Recent reports indicate encouraging growth in 2023 for the Am Law 100, as demonstrated by positive gains at prominent law firms such as Quinn Emanuel, Hogan Lovells, and Milbank. According to legal strategy consultant Marci Taylor, the top 50 showed more substantial success than those ranked among the next 50. The original article offers a…
Hogan Lovells has been reported to have rebounded in the economic year of 2023, marking the most profitable year in its history. The global firm brought in a staggering $2.68 billion in revenue. This yield of revenue for Hogan Lovells has translated into impressive profits per equity partner, recording an average profit of $2.74 million….
On February 13, 2024, Crowell & Moring announced that Eric Enson will join their Los Angeles office. Enson will be a partner in the antitrust and competition group. His past experience includes handling US Justice Department antitrust investigations and taking on civil class action and opt-out litigation. His areas of work are not limited to,…
Music streaming service Pandora has been accused of underreporting and withholding so-called “mechanical royalties” owed to songwriters and publishers in accordance with copyright law, according to a recent lawsuit. The suit has been filed by the Mechanical Licensing Collective, a body authorized with the responsibility of collecting and distributing such royalties. The allegations suggest a…
Data analytics company Teradata has petitioned the Ninth Circuit to review and ideally revive its trade secret and tying allegations against software giant SAP, on the grounds that an earlier court ruling wrongly discounted testimony from its expert economist. The previous case also allegedly misconstrued agreements of confidentiality that were put in place when the…
Former US President Donald Trump has appealed to the US Supreme Court, seeking its intervention in a decision by the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. The DC Circuit had denied Trump’s assertion of “absolute” presidential immunity from criminal prosecution in the federal 2020 election interference case. Trump also requested the court to…
Google has been awarded additional attorney fees and costs in a patent infringement suit filed by EscapeX IP. The verdict was issued by a California federal judge who noted that EscapeX IP’s objections to the initial fee award were ‘frivolous’ and amounted to ‘recklessness’. This decision emphasizes the court’s position against unwarranted objections and further…
BigLaw attorneys, firm leaders, and various legal groups have criticized New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to redirect $100 million in interest from lawyer trust accounts, funds that are usually allocated towards legal aid for low-income New Yorkers. They have decried the initiative as “misguided”, warning that it could present an “existential threat” to civil…
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced on Monday that it is appealing for public opinions in relation to a patent infringement dispute pursued by a San Francisco-based startup against a local competitor. Both companies specialize in offering tracking devices to trucking firms. The emerging firm from Silicon Valley is seeking to involve the USITC…
In a recent development in cybersecurity and intellectual property rights, Google has requested a California federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action suggesting it illicitly scrapes private and copyrighted information from users to train its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. The tech giant asserts that the revisions made by the complainants to their allegations have…
Online retail giant Amazon.com Inc., and an unidentified augmented reality company, have come to an agreement settling a litigation dispute over warehouse robotic technology. This news arrives following a U.S magistrate judge’s order on Friday, signalling the conclusion of a federal lawsuit seated in Texas. More details are available on Law360. Amazon, well recognized for…
A New York federal judge has recently dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit against musician Roddy Ricch. The claim was set forth by parties alleging that Ricch’s 2019 chart-topper ‘The Box’ copied a tune from nearly half a century ago. The judge’s ruling stated that “no reasonable jury could find that the works are substantially similar”,…
In a significant ruling, the Ontario Court of Appeal found legislation that put a cap on the wages of public-sector workers to be unconstitutional. The court’s decision affirmed a ruling made by the Ontario Supreme Court in November 2023. According to the ruling, the Act interfered severely with the rights of represented employees to negotiate…
Build-A-Bear Workshop and Kelly Toys Holdings have recently made headlines in legal circles following their respective filings of federal lawsuits against each other. The contention between the two renowned toy companies revolves around their products, Skoosherz and Squishmallows, with each claiming infringements of trade dress rights by the other. The lawsuit filed by Build-A-Bear, best…
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently appealed to the Second Circuit to maintain the dismissal of a proposed lawsuit alleging excessive record-keeping fees in a Deloitte retirement plan. The lawsuit, if successful, could have significant implications for several businesses. The lawsuit centers around the alleged levying of excessive fees for record-keeping in a Deloitte-managed retirement…
As reported by The Associated Press, New York City officials have declared an expanded overnight curfew at 20 city migrant shelters on Sunday, in response to a surge in reports of criminal misconduct. The action comes following a recent incident where members of a citizen-militia misidentified and assaulted a local resident erroneously recognised as a…
Three attorneys from Atlanta have exemplified the impact of philanthropy within the legal profession, providing an inspiring example for legal professionals pondering how to allocate their bonus money. The group’s altruistic initiatives serve as encouraging models for contributions to society beyond their legal work. You can read more about their commendable endeavors here. Meanwhile, attorneys…
When one thinks of Biglaw, a picture of stalwart financial resilience might come to mind, reflecting the legal prowess and fortitude these massive law firms embody. However, there are concerns circling the solemn corridors of these legal behemoths. The question being asked lately is: “Is Biglaw in debt?” Contrary to the regular modus operandi of…
The Office of the Colorado State Public Defender abruptly shut down its computer network after falling victim to a cybersecurity breach, raising concerns among legal professionals working in some of the world’s biggest corporations and law firms. Given the sensitive nature of the public defender’s work, this hack could generate ripple effects throughout the broader…
U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap recently reversed his previous decision, delaying the infringement trial that Netlist has instigated against Micron Technologies. Initially, Gilstrap had allowed for the trial to push forward, even before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) completed its review of the two patents-in-suit. However, upon reconsideration, he has delayed the commencement…
Tech titan Apple has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement with chipmaker startup Rivos, potentially resolving claims that Rivos had deliberately lured away valuable engineers from Apple and subsequently directed them to pilfer the multinational technology company’s closely guarded trade secrets. This development was communicated to a California federal judge with the understanding that the agreement,…
Tensions are rising as at least five plaintiffs’ firms, inclusive of Wisner Baum, are displaying objections towards the distribution of common benefit fees within the Roundup multidistrict litigation. Wisner Baum’s significance in this debate is underscored by the fact that it previously succeeded in securing verdicts amounting to $289 million and $2 billion in the…
In a recent development, President Joe Biden has suggested the potential waiver of patent rights on COVID-19 treatments. While this move is under consideration in collaboration with the World Trade Organization, it has stirred concerns within the U.S. biopharmaceutical industry, according to clinical pathologist Wolfgang Klietmann. Klietmann’s assessment, published online at Law360, warns of potential…
Imagine visiting a local antique fair, struck by the nostalgic variety of vintage wonders at every corner. Now, envision this experience as a powerful metaphor for exploring the boundless and diverse terrain of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in the legal sector, as narrated by the author of a recent write-up on Above the Law. The…
The Dutch Court of Appeal in The Hague has made a significant ruling that directs the Netherlands government to cease exportation of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel within the next seven days. The court ruling comes about after it was determined there is a discernible risk of severe violations of humanitarian law occurring, as…