On Wednesday, a New York federal judge dismissed approximately $200 million in damages that the IT services provider TriZetto, a Cognizant subsidiary, had won in a lawsuit against Syntel for alleged misappropriation of trade secrets and copyright infringement. The judge ruled the awards calculation to be incorrect. TriZetto had initially achieved a significant legal victory…
As reported by CBC, the Indian government has blocked access within India to a YouTube-hosted Canadian investigative documentary on the murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was killed in British Columbia, Canada, in June of last year. The documentary suggests the alleged involvement of the Indian government in this killing. Released by CBC’s…
A former office manager of a San Francisco-based law firm has been sentenced to three years of imprisonment after pleading guilty to bank fraud. The 42-year-old Californian, whose identity is not disclosed, admitted to embezzling nearly $1.2 million from his employer over two decades. The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed the sentence on Wednesday. In…
A recent verdict has seen a California-based photographer awarded an estimated $3.1 million following a copyright lawsuit. The case was focused on the cellphone case manufacturer, Otter Products LLC, which was accused of improperly replicating various images owned by the photographer. In the lawsuit, brought before a Colorado federal jury, the basis of the claim…
The Peruvian Congress’ Constitutional Commission approved Bill No. 6951/2023-CR on Tuesday, effectively ruling that nobody can be prosecuted, sentenced, or punished for crimes against humanity or war crimes committed before July 1, 2002. This decision may lead to the closing of significant unresolved cases concerning the internal violence in Peru from 1980 to 2000. The…
The personal health data protection law, considered the strictest in the nation, is set to be enforced from March 31, compelling countless companies operating in Washington state to reassess their data processes. Named the “My Health My Data Act”, this legislation presents numerous potential pitfalls for corporations that gather, process, distribute or monetize consumer health…
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are now facing a fresh challenge in addition to dealing with cybercriminals’ intensifying activities and regulatory tendencies to hold executives individually accountable for security slips. Notably, there is a mounting concern that their fellow top-level executives may scapegoat them in the event of any cybersecurity mishaps. This situation has necessitated…
Addressing the growing concerns over the concentration of technology firms, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair, Lina Khan, delivered a stern warning to big tech monopolies on 13th March 2024. In her keynote address, Khan emphasized the need to protect the innovative essence of the technology industry from the stranglehold of corporate monopolies. “To stay ahead…
Recent events have refocused attention on the subjects of well-being and mental health in the legal industry. Yet, in Australia, such matters have always been of particular concern for Theo Dorizac, the General Counsel of broadcaster SBS. By integrating the concept of well-being as a formal objective within his philosophy of work, Dorizac is proactively…
A New York state trooper was recently found not guilty of first-and second-degree manslaughter charges, involving the killing of an unarmed motorist after a high-speed chase in downtown Buffalo, New York that occurred two years ago. The Acquittal was carried out by Judge James Bargnesi of the Erie County Court, following a bench trial. The…
Despite a challenging market backdrop in 2023, law firm Cooley recorded a 1.4% hike in revenue to $2.03 billion, marking a new firm high. This achievement rode on the back of a balanced practice mix, even as the technology sector – a key focus for the firm – grappled with considerable struggle last year. The…
In a recent turn of events, the Georgia Court of Appeals has transformed the sphere of Georgia indemnity law, sparking widespread interest among legal professionals. This procedural transformation unfolded through an opinion issued in an intriguing case, involving King & Spalding clients and Troutman Pepper. The scenario in question began when a court ordered clients…
On March 13, 2024, new legal ground has been treaded within the sphere of global technology legislation as the European Parliament passes the AI Act. This pioneering legal framework regulating artificial intelligence (AI) marks a significant milestone, serving as the first of its kind worldwide. The Act’s provisions could potentially lay down the groundwork, setting…
The ongoing litigation involving Netflix is drawing attention, as it disputes allegations of defaming a Kentucky man featured in its true-crime documentary ‘The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker’. However, both Netflix and the plaintiff agree on one aspect: the actual hatchet-wielding hitchhiker should not be a party in the lawsuit. This lawsuit underscores the complex legal issues…
The city of Flint, Michigan has been found in contempt by a federal district judge due to its failure to finish replacing lead-contaminated pipes in the city’s water supply system. According to a timeline defined by a 2023 court order, the city’s neglect ultimately led to the adverse ruling. The order granted a motion from…
In a recent ruling, the Fourth Circuit has set a new precedent concerning the extent of subpoena power in relation to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) regulations. The court has determined that companies cannot leverage the subpoena power to bypass the restrictions placed by the USPTO for deposing employees situated outside the U.S….
Among legal teams in global corporations, prioritizing individual well-being is becoming an increasingly significant focus. In a notable example, the Australian national broadcaster SBS’s General Counsel, Theo Dorizac has been pioneering ways to promote his team’s well-being, underlining that a healthy, content, and consequently more engaged team often yields better results. Unfortunately, due to the…
On Wednesday, the European Parliament adopted the Media Freedom Act, forging a path to protect journalists and press freedoms. The law was approved with 464 votes for, 92 against and 65 abstentions. In essence, the Act prohibits EU member states from mandating journalists to reveal their confidential sources, and from using surveillance software against them….
The Canadian government has asserted that allegations about its IP licenser deceiving the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office should be kept away from jurors. Canada is currently involved in a legal skirmish against Washington fruit growers who, it alleges, have rebranded a distinctive Canadian sweet cherry variety as their own. The argument put forth by…
Versata Software has appealed to the Federal Circuit, requesting the reversal of a Michigan federal judge’s decision that nullified a nearly $105 million verdict it had secured against Ford for trade secrets and breach of contract. Versata Software has contended that it was improperly impeded from presenting damage theories that would seek financial reparations of…
In recent legal episodes, tech behemoth Google has urged a D.C. federal judge interfacing with the destiny of the company’s search enterprise to turn a blind eye to certain elements headlined by the Justice Department. The elements in question are discussions involving corporate attorneys on a discrete case of purported ‘fake privilege’ that cloaks otherwise…
The artificial intelligence (AI) auto damage-assessing market has been alight with controversy as Tractable Inc., a leading presence in the industry, has launched a counterclaim against CCC Intelligent Solutions. The dispute, which started as a trade secrets argument, has escalated, with Tractable alleging that CCC has abused its market dominance. According to Tractable, CCC’s large…
Former American President Donald Trump is making headlines again, this time suggesting indirectly that while he committed questionable acts, his legal counsel was present during these instances, a move that could potentially drag his lawyers into the brewing controversy. In a recent reveal, Trump is quoted without expressly stating, but implicitly implying that his legal…
President Joe Biden has recollected an incident from his law school days at Syracuse University College of Law where he held the attention of his torts class for around ten minutes, despite not having read the relevant case. The narrative, divulged during Biden’s October interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur, seemed to imply that Biden’s…
An analysis by Empirical SCOTUS showed a fascinating relationship between the Supreme Court and a particular US Circuit Court. After examining data from 2020 through 2022, Empirical SCOTUS found that cases originating from one circuit are overturned by the Supreme Court at an extraordinary high rate. Leaning on the side of petitioners, the Supreme Court…