The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has started accepting applications for its newly established design patent practitioner bar. This initiative is a significant move towards recognizing the unique skill set of practitioners with a focus on artistry who will, following this development, be able to prosecute design patent applications. Historically, prosecuting patent applications involved…
Two nonfiction authors, who are also journalists, have initiated a proposed class action lawsuit against tech giants Microsoft and OpenAI. The plaintiffs allege that their works were unlawfully utilized to train versions of the large language model, ChatGPT. The lawsuit materialized on a Friday, as confirmed by a legal update from Law360. It maintained that…
The Supreme Court has seemingly faced delays in releasing decisions for its october terms in recent years. A significant leak of the Dobbs draft in May 2022, led the Court to increase their efforts in deterring such an occurrence from happening again. This effort arguably affected the pace of decision release for the October 2022…
The US Supreme Court, on Friday, temporarily reinstated Idaho’s abortion ban, including emergency abortions, and has agreed to hear arguments on the matter. The ban, as dictated by the Section 18-622 of the Idaho Statutes, criminalizes performing or initiating an abortion, unless the failure to do so might result in the death of the mother….
In response to the ever-increasing digitalization of the world, legal professionals are reevaluating their legal tech budgets to address the reality of ‘Digital Transformation Budgets’. This focus on digital transformation is expected, especially amidst the ongoing global pandemic that has compelled corporations and law firms to invest more in digital infrastructure. A key figure in…
President Donald Trump’s legal woes are not confined to impeachment trials or tax evasion cases. The controversial ex-president is facing litigation in a number of U.S. states, seeking to disqualify him from appearing on the 2024 presidential ballot. These suits, originating from several corners of the country, are being filed under Section 3 of the…
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a request from the state of Idaho and its Republican-dominated legislature to temporarily suspend a federal district court ruling. The ruling in question would necessitate emergency rooms in Idaho to provide abortions to pregnant women in dire circumstances. This development comes as the justices prepare to tackle a key…
Donald Trump and his company should be ordered to pay $370 million, the New York state has argued, up from $250 million previously, over allegations of inflating the value of his assets in financial records for over a decade. The escalation of the demanded amount was included in a post-trial brief on Friday by New…
In a recent legal development, a California federal judge has rejected the request of a postponement of the March trial date, set for the impending lawsuit lodged against Intel by VLSI Technology. This case revolves around patent licensing, with some of the patents disputed in the case having been ejected last month. VLSI Technology, known…
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of former President Donald Trump on his removal from the Colorado primary ballot for the 2024 elections. The former president is appealing the decision of the Colorado Supreme Court which disqualified him from appearing on the state’s primary ballot, citing Section 3 of the 14th…
In a significant developments related to the United States Supreme Court, the apex institution has granted a hearing to the ongoing appeal pertaining to former President Donald Trump’s Colorado ballot. Bloomberg reports, that this monumental clash over constitutional and political issues primarily stems from Trump’s effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The…
Mooky and Israel Greidinger, popularly known for their role in scaling the Cineworld Group into a global cinema giant, are reportedly eyeing re-entry into the movie business. They are renowned for transforming Cineworld into the world’s second-largest theater chain, a successful venture that witnessed an unfortunate demise due to the global pandemic. Currently, the Greidinger…
In a decision that will have significant implications for the 2024 elections, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving former President Donald Trump’s position on Colorado’s Republican primary ballot. Amy Howe reports that the matter came before the Supreme Court after a Colorado court barred Trump from the ballot due to…
Understanding what your law firm website needs is an essential aspect of maintaining a robust online presence, particularly in the fast-paced digital landscape of 2024. Astutely designed websites can serve as critical channels to showcase the achievements and expertise of your firm’s attorneys, engage prospective clients, and spur them to reach out for consultations. However,…
In August of 2022, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a civil fraud suit against Donald Trump, his eldest children, their family business, and Allen Weisselberg, the CFO of the Trump Organization. The complaint sought the disgorgement of $250 million based on allegations that these parties had defrauded lenders and tax authorities, among other…
The ongoing contract dispute between insurer UnitedHealthcare (UHC) and hospital network Mount Sinai has led to Mount Sinai exiting the network for UHC’s employer-sponsored and individual plans. This step is due to unresolved payment disagreements, and according to one subject matter expert, both parties are to blame for the situation intensifying to this level. Nathan…
The recent judgement in Purdue Pharma v. Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc. by the Federal Circuit has legal professionals in the field of intellectual property rights on high alert. The rule states that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has the authority to issue a final written decision in a post grant review beyond the prescribed…
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is currently examining whether a pop-up screen used by rideshare company Uber provided adequate notice to its users about updated terms. These updated terms have major implications in a specific case where they would restrict a registered rider’s $63 million damages claim to arbitration following a paralyzing accident. This marks…
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe’s data breach in 2023 was significantly larger than first reported, according to an update filed by the firm in late December with the offices of various state attorneys general. In the revised statement, an additional 176,000 individuals were added to the cohort impacted by the breach reported last year. Furthermore, it…
As we reset for the New Year, legal professionals and their clients should take a moment to reflect upon and review some pivotal ethical issues. Whether it’s navigating the progressively complex landscape of generative artificial intelligence, or avoiding potential traps in outside counsel guidelines, a back-to-basics review can substantially enhance the service provided to clients…
With the arrival of a new year, it is an opportune time for attorneys and their clients to reevaluate and address some central ethical issues. This practice not only benefits the delivery of services to clients but also offers a level of protection to the attorneys themselves. Among the core issues to be kept in…
New Jersey U.S. District Judge Esther Salas, whose son was fatally shot at their home in 2020, describes a law passed last year to bolster judicial security as “a solid step in the right direction.” Nonetheless, the Judge stresses the need for the Congress to better finance the protection of judges and their families. Additionally,…
Maureen Ohlhausen and Taylor Owings, two significant veterans of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DoJ), have been announced as new partners of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, joining their antitrust and competition practice branch. The information was disclosed by the firm on Friday. Ohlhausen, currently operating from the company’s Washington,…
A nonprofit group in North Carolina is challenging the state’s restrictions on non-lawyers providing legal advice. The lawsuit, filed by certified paralegals Morag Black Polaski and Shawana Almendarez, along with the North Carolina Justice for All Project, argues that the current prohibitions represent an unconstitutional violation of free speech and unfairly limit access to justice…
In a recent development from North Carolina, two state court judges have admitted to committing notary law violations. The misdemeanors occurred back in 2022 when the judges were still serving as private practice attorneys based in Charlotte. This information comes directly from the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office. The exact charges for these notary law…