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Supreme Court SEC Decision: Potential Ramifications for Immigration Proceedings and Corporate Compliance

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

The potential implications of a keenly awaited Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) tribunal body have captured the attention of both the corporate and legal landscapes. This decision will notably carry weight in immigration enforcement proceedings concerning significant corporate entities like Walmart and SpaceX. The decision’s analysis…

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Judge Denies Injunction Against Potential Tyvaso Competitor, Cites Premature Action

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

A D.C. federal judge on Friday worked against drug manufacturer United Therapeutics Corp.’s effort to stop the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) potential approval of a new competitor for its highly successful pulmonary hypertension treatment, Tyvaso. The judge determined that United Therapeutics was essentially trying to contest an agency action prior to that action…

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Dechert Sees Turnaround in Revenue as Interest-Rate Sensitive Practices Rebound

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

After a period of stagnation, Dechert has seen a promising shift toward recovery in its interest-rate sensitive practices. Despite revenue flatlining in recent years, firm co-chair David Forti expressed confidence in their performance, stating, “The last three years, when you look at them as a whole, were the best three years we’ve ever had.” Dechert…

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Cancer Testing Rivals Face Federal Circuit Scrutiny Amidst Patent Infringement Litigation

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

An ensemble of Federal Circuit judges demonstrated their displeasure with a Morrison Foerster LLP representative on Friday. The judges suggested that the lawyer was emphasizing points that were not originally presented to the district court judge. This concern came to light after her client was restrained from marketing certain cancer screenings amidst ongoing patent infringement…

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Navigating Retooling and Layoffs: Grit and Resilience as Currency in Today’s Legal Industry

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

Law firms have always been dynamic entities, constantly adjusting to the shifts of the legal landscape. A key aspect of their ability to adapt lies in their handling of their human resources, particularly relating to their associates. Today, the spotlight is firmly on the fate of laid-off and retooled associates, as illustrated in a recent…

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Supreme Court’s Mifepristone Case Outcome: A Potential Turning Point for Health-Related Legal Standing

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

The ongoing Supreme Court case involving mifepristone, a medication used for medical abortions, may hinge on the standing of the doctors involved. In a surprising turn of events, intense questioning from the justices has hinted at skepticism, possibly even from the conservative majority, surrounding the plaintiff’s theory of standing in the case. For legal professionals,…

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Mifepristone Case Outcome Could Hinge on Doctors’ Standing in Supreme Court Decision

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

Much hangs in the balance as the Supreme Court explores its decision in the mifepristone case, revolving significantly around the legal concept of ‘standing’. The case involves the prescription drug mifepristone – used for medical abortions, and it seems that the final verdict may heavily depend on the standing of doctors involved. Judges of the…

Above the Law

Navigating Legal Ethics: Breyer’s Business-Brained Bookshelf Controversy and the Rise of Non-JDs in Law

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

According to a recent post on Above The Law, Breyer’s involvements with Business-Brained Bookshelf has stirred discussions and criticisms. It is suggested that Simon & Schuster may have acted incorrectly allowing for this form of free advertisement that could possibly damage Breyer’s image. The discourse also raises fresh discussions on the role of non-JDs within…

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Allergan Urges Court to Uphold $39M Verdict in Sandoz Patent Dispute

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Allergan, the biopharmaceutical company, has urged the Federal Circuit to reject a challenge from Sandoz, a generic pharmaceutical company. This dispute arises from a $39 million verdict against Sandoz, who was found to have infringed an Allergan patent for an eyelash growth drug. In their appeal, Sandoz relied on a 2014 decision involving the same…

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Diverging AI Trends in US and EU Legal Landscape: Impact on the Future of Law

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology into the legal field has become a prominent topic of discussion worldwide. However, the approaches towards this integration by US and European Union (EU) attorneys are not identical. It seems that the transatlantic legal technology landscape might be heading towards potentially two quite different AI markets in the…

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Algorithmic Pricing Under the Scrutiny of DOJ and FTC: The Emerging Threat of Covert Price Fixing

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

In an unexpected foray into the tackling of algorithmic pricing, both the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission have voiced concerns about the potential for covert price fixing. As the use of AI-fuelled algorithms grows, the opportunity to quietly influence pricing models similarly rises. This digital transformation stands to make such behaviour increasingly difficult…

Jurist

UN Committee Demands UK Withdraw Controversial Migration Legislation Amid Human Rights Concerns

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

The UN Committee on Human Rights has recently voiced its concerns regarding two contentious pieces of UK legislation; namely, the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill and certain provisions of the Illegal Migration Act 2023. The Committee strongly urged the UK to withdraw these legal blockades, identifying a potential for discrimination against migrants and…

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Congressional Critic Cites Expert Report Alleging Ticketmaster’s Abusive Practices

