For those legal professionals who haven’t had a chance to keep up with the latest developments, the last week saw some key buzz-generating law firms, stories and expert analyses. You may wish to consider revisiting last week’s most actively discussed items on Law360. Law360 typically publishes over 200 articles every day across more than 60…
Figures from a U.S. federal agency report reveal that the number of patents granted in China now surpasses those granted in the U.S. This trend seems to be particularly prevalent in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). Details of this analysis can be found in a recent article on Law360. The study presents an increasingly…
David MacArthur, the co-head of the international arbitration practice at Big Four Japanese law firm Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, is joining the Big Six South Korean firm, Yulchon. In this new role, MacArthur will also serve as the co-head of Yulchon’s international arbitration practice. This decision sees him relocating back to Seoul, where he was…
In an unusual move, the attorneys who persuaded the Delaware Chancery Court to reject Elon Musk’s proposed $55 billion Tesla compensation package, have filed a request for legal fees. However, the twist comes in the form of the payment method – these lawyers are seeking compensation in Tesla stock, an amount that rounds off to…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has declared its intent to make its successful pilot program a permanent fixture, according to an announcement made on Friday in the Federal Register. This initiative has been instrumental in assisting patent owners with the necessary processes and protocols for amending contested claims. Designed to boost clarity and…
Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. was recently awarded over $57 million by a Delaware federal jury. The jury found that a number of affiliated companies had willfully violated its patented technology for refining coal to reduce mercury emissions from power plants. The technologies enable cleaner energy production, directly contributing to global environmental efforts. The court’s decision…
In a recent legal development, Chief U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap has ordered a damages retrial in an infringement litigation case between G+ Communications and Samsung. This decision came as an effort to prevent a “guaranteed ‘train wreck’” after the two parties failed to make clear their understanding of the ramifications of the $67.5 million…
In a recent ruling by a U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, it was determined that Microsoft Corp. did not infringe a patent held by Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC). The suit had initially been filed against the federal government, alleging that it had contracted with Microsoft and L3 Technologies Inc. for night vision goggle…
Johnson & Johnson, one of the world’s most notable pharmaceutical corporations, has recently found victory in a patent dispute in Wilmington, Delaware. The case was centered around the attempt of a startup company to launch a competing line of schizophrenia drugs. Invega Sustenna, a blockbuster drug of Johnson & Johnson, was a significant factor in…
The Alabama House and Senate have both passed bills that aim to safeguard in-vitro fertilization (IVF) clinics from potential legal complications. This new legislation arrives on the heels of a controversial Alabama Supreme Court decision in LePage v. Mobile Infirmary Clinic, Inc., where frozen embryos were effectively classified as children. The House passed a bill…
Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner of Human Rights, urged international leaders to address the ongoing human rights crisis in Myanmar. The Southeast Asian country has been under the oppressive rule of a military junta since a coup in February 2021. The Commissioner stated that the country has since “morphed into a never-ending nightmare” for…
In a decision made on Thursday, a federal judge in Arizona upheld two state laws that necessitate voters to produce evidence of their U.S. citizenship before they can register to vote. The decision rendered by U.S District Judge Susan Bolton supported the implementation of HB 2492 and 2243. In the aftermath of a 10-day bench…
The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ruled that a participant in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot was improperly sentenced and should be re-sentenced. This ruling could potentially impact the sentences of hundreds of other involved individuals. Larry Brock, a participant in the January 6 riots, was convicted on six charges. His…
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP has announced the appointment of Laura Riposo VanDruff as the Office Managing Partner of its Washington, D.C., office. The news was made officially public by the firm this past Friday. Prior to her new position, VanDruff chaired the firm’s advertising and marketing practice. She also boasts a credible history serving…
Thomas Carlucci, the managing partner of Foley & Lardner’s San Francisco office since 2012, has been appointed as the managing partner of the law firm’s Silicon Valley, California office, according to a statement released by the firm. In his new role, Carlucci will now helm both the San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices. The position…
The legal community worldwide has been thrown into serious conversations on corporate culture and mental health following the inquest into the death of leading lawyer Vanessa Ford. Ford was a senior equity partner at global law firm, Pinsent Masons, and widely known in professional circles by her name, Heap. According to reports, Ford tragically lost…
The state of California has seen recent developments in the regulation of attorney investigations, with new rules potentially allowing these investigations to be disclosed sooner than they would under the precedent. The State Bar of California approved these rules under a provision colloquially known as the “snitch rule”. This regulation, approved last year by both…
In the ever-expanding legal galaxy of Elon Musk related lawsuits, Stanford Professors Evelyn Douek and Alex Stamos offer an insightful take on Musk’s adventures in legal land on their tech policy podcast, Moderated Content. Labelled as a one-man law school curriculum, Musk’s encounters with law span across areas such as contracts, torts, the First Amendment,…
In recent legal developments, A&O Shearman has announced its inaugural global leadership team. The new leaders are ready to steer what is potentially on course to becoming the third-largest firm worldwide. More on this development can be found here. Globally, there has been a noticeable increase in cyber-attacks, almost doubling on hospital systems alone. As…
The legal world is not devoid of intrigue and mystery. In fact, the intertwinement of law and suspense has often found its way into the realm of fiction, opening an experiential window into the world of jurisprudence for both legal professional and layman alike. The book “The Racketeer”, published in 2012, serves as an example…
Florida jurors are set to commence deliberations in the first ovarian talc trial since Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) bankruptcy filings. This case marks a significant milestone as it’s the initial trial in Florida that centers around allegations that asbestos-contaminated talc in J&J’s products led to ovarian cancer in patients. During the final stages of the…
Tatyana Moskalkova, Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner, has reported to the Russian state news outlet RIA that Russia is ready to repatriate the remains of Ukrainian victims from the January II-76 plane crash. According to Moskalkova, all administrative necessities for the repatriation are established and discussions are ongoing with Ukrainian authorities about the possible transfer of…
Major oil companies are appealing to the United States Supreme Court to halt a state lawsuit in its tracks. This call to action comes in response to a decision by the Hawaii Supreme Court, which has paved the way for Honolulu city to pursue damages and remedies for the impact of climate change, a burden…
Pharmaceutical giant Gilead Sciences Inc. and generic drugs manufacturer Cipla have collectively informed a California federal judge that they have reached a consensus to settle a proposed class action. The lawsuit in question was filed by a public employees’ health insurance fund who accused the two companies of hatching an anti-competitive patent deal designed to…
A Russian court last Thursday rejected an appeal by a Russian-American woman against her detention on a treason charge. This decision is based on reports from the court by Reuters and ABC News. The defendant, Ksenia Karelina, a 33-year-old dual citizen of Russia and the United States, was arrested on January 27 and is now…