hotels International Inc. is reportedly appealing to Texas Federal Judge Alan D. Albright, requesting the dismissal of a lawsuit concerning communications patents. The hospitality company is contending that these patents are invalid, substantiating its argument with references to the Supreme Court’s Alice decision, a landmark judgement that has had substantial implications for patent law…
In recent legal personnel movements, a distinguished attorney from Greenberg Traurig LLP has transitioned to McCarter & English LLP. The move significantly bolsters McCarter & English’s roster of intellectual property attorneys and is expected to strengthen the firm’s presence in Washington, D.C. The switch, announced this Monday, signals the commitment of McCarter & English to…
In an ongoing legal battle, the NHL’s Seattle Kraken has petitioned a Washington federal judge to dismiss a trademark lawsuit against the hockey team. The plaintiffs of the case allege that the Kraken team has illicitly used the “S” logo of a historic Seattle hockey team. The defendant, in their claim, argue that the litigant…
An intriguing copyright dispute, revolving around the usage of a photograph as a reference by a celebrity tattoo artist for a design of Miles Davis, is moving forward towards a jury trial in California, taking place this Tuesday. The contentious point of the matter concerns whether or not this specific usage of the image constitutes…
On Monday, Amnesty International called on Italian lawmakers to reject a pending migration deal with Albania, termed by the organization as “unworkable, harmful and unlawful.” This deal, if ratified, would establish centers in Albania, operating under Italian jurisdiction, for detaining migrants rescued at sea by Italian ships. The agreement was signed in November with the…
The attorneys involved in representing the environmentalists in a far-reaching suit against a clay manufacturing company, accused of discharging pollutants into Southern California’s rivers, will get a sum of $3.8 million for their services, as ruled by a federal Judge. Through these legal proceedings, the environmental groups sought justice for the compromised ecosystem and those…
In a recent dispute, VLSI Technology challenged the validity of Intel’s call for a trial on an affirmative defense. This followed a premise where the main accusation was rendered void, thereby making the trial superfluous according to VLSI. The company presented its argument to a California federal judge last Friday. On the flip side, Intel…
In recent developments, Commercial Real Estate Exchange Inc. (CREXi), a competitor to the real estate information firm CoStar, is urging the Ninth Circuit to reconsider and revive antitrust counterclaims related to CoStar’s original copyright suit. As an overlay to the patent dispute, CREXi describes CoStar’s actions as part of a larger strategy to utilize litigation…
The Fourth Circuit will inaugurate 2024 with a critical discussion regarding Timberland’s endeavor to secure a trademark for its footwear. This consideration is compounded with the examination of a beleaguered insurance tycoon’s trial to avoid a staggering $524 million judgment. This comprehensive deliberation underlines the court’s significant role in shaping the trademark and insurance sectors’…
A former attorney at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has refuted claims implying his ‘cavalier’ attitude towards work in his trial. The lawyer, who is Black, alleges that his former employer terminated his contract after he voiced concerns over diversity within the firm. This case is currently being heard by a Manhattan federal jury, and…
Moderna Inc. is turning to the courts in its ongoing intellectual property (IP) dispute with pharmaceutical rivals Pfizer and BioNTech, seeking a federal judge’s approval to access a set of communications and documents that may be crucial to its case. The documents in question are in the possession of a biochemist at the University of…
The former director of government sales for Merz Pharmaceuticals LLC is currently embroiled in a legal dispute concerning allegations of stealing trade secrets. Recently, the ex-director has hit back in North Carolina’s business court, asserting that he had not consented to any confidentiality agreements tied to documents he purportedly used for legal reasons. This case…
In recent advancements in the legal sector, generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been drawing considerable attention. As this technology evolves in its capabilities, it represents an interesting point of discussion among legal minds. In a recent conversation, Danielle Benecke from Baker McKenzie, renowned for her expertise in the interactive exchange between law and technology,…
In a recent legal battle in the world of app development, the Israeli startup behind the Facetune app has emerged victorious at the Federal Circuit. The disagreement originated from a rival firm based in Hawaii that claimed to have pioneered a method for animating images, however, this dispute has been brought to a close due…
In the days leading up to a widely scrutinised decision from France’s Highest Constitutional Court, protests have been kindled across the country, with numbers in the hundreds of thousands. The imminent ruling pertains to President Emmanuel Macron’s contentious immigration law reform package. The proposed changes, favoured by both Macron and France’s far-right, aim to extend…
For the second time, a federal appeals court will examine the certification of a class of customers affected by Marriott International Inc.’s 2018 data breach. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit permitted Marriott’s petition for an interim review of a ruling in a November 29 ruling, granting class certification in the multi-district…
Contrary to circulating rumors, Joe Biden is not requesting Democrats to stay away from the primary. A misleading robocall, featuring a falsified Joe Biden voice, instigating Democrats to not vote in the state’s primary election, has come to light. This deceptive attempt appears to be an “unlawful attempt to disrupt” the state’s primary and “suppress”…
Proskauer Rose, a prominent international law firm, has announced new leadership with Timothy Mungovan taking the helm. The firm is known for its work in labor and employment, litigation, private equity, and corporate law among others. Above the Law reports that the change in leadership is a significant event in Proskauer’s history. In other legal…
A federal judge in California has granted final approval to Gilead Sciences’ settlement of $247 million with direct purchasers of HIV medications. This conclusion comes as a resolution to accusations towards the bio-pharmaceutical company of collaboration with Teva Pharmaceuticals in order to delay the release of generic alternatives of these drugs. The settlement, which includes…