Ernest Jones, a prominent high street jeweler, and its parent company have refuted a £2.8 million ($3.5 million) claim that was lodged in London by a member of a historic gemcutting family. The claimant alleges that the jeweler used his company’s trademarked jewelry without a formal agreement in place. Ernest Jones, however, contends that it…
Preference recoveries, under Section 547 of the Bankruptcy Code, serve as a robust tool for bankruptcy trustees, debtors-in-possession, and liquidating trustees to garner additional funds into a bankruptcy estate. These allow for the recovery of payments made by a debtor to a creditor just before bankruptcy, providing the creditor an edge over others in a…
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) criticized Bangladesh for its insufficient measures to protect journalists during elections. The comment came as Bangladesh hosted its 12th parliamentary election on January 7, a political event marred by reported violence and marked by a turnout of just 40 percent. In a potent statement, RSF criticized the government’s disregard for violence…
Steven Tyrrell, an erstwhile chief of the fraud section in the Department of Justice (DOJ), has made his move to Brown Rudnick. Known for his in-depth knowledge and expertise in systemized deception, Tyrrell has been enlisted as a partner in the firm’s white collar defense, investigations, and compliance group in Washington, D.C. Bloomberg Law Automation…
In a bipartisan move, 19 U.S. senators recently sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) asking it to reconsider its appeal of a federal district court decision that ruled against the use of ‘copay accumulators’. Copay accumulators are mechanisms utilized by health plans to stop copay assistance from being counted…
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a patent case that presented a unique question of law regarding the timing of attorney fee reassessments. The dispute raised queries as to whether exceptional legal conduct warranting attorney fees could arise post-magistrate judge’s opinion, but prior to official district court sign-off. This issue arose as part of…
The esteemed legal firm, K&L Gates has recently announced the addition of Drew Tedford to its partnership. Tedford will join the public policy and law practice based in Austin, Texas. Bloomberg Law reports on the details of this recent development. Prior to his new role, Tedford has held significant positions in the legislative sector. His…
In a recent decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held its line on patent eligibility law. On Monday, the court denied petitions that sought clarity on such laws, particularly upholding a Federal Circuit ruling that rendered Realtime Data LLC’s data compression patents invalid. This decision is part of a wider pattern demonstrated by the Court, consistently…
Nicole Daley has been announced as the new partner at Allen & Overy, joining the firm’s US corporate and life sciences teams based in their Boston office. This announcement was made public on Monday as confirmed in the firm’s official news release. Prior to her move to Allen & Overy, Daley worked at Goodwin Procter,…
US District Judge John F. Walter recently denied a motion filed by Raymond Chan, who previously served as Los Angeles’ Deputy Mayor of Economic Development. Chan had sought to dismiss a series of charges linked to an extensive public corruption case. The former Deputy Mayor currently faces a 12-count federal indictment that includes allegations under…
Adeia Inc., a leading global corporation, has announced the appointment of Joseph Guiliano to the crucial role of Chief Intellectual Property Officer. This news came to light in an official announcement released by the company on Thursday. Guiliano, a seasoned professional in the field of law, holds a wealth of experience and has been closely…
George Casey, formerly the global co-managing partner at Shearman & Sterling, is set to join Linklaters in New York with his five-person team. The move is scheduled to take place on January 16, in advance of Shearman’s anticipated union with Allen & Overy. A seasoned lawyer, Casey spent an impressive 28 years at Shearman, becoming…
Mikaela Whitman has recently become a part of the insurance recovery team at the renowned firm, McGuireWoods. Operating out of Century City, California, and New York, she carries the role of a partner at the firm. This news was disclosed by the firm itself on a recent Monday. Whitman is known for assisting policyholders in…
In a critical call to neighbouring states, Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador has declared the need for increased support from the United States and Canada to tackle North America’s escalating migration issues. The president made these comments in a press conference last Friday, following the safe release of migrants who were recently kidnapped. On…
Anna Chauvet, a copyright law specialist, has returned to Finnegan LLP to take charge of the firm’s copyright practice. Before this reappointment, Chauvet served as vice president of public policy at the National Association of Broadcasters. She was previously associated with Finnegan from 2007 to 2012. Besides her time at Finnegan and the National Association…
Two journalists, Hamza Al Dahdouh of Al Jazeera and Mustafa Thuraya of Agence France-Presse, were killed when an Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle transporting them in southern Gaza last Saturday. A third individual was injured in the strike. Reporters Without Borders has voiced suspicions that the vehicle carrying the journalists was directly hit on purpose….
In a pivotal development, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to conduct a review of a Federal Circuit decision. This decision, heavily criticized by companies like Intel and Edwards Lifesciences, had effectively hampered a substantial portion of a lawsuit. The contentious lawsuit vigorously challenged the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s prevalent policy. According to this policy,…
In the aftermath of the holiday season, a significant issue is coming to light with the increasing popularity of online-only retailers: the notably irksome process of returns. As Leticia Miranda frames it, this is the time of the year when countless shoppers embark on their pilgrimage to shipping centers — an unwanted journey often necessitated…
In a precedent-setting move, Judges in England and Wales have been given the cautious approval to use AI in their opinions. This raises intriguing questions about the future of digital technology in the courtroom. Notably, will AI become a common sight, metaphorically sporting its own ‘silly wig’? ABC provides more insight on the matter. Another…
Companies possessing patents that have been ratified in litigation oftentimes carry a bevy of related patents in their portfolios. A unique issue presents itself when these associated patents are opposed across a series of separate inter partes review proceedings – and not necessarily at the same time. It’s a complicated matter of collateral estoppel that…
UK’s top international law firm, Linklaters had long been considered the tortoise in the race to penetrate the U.S market, typically trailing behind its more aggressive rivals, despite having a presence in the U.S for over 50 years. Competing firms like Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer have been active in strategies that are aiding in repositioning the…
Reputable law firm, Gibson Dunn, finds itself under scrutiny as it presents arguments on opposing sides in two distinct lawsuits related to the oil industry. In one case, it defends fossil fuel companies against accusations related to climate denial allegations. They assert that statements made by their client, Chevron, and other oil corporations about climate…
Tiffany Wynn, a partner at Crowell & Moring, shares her journey and insight into how she made the significant step up from associate to partner in a recent interview with the New Jersey Law Journal. She outlines the importance of not shying away from seeking feedback and constructive criticism from case teams, supervising attorneys, and…
Following a new update on legal affairs, we begin the week with some crucial insights on Supreme Court-related news. Highlighting the essence culls from a myriad range of news articles, commentaries, and other indispensable links that orbit around the Supreme Court. Topping the list of this compilation is a major development concerning former President Donald…
FisherBroyles, recognised as the largest law firm operating on a work-from-anywhere model, is experiencing significant upheaval as partners object to the firm’s handling of expenses and a recent tax accounting mistake. Key figures Michael Pierson and Joel Ferdinand, who led the corporate and litigation practices respectively, departed late last year to establish Pierson Ferdinand, stating…