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

A significant critic within Congress of the activities conducted by Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and Ticketmaster has referenced an expert report from an ongoing lawsuit. The cited report was utilized to further underline purported ‘rampant, corrupt and abusive practices’ by the ticket-sales giants, as noted on Law360. Despite some claims that the report was covert…

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Chinese Investment Surge in Brazil Boosts Demand for Legal Professionals

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

Due to the warmer diplomatic relations between China and Brazil in the post-pandemic era, Chinese investments in Latin America’s biggest economy are on the rise. This increase in foreign investment has led to an expanded workload for legal professionals in both countries, tasked with navigating the complexities of international business law and regulatory compliance. China,…

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Federal Circuit Denies Revival of Playlist Patents in Pandora Case

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

In a decision reached on March 29, 2024, The Federal Circuit refused to restore an assortment of patents related to playlist creation. These patents were initially granted to a former Amazon executive and were utilized in an unsuccessful legal attempt against the music streaming platform Pandora. The patents at the heart of this dispute were…

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A&O and Shearman Enlist McKinsey and KPMG for Seamless Merger Integration

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

In a move that speaks to the complexity and thoroughness of the merger process, A&O and Shearman have engaged the services of McKinsey and KPMG, two globally recognised business consultancies. This decision underlines the firms’ commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and integration. The statement released by the firms indicates that McKinsey and KPMG will…

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9th Circuit Skeptical of Insurance Liability in Shipwreck Treasure Hunter Dispute

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

During a panel session on Friday, the Ninth Circuit illustrated their skepticism around the notion that an insurance company could be liable for a $7.5 million settlement for a shipwreck salvage expedition turned sour for a treasure hunter. A key topic of discussion was around the insurance coverage of accidents in the context of this…

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South Florida Yacht Brokers Face Antitrust Class Action Lawsuit, Industry on High Alert

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

A recent antitrust lawsuit has bubbled to the surface against South Florida yacht brokers. The implications of this case could be extensive, with further similar suits projected to follow. Ricardo Martinez-Cid, a Miami-based lawyer from Podhurst Oreck, reflected the widespread anticipation for a domino effect in litigation linked to this issue when stating, “Because this…

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Alabama Steel Mill Seeks Reversal of $13.1 Million Wage Dispute Default Judgment

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

In a recent development, an Alabama-based steel mill has appealed to the Eleventh Circuit to reconsider a default judgment that has resulted in its workers being accorded a significant sum of $13.1 million. This judgment is linked to a wage and hour lawsuit launched by the mill’s workers, contending hundreds of them were short-changed in…

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Napster Faces Copyright Infringement Dispute Over Reggae Record Promotion

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

A recent dispute arose in relation to copyright infringement as a British photographer conveyed to a Washington federal judge, on March 29, 2024, that the promotion of a reggae record by Napster was breaching his copyright. The conflict stems from the use of his photo on the album cover. According to the photographer, while he…

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Winston & Strawn Seeks Settlement in Copyright Infringement Suit Over Copied Legal Brief

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

An attorney representing Winston & Strawn LLP has shared with a federal judge in Manhattan that the firm intends to seek a settlement in a copyright infringement suit. In this case, it is alleged that attorneys of Winston & Strawn had duplicated a motion-to-dismiss submission from a specialized intellectual property firm virtually word-for-word. The decision…

Above the Law

Navigating the Tech Tightrope in Law: A Blueprint for the AI-Driven Future

Pieter Gunst2 years ago04 mins

With its long-standing traditions and the nature to preserve precedent and procedure, the legal profession is on the brink of a technological revolution. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and legal technology opens up a unique chance of transformation. However, integrating these innovations into the very fabric of legal practice carries a set of…

Above the Law

Biglaw Firm Raises Reserve Percentage to Boost High-Performing Partner Retention

Pieter Gunst2 years ago02 mins

Amid a turbulent economic landscape, key players in the legal sector continue to show their resilience by implementing measures to ensure the competitiveness and retention of their top-performing partners. One way to achieve this is demonstrated by a leading Biglaw firm recently increasing the reserve percentage of profits for bonuses to such high-performing partners to…

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Epiq Seeks Chubb Reimbursement for Costs in Clergy Abuse Data Leak Case

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

Epiq Corporate Restructuring LLC has lodged a lawsuit against insurers affiliated with Chubb in a Connecticut federal court. The restructuring firm seeks reimbursement for approximately $2.5 million in settlement costs and an approximate $1.8 million for its defence in a litigation proceeding. This litigation emerged over Epiq’s disclosure of sex abuse survivors’ names in a…

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Judge Dismisses “Antiquated” Defense in Burford Unit’s Turkey Price-Fixing Suit

Pieter Gunst2 years ago01 mins

An Illinois federal judge recently denied an attempt to bar a Burford Capital investment subsidiary from continuing to press price-fixing claims in a joint lawsuit against prominent turkey producers. The judge emphasized that federal law primarily no longer accommodates the producers’ reliance on what has been considered an “antiquated” doctrine to render the allegation invalid….