On Tuesday, March 19, the United States Supreme Court is set to release its opinions in one or more of the cases argued during the current term. This announcement, contained in the title of the entry, signifies potentially significant legal outcomes for these cases. Reporting of such court opinions is done through a live blogging…
A patent lawsuit involving a Pfizer brand and AstraZeneca is advancing, as a Delaware federal judge stated there are numerous “genuine factual disputes” preventing its premature conclusion. The Pfizer brand alleges they developed a cancer treatment drug that has been infringed upon by a drug from AstraZeneca, which in turn has generated billions in sales….
In an unfolding legal saga that has gained national attention, a lawyer for former Overstock.com CEO, Patrick Byrne, admitted this Monday to a D.C federal judge that she shared discovery documents from a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems with law enforcement. This revelation has aroused distress within Dominion’s legal team, who have decried…
The US Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments this week in a case that poses a significant challenge to government involvement with social media regulation. The case was brought to the courts by the attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana alongside five individuals, and encompasses a litany of important questions concerning government communication, freedom of…
The U.S. Federal Circuit dismissed a move to overturn a California judge’s decision allowing tech giant Intel to lay claim to a license to VLSI’s microchip patents in lawsuits with billions in potential damages. This verdict came after the court determined VLSI did not provide sufficient evidence that justified an intervention from the appeals court….
In a move to expedite depositions and document production in the multidistrict litigation concerning allegations of social media’s addictive design, a California magistrate revealed a set of incentives on Monday. The defense counsel’s assertion that the model was “lopsided” was dismissed by the judge who then informed the counsel for Snap that the production of…
The U.S. Supreme Court has recently signaled a sympathetic stance towards the National Rifle Association (NRA) in relation to a free speech claim against a New York official. The NRA argued that its right to freedom of speech was violated by Maria Vullo, the former head of New York’s Department of Financial Services. Seven years…
In an unexpected turn of events, the foundation responsible for bestowing the Ruth Bader Ginsburg leadership award has decided to cancel its ceremony. This decision came to light following public objections made by family members of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The family voiced their discontentment with the selection of the…
In a significant legal development, the Second Circuit panel has, on Monday, decided to reinvigorate the antitrust allegations that accuse Novartis, the pharmaceutical company, of trying to keep the actual historical accounts of the development processes of an eye syringe treatment a secret from the U.S. Patent Office. The alleged move was meant to gain…
Kirkland & Ellis is currently seeking dismissal as a defendant in a legal action based in Texas and related to a bankruptcy matters. The firm has filed a motion alleging that plaintiff Michael Van Deelen failed to sufficiently state a claim. Additionally, Kirkland & Ellis has requested sanctions against Van Deelen and his representing firm,…
Corteva, a renowned American agricultural chemical and seed company, is seeking a jury trial in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) lawsuit lodged against them and Syngenta in North Carolina federal court. The two companies are alleged to have stymied competition from generic pesticides through their rebate programs. The FTC’s action against Corteva and…
In a recent development, an appeal from tech giant Apple Inc. was denied by the Federal Circuit on Monday. The appeal was against a decision which ruled out Apple’s attempt to shift an infringement lawsuit from a Texas federal court to a court in California. The lawsuit is over patents relating to authentication and fraud…
While the French legal regime for group actions, known as “actions de groupe,” has been in place for over a decade, its complexity and restrictive nature mean that only dozens of cases have been filed, with just a single one resulting in a final judgment of liability against a defendant. Despite this lack of success,…
In an eye-catching turn of events, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been harshly criticized by a federal judge in Utah for a “gross abuse of power” in relation to a case involving crypto platform Digital Licensing Inc., colloquially known as DEBT Box. This critical judgement came from Judge Robert Shelby, who serves on…
The legal sector is experiencing a sudden surge in growth; law firms are keen to expand rapidly. But with growth comes the challenges of leadership, as running large-scale law firms becomes increasingly demanding. Unexpected exits of firm leaders are turning into a common occurrence, highlighting the challenge of filling these pivotal roles. Case in point…
The controversial ruling from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that demands the public disclosure of corporations’ direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions is eliciting more challenges in court, both from corporate entities and states administered by the GOP. These opponents voice strong protests arguing that the SEC’s authority limits to financial nuances and…
Recent developments in the legal landscape signal a noteworthy uptick in reverse discrimination cases, expected to transpire over the course of this year and beyond, according to employment lawyer Jason Schwartz. The initial suggestion of this trend stems from a recent appellate ruling, pointing to the possibility of increased bias lawsuits directed towards Diversity, Equality…
The head of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has recently invalidated decisions from the Patent Trial and Trademark Board (PTAB), in relation to Assa Abloy’s ability to demonstrate the unpatentability of two biometric patents. The office head’s decision was based on the PTAB deploying a definition of a crucial term that neither Assa Abloy…
U.S. District Judge Dan Polster on Monday decided that Motley Rice, one of the leading firms in opioid litigation, will remain involved in several key cases. Despite expressing his discomfort with the firm’s government client arrangements, Polster did not grant the requested disqualification motion put forth by pharmacy benefit manager OptumRx. This motion came into…
In recent years, we have seen an increasing spotlight on trade secrets cases, predominantly marked by substantial damages awards. This visibility can be attributed to the considerable settlements over the past half-decade and more room for plaintiffs to make their case regarding the compensation they believe they deserve. Your peers and fellow professionals may be…
Artificial intelligence (AI) poses unique and evolving challenges, creating necessary adaptations in risk management approaches for organizations. This was the insight shared by experts from Debevoise & Plimpton during a recent webinar. They argue that strategies focused solely on defining AI or assuming unnecessary burdensome vendor oversight obligations may no longer suffice, given the ever-changing…
A recent development in the Georgia voting interference case has led legal experts to some mixed opinions. According to a ruling by Judge Scott McAfee of Fulton County Superior Court, the district attorney prosecuting the case is to continue without the involvement of the special prosecutor who had a personal relationship with the DA, reports…
As lawsuits continue to surge over PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), plaintiffs are confronted with the significant challenge of demonstrating actual injury. Amidst this storm, an important question surfaces: can they provide the critical evidence required to prove real harm? One attorney, John Galvin, commented on the wave of litigation at play as reported by…
In the heat of the impending decision on the sale approval of Everton FC by the English Premier League, a lawsuit has emerged, further complicating matters. The suit comes from financier Nakula Management Ltd. against the acquiring company, alleging the need for an “unqualified and unlimited injunction.” The defending parties, Joshua Wander and 777 Partners…
Law firm Kirkland & Ellis has recently beat its own records by crossing a significant threshold. The firm exceeded the $7 billion mark in 2023 thanks to a combination of steady and countercyclical business drivers. The 10.6% revenue growth saw the company grossing $7.208 billion, driven largely by an uptick in restructuring activities, its diversified…