In a recent development, a Texas bankruptcy judge refrained from issuing sanctions against Latham & Watkins LLP in regards to their disclosures pertaining to their professional engagements with an attorney who was in a relationship with the presiding judge over Sorrento Therapeutics Inc.’s Chapter 11. The court was yet to give a verdict regarding the…
The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) recently made a declaration alleging that the Transport Department’s new procedure to apply for a Certificate of Particulars of Vehicle to journalists impedes the freedom of the press. The association argues that the government has disregarded a June 2023 verdict by the Court of Final Appeal (CFA). This specific…
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, one of the Big Four law firms in Japan, continues to augment its presence in Southeast Asia, establishing a new affiliation with a law firm in the Philippines. This expansion continues a recent trend of Japanese law suits aggressively broadening their operations in the region, driven by a surge in trade…
On Wednesday, Amazon, the online retail behemoth, along with its subsidiary streaming platform Twitch, petitioned a federal judge in California to dismiss a patent-infringement lawsuit leveled against them over video streaming technology. In their defense, both Amazon and Twitch argued that the nitpicked patent was invalid on the grounds that the claimed invention brought no…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has informed a federal judge in New York of its belief that clients from over a dozen law firms may hold pertinent details related to its ongoing lawsuit against SolarWinds Corp. Furthermore, information held by five banks and financial firms may also bear relevance to the case, the…
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP has ushered in the new year with two significant hires. According to the firm’s recent announcements, they have successfully onboarded a notable private equity partner from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, and an accomplished commercial litigator from Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP. The new private equity partner, formerly of…
In a noteworthy development this week, the European Commission has adopted a set of five policy proposals. These are geared towards bolstering the European Union’s economic security, through a variety of means. Of notable interest to legal professionals is that these measures encompass new actions on foreign investment, outbound investment, and sensitive technology. The European…
Renowned tattoo artist Kat Von D appeared in a California federal court this week as a part of an ongoing copyright infringement lawsuit. The artist is facing allegations regarding a tattoo she created, which features the legendary musician Miles Davis. The accuser contends that Von D’s tattoo design infringes upon the copyright of a specific…
Last week, a debate emerged on a law doctrine dating back to World War II at the U.S. Supreme Court. The consideration falls on whether this old principle, which pushes courts to heavily weigh agency statutory interpretations, could replace the controversial doctrine known as the Chevron, according to Katie Buehler of Law360. The Chevron doctrine…
Last week signaled a potential shift in legal doctrine as the U.S. Supreme Court delved into a debate concerning agency statutory interpretations. The focal point appears to encompass the relevance and future of what is known as the Chevron doctrine, a reference to a legal principle requiring judges to defer to statutory interpretations by government…
SoundExchange, a major nonprofit royalty collector in the U.S., has stepped back from an ongoing, heated dispute embroiling Parliament-Funkadelic bandleader George Clinton and the widow of the band’s founding keyboardist, Bernie Worrell. This information emerges from Detroit’s federal court records. The crux of the dispute involves famed funk band Parliament-Funkadelic, an influential musical group during…
In a recent development in the truck tracking industry, a firm has alleged patent infringement against a competitor. The accuser, a provider of tracking software for truck drivers, stated that it had found the CEO of the rival company using proprietary technology without authorization. The software in question provides capabilities for tracking and monitoring truck…
In a recent development, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has invalided all claims of an inventor’s patents on technology for recovering stolen computers. The Board sided with Google and Microsoft, indicating that the patents in question were invalid due to obviousness. The PTAB’s decision follows challenges presented by the tech giants contesting the…
In a recent legal development, a Delaware jury ruled this Wednesday that data security firm, Vector Flow Inc., had intentionally infringed upon HID Global Corp.’s data security patent and misappropriated two of their trade secrets. This resulted in substantial implications for Vector Flow Inc., as the court has awarded HID Global Corp. a substantial compensation…
U.S. News & World Report LP, renowned for its annual ‘Best Hospitals’ list, confronted San Francisco’s city attorney in a California federal court on Tuesday. The media company filed a lawsuit, alleging that the city attorney’s office has exercised flatly unconstitutional and overly invasive subpoenas aimed at investigating the publisher’s ranking system. These allegations suggest…
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP finalized the appointment of a new addition to their team on Wednesday, welcoming Timothy Carroll as a partner and first-chair intellectual property trial lawyer. Carroll, previously serving at Venable LLP, brings with him a specialized expertise in federal court and U.S. International Trade Commission trials. This appointment is expected to…
Biotechnology firm Amyris Inc. argued before a Delaware bankruptcy judge on January 24, 2024 that in order for it to successfully navigate its Chapter 11 case, it must thwart possible equity holder lawsuits. The future success of the company relies on this critical measure, to not only survive but thrive beyond bankruptcy. It is important…
In a recent ruling from a Connecticut federal judge, Stamford-based intellectual property attorney, Paul D. Greeley, has been ordered to send corrective messages to a competitor’s clients. These follow earlier communications from his firm which included allegedly improper billing statements that had been sent to these clients erroneously. More details on the case reveal the…
The UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group examined the human rights record of China, one of the 14 states reviewed during this year’s session. This is China’s fourth review, with previous ones conducted in February 2009, October 2013, and November 2018 which served as a foundation for the latest review. China…
In a recent development, a Florida federal judge ruled against Taser’s request to sanction the attorney of its rival stun-gun manufacturer, Phazzer Electronics. The decision was made on the grounds that the attorney did not demonstrate unreasonable behavior or conduct in bad faith during the patent infringement dispute between the two firms. This legal contest…
The company responsible for Timberland footwear has called upon a panel at the Fourth Circuit to deem its Icon Boot eligible for trade mark (TM) protection. During this appeal, Timberland articulated that the judge was incorrect in concluding that the boot’s design elements were purely functional, disassociating it from the essential Timberland brand. In her…
An attorney based in Washington state, Michael Olufemi Ewetuga, has recently been disciplined as a result of allegations concerning his personal relationship with a client. The Supreme Court for the State of Washington has opted for suspension following a formal complaint raised in light of these accusations. Significant details regarding the case are presently restricted,…
A former attorney at the reputable law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, who identifies as Black, was presented with his history of mostly negative job evaluations during a recent encounter at a federal court in Manhattan. This revelation came as he maintained his belief that he was dismissed from his role due to his…
In recent news, the legal world appears to have experienced numerous shakeups. Lawyers, students, and anyone connected to the legal profession would do well to heed some of these latest industry developments. Firstly, the law firm Goodwin seems to be in the spotlight after indications of an apparent attempt to erase evidence related to layoffs…
Law firms in a certain city, which remains undisclosed, are witnessing an unexpected rate hike for partner’s time, as revealed in a recent report from Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions. The study disclosed a significant rise in rates, soaring from $674 per hour in 2022 to $770 in 2023. With the current leap comes a nearly…