A seven-year dispute concerning the surge in high-stakes consumer lawsuits in the United States is fast approaching its pivotal stage. The issue has drawn intense contributions from recognized attorneys and judges, suggesting a wide range of solutions extending from broad revisions to minute adjustments. This dispute is related to the growth of the nation’s multi-district…
After nearly a year since her initial nomination, Fara Damelin has been confirmed as the next Inspector General of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The final confirmation came from the U.S. Senate and took place on Thursday evening, shortly before the presentation of the State of the Union address. Damelin’s background and experience makes her…
In a recent development that showcases the dynamic nature of global law firms and their strategic diversification into various aspects of law, the prestigious firm, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, has found a new arena to establish its prowess – Intellectual Property (IP) law. For the past year, the firm has been steadily building up…
Over the past year, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, a law firm with an esteemed lineage in the legal industry, has been diligently working on developing a robust intellectual property practice. Spearheaded by a veteran of leading law firms, the new team has strengthened its ranks with the recent inclusion of attorneys from White &…
In a recent development at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), a key patent dispute has been resolved. It concerns a Swedish manufacturer of boat air conditioners who claimed patent rights against a few competitors based in Florida and China. The ITC, however, disagreed, ruling that the Swedish company didn’t have a sound patent case….
After more than half a decade of legal battles, Apple has reached an agreement in a patent infringement dispute concerning iPhone lenses, originated by an Israeli startup. Allegedly, an Apple negotiator once warned the startup that it could expect years of costly court battles before a potential settlement. An intriguing twist is that since the…
In an unexpected turn of events, a federal judge in California briefly threatened to dismiss antitrust allegations brought up by Total Vision against VSP, a reputed eye care insurer. The Case revolves around the claim that VSP used its position to limit Total Vision’s business unfairly. The judge’s threat, however, appeared to be based on…
If you’ve missed last week’s most buzzing legal stories, here’s a brief rewind. Amidst the myriad of topics and industries that characterized the week’s legal landscape, several law firms, stories, and expert analyses stole the spotlight on Law360. This throwback warrants attention from legal professionals aspiring to stay at the vanguard of the rapidly transmuting…
In a recent turn of events, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has overturned previous administrative rulings suggesting that Chicago-based parts manufacturer LKQ Corp., along with various other businesses, contravened federal patent laws. The allegations revolved around the purported importation of specific headlights and taillights. Earlier, LKQ Corp, and several other firms, faced accusations of…
In an attempt to break away from unsavory historical associations, the Massachusetts state agency responsible for regulating attorney conduct is pushing forward with a proposal to revise its name. This decision primarily stems from the desire to replace an antiquated term in the agency’s current designation, which some consider sybolic of a past mired in…
In a move that offers breathing room and advantages to smaller inventors, federal patent officials have granted a one-year extension to a unique program. With this system, those who are filing their first patent applications are permitted to expedite the review process, effectively “cutting in line”. This decision is particularly significant for fledgling inventors, allowing…
In the ever-evolving legal landscape, the quest for the perfect legal brief remains a central challenge. This challenge persists across different jurisdictions and for legal practitioners in both law firms and corporations. The outlined quest seeks to strike an elusive balance between thoroughness and succinctness, while embodying a legal argument’s soundness and persuasiveness in a…
In a recent development, President Biden has used the words of Supreme Court Justices of the Dobbs case against them. A striking moment was when Biden read out verbatim from the Dobbs lawsuit to the very justices who presided over it. Aside from the courtroom drama, former President Trump’s legal woes continue to mount. The…
Phaedra Parks, an attorney with a flourishing career across reality TV, is well-known for her roles on Real Housewives and Married To Medicine. However, she has recently shown a particularly compelling performance on season 2 of the Peacock network’s show, “The Traitors”. Parks’ legal expertise, it seems, did not just cement her career in the…
In what is being hailed as a significant setback for the multinational corporation, Johnson & Johnson, a mistrial has been declared in the first ovarian cancer trial involving the company’s baby powder since its failed talc bankruptcies. The trial, which had proceeded in Miami, Florida, was being deliberated on by a jury for nearly two…
In the aftermath of the tragedy involving Pinsent Masons partner Vanessa Ford, many in-house legal counsel are urging for greater accountability in the workplace. During a panel discussion at ALM’s Women In Power and Law event, a group of senior in-house women emphasized the important responsibilities companies hold in managing their in-house legal teams effectively….
The Federal Circuit Judicial Council has urged a D.C. federal judge to reject suspended U.S. Circuit Judge Pauline Newman’s challenge to the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act. The Council argued on Friday that Judge Newman’s constitutional arguments are too limited to warrant a successful challenge. Judge Pauline Newman, a member of the United States Court…
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently welcomed a new chief judge, Mitchell Goldberg. His primary objective as chief judge is to ensure that all judges in his district have the necessary resources to perform their roles efficiently, as reported by The Legal Intelligencer. According to Goldberg, individual judges carrying out…
Over the years, billing rates in law firms have been a hot topic of contention between clients and their legal representatives. Interestingly, it’s now emerging that the gap between standard and agreed rates has been fluctuating, with some law firms reportedly using this as an opportunity to bump up their rates without alarming their clients….
The escalating feud between two high-profile Philadelphia plaintiff attorneys, Thomas Duffy Jr. and Kenneth Fulginiti, took a new twist recently as they initiated legal action against each other over withheld settlement fees and alleged fraud. Duffy’s newest salvo is an accusation leveled against his former partner Fulginiti, alleging that Fulginiti withheld settlement fees from cases…
On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit dismissed claims that were brought forth by a couple who sustained injuries during a terrorist attack carried out by a Hamas member in 2015. The attack involved a car that was driven deliberately into a crowd at a Jerusalem bus stop, but…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently fined Skechers, the Manhattan Beach, California-based footwear company, $1.25 million over a civil settlement concerning unreported payments to executives and their relatives. This lapse has forced other public firms to practice rigorous vigilance in revealing related-party transactions. From 2019 to 2022, Skechers supposedly engaged relatives of its…
It has been more than two weeks since software company Change Healthcare was ravaged by a cyberattack which brought to a halt its operations. The fallout following the incident has resulted in patients across the country struggling to secure their prescriptions, owing to the inability of providers and pharmacies to process billing and claims due…
For legal professionals aiming to increase their client base and enhance engagement, the diversification of calls to action (CTAs) is a highly effective strategy. By adding variety to the CTAs on your law firm’s website and social media platforms, not only can you promote user engagement, but also gather important data regarding visitor behavior. Understanding…
In response to government probes, top legal chiefs from global corporations like Starbucks and Uber have outlined the crucial importance of picking battles wisely, maintaining credibility and keeping engagement at the board of directors level concise and impactful. The advice was shared at the American Bar Association’s white-collar crime conference held recently in San Francisco….