On Monday, the Florida Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling stating that the state’s constitution lacks provisions protecting the right to abortion. This verdict was as a result from the case, Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida vs. State of Florida. The ruling effectively upholds the existing 15-week abortion ban and triggers the Heartbeat…
The residence of Libya’s Prime Minister, Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, was targeted by rocket-propelled grenades last Sunday, in what appears to be a targeted attack. Thankfully, the onslaught yielded no casualties and minimal damage, according to reports from an unnamed Libyan official. As of now, no entity has made any claim of responsibility for this assault. This…
Racial diversity among US law school students is experiencing a significant plunge following affirmative action bans in 12 states over nearly three decades – a drop measuring as much as 17%. This reduction is particularly noticeable within the country’s most prestigious legal institutions, according to a recent study. Interestingly, the ban on affirmative action, a…
The financial hunt for Ho Wan Kwok’s vast assets has become a major international endeavor. The controversial businessman’s fortune, scattered across dozens of international jurisdictions, has been targeted by a seasoned Chapter 11 trustee in a wave of clawback claims. Despite the trustee’s experience however, a significant challenge is expected as the partner from Paul…
An attorney from Kirkland & Ellis LLP has successfully defended against allegations in a malpractice case, which claimed he mishandled an estate planning matter, leading to substantial financial loss for his client in subsequent divorce proceedings. The case was dismissed in a New Jersey federal court, as the client was unable to demonstrate “proximate causation”…
Pop sensation Pharrell Williams now faces accusations of fraud from his long-time producing partner. The object of contention is the sole ownership of the illustrious name of their duo, the Neptunes. Legal representatives for Williams’ partner allege this act to be fraudulent, consequently prompting them to initiate legal proceedings at the Trademark Trial and Appeal…
In a notable development, a California federal judge dismissed a longstanding trade secrets lawsuit against cosmetic giant L’Oreal. The judge’s decision came in the wake of the purported misconduct by a hair coloring start-up which, according to the verdict, “casts doubt on the veracity and integrity of all evidence.” The conclusion drawn was that termination…
In a recent development, a Douglas County probate judge may be facing removal from the bench. This recommendation came from a three-member panel of Georgia’s Judicial Qualifications Commission. The judge’s potential dismissal is attributed to allegations of her transgressing the state’s Code of Judicial Conduct on social media. Additionally, it was reported that she incarcerated…
In a recent split decision, the Ninth Circuit majority affirmed the cancellation of cannabis grower Central Coast Agriculture’s trademark applications for its “Raw Garden” brand. The decision was made on the grounds that the company lacked a bona fide intent to use the marks commercially. On the other hand, one judge dissented, arguing that district…
Global law firm Charles Russell Speechlys recently announced new additions to their Singapore base with a trio of reputable partners. Former Butler Snow lawyers Kurt Rademacher and Ivan Lu, along with King & Spalding’s Peter Brabant, have officially joined the ranks at Charles Russell Speechlys. This news confirms the firm’s commitment towards strengthening its team…
In a recent legal development, a federal judge in Colorado dismissed most of a lawsuit filed by a prominent figure in the UFO community against Gaia Inc., a New Age and yoga content website. The claims were primarily rejected due to their vague nature, failing to establish a sufficient legal basis. Gaia Inc., renowned for…
Donald Trump stayed true to his promise by paying a $175 million bond which freezes the large civil fraud verdict against him during his appeal process. This guarantees that, at least temporarily, New York state won’t initiate asset seizure from the former president. The bond was posted with an appeals court in Manhattan earlier this…
In a recent development regarding Donald Trump’s ongoing hush-money trial, the presiding New York judge has extended a gag order relating to the case. This extension is in response to acerbic criticisms on social media, targeted at the judge and his daughter, allegedly made by the former president himself. Earlier, Judge Juan Merchan issued restrictions…
Big Tech powerhouses, Apple and Intel, have once again faced a setback with a California federal judge dismissing their united challenge against existing Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) precedents. The aforementioned precedent granted PTAB judges the ability to dismiss patent review requests on grounds of overlapping content with concurrent litigation in other jurisdictions. This…
In a development that could redefine the legal landscape surrounding drug patents, a Federal Circuit panel has revived the challenges brought by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and Viatris Inc. against a patent held by Johnson & Johnson on their schizophrenia drug Invega Sustenna. The decision came on Monday, indicating that the patent’s validity would be…
Following a multimillion-dollar verdict in a North Carolina false advertising and unfair business practices suit between two competing pool supply companies, attorneys from McCarter & English LLP and Womble Bond Dickinson LLP are requesting more than $4 million in legal fees. As some of the top legal professionals guiding the case, the attorneys from these…
The owner of Sports Illustrated has lodged a $49 million suit at a Manhattan federal court against an energy drink tycoon, who at one point served as the magazine’s publisher. As reported by Law360, the owner of Sports Illustrated accuses the former publisher of comporting himself akin to a “gangster,” breaching a long-existing licensing agreement,…
Another trial concerning the alleged carcinogenic properties of Johnson & Johnson’s talc products has commenced, marking the second such legal action since the corporation’s talc bankruptcy was dismissed last year. The case alleges that the use of the company’s baby powder is directly linked to Patricia Matthey’s diagnosis of ovarian cancer. The trial, taking place…
Verizon Wireless has sought intervention from a Texas federal judge in a case it alleges involves Traxcell Technologies LLC engaging in deceptive asset-transfer practices to circumvent the payment of over $500,000 in legal fees. The legal fees were previously awarded to Verizon following an attorney misconduct incident during an extensive patent disagreement. The Cellco Partnership,…
Oregon-based personal care company, Good Clean Love Inc., is reportedly suing lifestyle and wellness brand Goop Inc., founded by actor and businesswoman Gwyneth Paltrow. The main point of contention appears to be a case of alleged trademark infringement, specifically concerning a women’s health product line by Goop conveniently called ‘good.clean.goop’. Good Clean Love posits that…
In a trending growth strategy, many mid-sized law firms—particularly those boasting between 400 and 800 lawyers—are demonstrating ample interest in acquisitions. The consolidation landscape within the legal industry is likely to experience a significant uptick in mergers, a phenomenon strongly vocalized by Lisa Smith at Fairfax Associates. Smith has detailed observations about the merger activity…
The U.S. Supreme Court made a decision on Monday not to revisit its landmark decision concerning the process on how courts should decide patent eligibility. This time, the plea came from a company asserting they had invented a new technique for automating the production of steel beams. Despite their claims, the court found the company’s…
After several years of experiencing a decline in both revenue and headcount, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP appears to be rebounding. The litigation firm is reportedly expanding once again, with the opening of a new office in Rome, and a continuing rebuild of its long-standing London office. The firm, which has a strong reputation in the…
In an interesting turn of events, legal circles have been abuzz with Chief Justice Roberts’ growing concerns over ‘forum shopping’. The Chief Justice’s attempts to restore order within his branch appear to have fallen on deaf ears, as indicated by the recent behaviors of several Federal Judges. Find more details on this in this Above…
The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021, Scotland’s contentious new hate crime law, took effect on Monday. The purpose of this law is to consolidate existing hate crime laws, as well as introduce several new offenses, chiefly criminalizing ‘threatening or abusive behaviour which is intended to stir up hatred.’ Notably, the crime of…