Japanese semiconductor company Renesas has once again enlisted the services of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu and Covington & Burling for a significant acquisition, this time an Australian firm valued at $6 billion. Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu and Covington & Burling previously advised Renesas on several strategic acquisitions, most notably its $6 billion purchase of the…
In a significant development for the pharmaceutical industry, Pfizer Inc. has reached a $93m settlement in relation to the long-running Lipitor multidistrict litigation, one of the most sprawling antitrust cases in recent history. The company’s latest legal move seeks to resolve the decade-long allegations made by Lipitor purchasers about anti-competitive practices surrounding the cholesterol medication….
A recent update indicates that American Airlines Inc. has reached a settlement in their lawsuit against Kiwi.com. Announced to a Texas federal court on Tuesday, the airline had claimed that Kiwi.com was selling American Airlines tickets, while also unauthorizedly using American’s trademarks and copyright-protected flight symbol. The lawsuit, which had been in the works for…
Honda and Ford are each appealing to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal to revoke the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) decision that precluded a review of a patent held by Neo Wireless. This marks a significant escalation in a longstanding dispute around wireless technology intellectual property rights. Both auto industry giants…
A recent development in the legal feud involving the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act has suspended U.S. Circuit Judge Pauline Newman continuing her pursuit against the constitutionality of the act. However, legal experts speaking to Law360 argue that the remaining claims in her suit are unlikely to garner greater success than those already dismissed by…
In a significant development in the world of drone manufacturing, the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board has declined to deliberate upon the legitimacy of a drone patent held by Textron Innovations Inc. The patent was contested by the Chinese company, SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd. DJI is widely recognized as one of the worldwide…
In a significant move on Tuesday, Canada’s Federal Court ruled that the Prime Minister and Minister of Justice violated their duties by failing to appoint judges in vacant positions across superior courts in a timely manner. Federal Court Justice Henry Brown stated that this failure restricts Canadians’ constitutional right to access justice without delay. Noteworthy…
In a recent development, a town in New Jersey is striving to halt the final approval of a proposed $393 million settlement. The settlement is between the state of New Jersey and the American arm of Solvay, a Belgian chemical firm, over alleged “forever chemical” contamination. The town argues that the state and its outside…
A federal judge has deferred a decision till the onset of trial on the parameters a jury will use to assess damages in a case between a New Hampshire telecom and Nokia. The $23M dispute involves a purported breach by Nokia of a 2017 verbal contract to incorporate noise-filtering technology into their cellular networks. The…
A Texas federal judge has approved a bench trial for the resolution of Samsung’s misconduct allegations against two of its previous in-house intellectual property attorneys. The judicial decision came in response to a magistrate judge’s recommendation. The bench trial, scheduled to begin in March, stems from a complex tangle of legal proceedings and allegations. This…
In recent testimony, the chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court outlined the judiciary’s technological overhaul as a primary priority. With the intent of unifying all trial courts under the same case management system, the project has been identified as intrinsic in addressing ongoing system inefficiencies. The justice’s testimony, delivered on February 14, 2024, also…
Arguably, the chatterbox of the Supreme Court could be its most impactful voice. According to data gathered by Empirical SCOTUS, the chatterbox isn’t just an amusing moniker but a designation with significant weight. In the 2023 term, the honor of being the Supreme Court’s most talkative justice during oral arguments belongs to a justice who…
In a somewhat controversial move, one major law firm made headlines recently when it decided to use raises as a way to encourage some employees to leave. The salary increase, presented in a way that it looked more like a boot, sparked conversations about innovation in talent management practices across the legal industry. In other…
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP have announced the addition of a new member to their labor and employment practice group. Kindall C. James, a seasoned lawyer specializing in labor and employment issues, has now been appointed as a partner in the firm’s Houston office according to a recent press release by the firm. James’s main…
Husch Blackwell, a leading law firm, has secured two significant additions to its energy and natural resources industry group with the recruitment of Brian Potts and David Zoppo. These two individuals will be joining the team as partners, enhancing the firm’s capabilities in its Madison, Wis., office. According to the announcement by Husch Blackwell, Brian…
A New York-based music licensor has lodged a copyright lawsuit against a Detroit-area restaurant known for performing unlicensed tracks from the disco era. The suit revolves around performances of three unauthorised disco songs popularised by top-tier groups such as the Bee Gees and KC and the Sunshine Band. The claimant asserts that the restaurant ignored…
In a recent court ruling, Western District of Texas Judge Alan Albright turned down an appeal from an oil field equipment supplier. This appeal challenged a previous ruling by a magistrate judge that relocated a patent lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., formerly known as Facebook, from Texas to California. Judge Albright determined that the objections…
In a potential legal whirlwind, Monsanto, the agricultural corporation, may confront four trials this month alone. These trials revolve around the alleged health hazards of the company’s critically acclaimed Roundup weed killer. Roundup related trials are scheduled to commence in the upcoming week in California, Pennsylvania, and Arkansas. The Delaware court kicked off a similar…
In an intriguing development within the hospitality industry, investors of the Chicago-based restaurant Maple & Ash have made a contentious claim in an Illinois courtroom. The investors argue that a principal at the restaurant’s management firm improperly acted as a legal counsel in their corporate theft suit against the firm. It seems the dispute hinges…
In a recent verdict, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that Starbucks Corp. unlawfully threatened a Miami-based worker leading the in-store union campaign. The decision was based on evidence of the company resorting to intimidation in response to the worker’s organizing activities. More specifically, the NLRB affirmed a judgement issued by an administrative…
A former Contra Costa County Superior Court judge, who had been removed from his position for misconduct, has successfully convinced the California Supreme Court to support a state bar decision to restore his law license. During their weekly meeting, the justices granted Judge John T. Laettner’s petition for reinstatement as a lawyer. The court had…
The most recent layoffs in Big Law firms are highlighting a certain level of inconsistency within the market. Many firms are yet to experience full recovery, with staff reductions attributed to the imbalance between talent levels and both existing and upcoming client demands, specifically in large transactional practices. One particular case that has caught attention…
As recent events have continually suggested, the question of presidential immunity is not a settled matter within the US legal system. This particular subject has resurfaced in relation to the ongoing lawsuit against former President Donald Trump concerning alleged election interference. Jack Smith, the Special Counsel leading the investigation, has urged the US Supreme Court…
Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has reassured stakeholders that there will be no haste in advancing the SEC’s regulatory agenda, in spite of potential political changes that could arise from upcoming US elections in November. These developments were reported by journalists Lydia Beyoud, Katherine Doherty, and David Westin for…
Amnesty International in a recent statement has warned of the Indian government’s disproportionate restrictions on the right to peaceful protest, aimed at silencing the collective voice of the farmers. This is in response to what has come to be recognized as the “Dilli Chalo” farmers’ protest. The notable actions taken by the Indian authorities include…