In the wake of the Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College case, both public and private sector programs encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have faced numerous reverse discrimination lawsuits. A major number of these lawsuits target programs that apparently benefit individuals of specific races. It is yet to…
The California Privacy Protection Agency is slated to revisit its draft regulations for automated decision-making technology, including the use of artificial intelligence to process personal information, on March 8. The agency aims to enforce notice, opt-out, and access rights for California consumers and employees, effectively covering all systems that use personal information to make decisions,…
Mills Oakley, an Australian law firm, has hired partner Natalie Lonergan from Squire Patton Boggs to launch a new energy group. Lonergan, a specialized energy and resources lawyer, plans to expand the team by hiring more partners. The strategic move by Mills Oakley is expected to strengthen their position in the energy sector. The entire…
The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal has unanimously ruled against seven activists challenging the constitutionality of Section 17A(3) of the Public Order Ordinance. Known as the “systemic proportionality challenge”, the court declared it was not reasonably arguable. However, the court accepted the “operational proportionality challenge” brought by the activists, setting a hearing for June…
In a statement issued on Monday, the Hong Kong government expressed its strong condemnation of self-exiled activist Ted Hui Chi-fung, accusing him of intimidating government officials and obstructing the course of justice by calling for the doxxing of public officers involved in his case. It appears that Hui had disseminated a list of those officers…
Almost two years after a federal appeals court reinstated a patent case, cosmetics brand L’Oreal and the University of Massachusetts (UMass) have reportedly reached a resolution concerning their longstanding dispute. The contention, purported to be worth approximately $200 million, revolves around a specific method of infusing an ingredient into a moisturizing cream, a crucial process…
Greenberg Traurig has recently welcomed new leadership in its Singapore office with the appointment of Jake Robson, a highly experienced Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) lawyer. Robson comes from his previous role at King & Wood Mallesons, and there, he spent four fruitful years contributing to the firm’s growth. Prior to King & Wood Mallesons, Robson…
In a recent legal showdown, X Corp., a major digital platform, has partially avoided a lawsuit brought forward by a group of significant music publishers. These publishers claimed that the corporation was promoting its enterprise by giving rise to vast copyright infringement deliberately. Considering the allegations, a Federal judge in Tennessee gave a verdict, absolving…
On Tuesday, the Federal Circuit expressed skepticism during the initial stages of a session concerning the appealability of a U.S. Court of Federal Claims decision that revoked previously awarded attorney fees. By the end of the oral arguments, the attentions of the panel had shifted towards a late-stage challenge to jurisdiction. The ongoing legal debate…
The Federal Circuit remained skeptical on Tuesday regarding the appeal status of an order from the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, which had overturned an attorney fee award. However, the proceedings took an unforeseen turn when the panel’s attention shifted toward an unexpected challenge to jurisdiction at the closing of oral arguments. Further details on…
Recent developments have indicated a heightening of concerns surrounding antisemitism at the University of Pennsylvania. The school is currently the subject of a federal complaint, amended to include allegations of an escalating culture of antisemitism. This is believed to have worsened notably in the wake of the Hamas-led killings that took place in Israel on…
An online forum known for supporting harassment is bring a copyright dispute to the U.S. Supreme Court. The case revolves around an argument that a previous court was wrong in its definition of what constitutes a notice of infringement. Their aim is to extricate themselves from a lawsuit filed by a self-published writer who alleges…
In a recent move, offshore law firm Appleby has welcomed two new additions to its Hong Kong team. Harneys partner John McCaroll will be joining Appleby and relocating to Hong Kong in April. This information is available in the report from Law.com International Edition. Unfortunately, additional specifics about the story are limited, as further content…
Elon Musk’s recent lawsuit against OpenAI, an organization he helped to establish, has been a widely discussed topic throughout the global legal community. OpenAI fired back at Musk in a blog post on its website, providing a direct response to Musk’s legal action. In the tricky legal battle that unfolded last week in San Francisco,…
On Tuesday, Federal Circuit judges placed both Toyo Tires and Atturo Tire under rigorous inquiry regarding a complex intellectual property dispute. In this legal entanglement, a small tire manufacturer, Atturo Tire, came out victorious, securing a $10.1 million award against Toyo Tire for claims of unfair competition and other violations. This marked a significant reduction…
The Federal Circuit has upheld the decision of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board to invalidate a majority of a flu vaccine patent held by Pfizer. The decision came after careful deliberation, with the Federal Circuit confirming that the invalidation was indeed the correct course of action. However, the appeal court did vocalize concerns around…
In a recent development, Ramey LLP has been granted permission by a California federal judge to withdraw its representation of a Finnish inventor involved in a patent infringement lawsuit against Netflix. The court came to the decision after it was determined that the inventor had not been meeting his required fee obligations. Further details are…
Cassandra L. Gaedt-Sheckter, the co-chair of the Artificial Intelligence group at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, finds herself in the role of a mountaineer navigating a storm. Only instead of snow, she is helping corporations around the globe to navigate the emerging blizzard of AI-related laws and regulations in both Europe and the United States….
In a significant turn, IPwe, the operator of a patent trading platform, has formally requested a Delaware bankruptcy judge to shift its Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings to Chapter 7 liquidation. The request comes as the company states it has depleted its bankruptcy funding, thereby lacking the necessary resources to proceed with its originally planned sale…
As the co-chair of artificial intelligence at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Cassandra L. Gaedt-Sheckter is playing a vital role in navigating the complex terrain of AI laws and regulations. These legal frameworks are evolving at an unprecedented pace both in the United States and Europe, making it all the more crucial for companies developing…
The underrepresentation of Black legal professionals within the legal industry has always been a significant issue. The lack of diversity in this sector not only restricts equality, it stifles access to a broad spectrum of ideas, perspectives, and experiences that enrich the legal system and better serve our diverse society. Thus, increasing Black representation should…
Magnolia Medical has once again filed a lawsuit against Kurin, accusing it of continued infringement of its diagnostic tests for sepsis and other bloodstream infections. This legal action comes in the wake of Kurin’s loss in a 2022 jury trial concerning a different patent. In the suit, Magnolia Medical alleges that Kurin operates using a…
Palestine Permanent Ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour has criticized the United States at the UN General Assembly, accusing the country of repeatedly misusing its veto power to reject proposed ceasefires in Gaza. In his comments, Mansour states that Israel has been committing “genocide, ethnic cleansing, and apartheid” against Palestinians for decades, a situation he…
In an industry often overshadowed by high-stakes dealings and sophisticated legal maneuverings, sometimes it’s the unexpected stories that truly capture attention. Case in point- one employee allegedly lost their job in a Biglaw firm due to a kitten-related incident. While on that bizarre note, let’s shift the focus to something more critical. American jurist Clarence…
The Federal Circuit, a national appellate court with subject-matter jurisdiction, has upheld a decision made by a New York federal court to invalidate some claims incorporated in IBM Corp’s patents, which are focussed on online advertising. It was determined that many of these claims were not infringed upon by Chewy, a pet goods retailer. More…