In recent legal developments, former president Donald Trump has petitioned a judge to discard federal criminal charges concerning his purported mismanagement of classified US records subsequent to his departure from the White House. Trump is also accused of obstructing government attempts to reclaim these documents. He justifies his actions by claiming protection under presidential immunity….
Japanese law firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto has further expanded its global presence with the launch of a fifth new office within the past year. This move represents the latest in a series of strategic growth decisions made by the firm, reinforcing its position among Japan’s top-tier legal entities famously known as the ‘Big Four’….
Global payment processing giant Mastercard is facing monopolization claims. Digital wallet startup OV Loop alleges that Mastercard has purposefully stymied it by refusing to supply necessary tokens. This move effectively excludes OV Loop from the mobile payment services market, according to a lawsuit filed by the startup. This withholding of crucial resources is reportedly part…
In a recent development from the legal sector, NBCUniversal Media is unable to evade a trademark infringement allegation lodged against them. The dispute is centered around the issue of royalty payments NBCUniversal made for utilising the distinguished DeLorean DMC-12 sports car in their merchandise line for the “Back to the Future” franchise. A federal judge…
In a recent development, a federal judge in California expressed frustration over the handling of a proposed class action against Flo Health, the developer of a popular menstruation tracking app. The litigants allege that Flo Health has been improperly sharing users’ health data with entities such as Google. The presiding judge criticized both entities for…
In a recent decision, a Virginia federal judge supported the claim of a cybersecurity attorney seeking long-term disability benefits following his heart surgery. The attorney’s doctors advised him to quit his job due to high stress levels that could potentially exacerbate health issues. The presiding judge’s decision revolved around the fact that the insurance company…
In a potentially significant development in intellectual property (IP) disputes, A New York federal judge has determined that Carnegie Institute of Washington along with its debt-ridden former patent licensee, M7D Corp, must bear the burden of the legal costs incurred by Fenix Diamond LLC. The companies were accused of lodging an “objectively unreasonable” infringement lawsuit….
The recent actions of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) new Delegated Rehearing Panel have sparked significant conversation in the legal community. It has been discovered that a petition initiated by DraftKings, intending to challenge a patent owned by the competing firm, Colossus Bets, was initially incorrect in its denial. Interestingly, it’s not the…
A federal court has recommended that Stündenglass, the manufacturer of glass infusers, should not be awarded a victory in its trademark infringement suit against a retailer, who did not present a defense. This suggestion comes in the wake of Stündenglass’ continued attempts to secure a default judgment against California smoke shop proprietors, a pursuit that…
In a recent development, a North Carolina federal jury was informed of the alleged improper use of a competitor’s trademarks by a swimming pool equipment manufacturer. Generally, trademark infringement cases revolve around a well-recognized expectation for corporations to respect each other’s legally protected intellectual property rights. As was heard during the Thursday trial, the manufacturer…
Samsung, the multinational conglomerate, is gearing itself up to confront a patent litigation organization in a Texas court. The focus of its legal pursuit is to compel the disclosure of communications between the litigation group and its funders. The drive comes in the wake of the forthcoming trial, set for next month, probing into allegations…
In the coming week, Samsung intends to seek a Texas court’s intervention in an increasingly controversial intellectual property matter. The tech heavyweight aims for a patent litigation company to disclose its interactions with litigation funders in the run-up to a trial in the following month. The trial seeks to determine whether Samsung’s previous in-house legal…
OpenSky Industries LLC has reached out to the director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with a request to revisit the decision requiring OpenSky to pay $413,000 in attorney fees to VLSI Technology. The request surfaced from a recently declassified filing which demonstrated OpenSky’s argument that the director failed to substantiate the award, and…
Online book and study aid firm Chegg Inc. is confronting a lawsuit in Delaware, which accuses the company of operating as a cheating service for students. Representing the company on February 22, 2024, attorneys contended before a vice chancellor that stockholders have not managed to shape robust claims. They argue that these allegations are an…
In a remarkable twist, Andrei Iancu, the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, has dismissed a previous verdict by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The PTAB had ruled that none of the contested claims in an EagleView Technologies Inc. patent for aerial roof estimation were invalid. This recent development presents a…
In a high stakes settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, Czech software provider Avast has agreed to pay $16.5 million and cease selling consumers’ browsing data for advertising purposes. This comes in response to allegations that Avast failed to disclose fully how it intended to utilise consumers’ browser information. According to accusations leveled by the…
In a recent development, Coldwell Banker’s Orange County division won a crucial legal battle, with a California state judge issuing a directed verdict in its favour. The prominent real estate firm was embroiled in allegations by a competitor accusing it of conduct amounting to the illicit poaching of employees, coupled with theft of trade secrets….
Dallas-based The Schmidt Firm PLLC has been accused by a professional photographer of copyright infringement. The law firm allegedly used an image of convicted sexual abuser and former Columbia University obstetrician-gynecologist Robert Hadden, without permission. This dispute was brought to the Texas federal court by the photographer who took the photo in question. Details surrounding…
Last week, the legal sphere was abuzz with Latham & Watkins’ decision to modify the data management process for its Hong Kong staff. This globally reputed law firm has now restricted automatic access to files and documents outside of Greater China for its Hong Kong workforce. Rather than having free access, the employees need to…
In a recent legal update, pharmaceutical titan Gilead Sciences Inc. has struck an agreement to terminate a lawsuit against Safe Chain Solutions LLC. Gilead had raised accusations of counterfeit practices related to its HIV medication that were allegedly facilitated by Safe Chain Solutions. The agreement reportedly details a significant stipulation that bars Safe Chain from…
In a significant win for Align Technology, the makers of Invisalign, a California federal judge sided with the company against antitrust allegations. A class action brought forth by orthodontists and aligner buyers contended that the company used undue anti-competitive practices. The controversy stems from the company’s unilateral decision to terminate an interoperability agreement with a…
In a recent development, the actor known for his role as Henry “Wolfman” Ruth in the original Top Gun has lodged accusations against Paramount Pictures. The lawsuit reveals that the actor alleges the studio used his image in integral scenes of Top Gun: Maverick, the recent sequel, without securing his permission or the rightful compensation…
Financial performance highlights from the law firm, Paul Hastings, reveal a significant upswing in profits and revenue per lawyer (RPL) in the latest fiscal year. Riding the wave of various transactions and cases, the firm saw a remarkable 8.9% increase in revenues and a 10.5% boost in RPL, setting a new record for its financial…
On Thursday, the Federal Circuit upheld a prior decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), refusing to invalidate a digital video patent held by Koninklijke Philips. This patent was previously contested by multinational corporation, Intel. The circuit court’s ruling reasserts Philips’ claim to the specific digital video technology in question. This decision represents…
The ongoing trial surrounding the fatal on-set shooting during the production of “Rust” has raised many questions, including whether the film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was “sloppy” in her responsibilities, or merely a “scapegoat”. The involuntary manslaughter case against Gutierrez-Reed has drawn attention from legal professionals and the broader public alike. During the opening statements, an…