A Dell Inc. subsidiary, EMC Corp., has been awarded a bit more than $4 million in legal fees by a Massachusetts federal judge. This development comes in the aftermath of EMC Corp.’s victory in an extensive litigation that accused the computing firm of infringing upon nearly a dozen computer module patents. The revealing of this…
A recent study conducted by Seyfarth Shaw LLP attorneys reveals an immense commitment by public companies to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) principles. These corporations have shown their dedication through mandatory workforce disclosures to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2023. Impressively, this occurred amidst a wave of legislative proposals and litigation designed…
In a recent legal decision, a Florida bankruptcy judge sanctioned an Israeli creditor pursuing a $13 million Chapter 11 claim against a California-based air purifier manufacturer. The judge ruled that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas does not constitute a valid reason for repeatedly failing to comply with discovery deadlines. The creditor, who has…
Microsoft recently garnered a victory when the Federal Circuit endorsed a decision made by an administrative tribunal. The prior ruling had essentially nullified most aspects of a patent held by a Florida based radiologist and his previous business collaborator from Lockheed Martin. The pair’s company had filed a lawsuit against Microsoft concerning its HoloLens Augmented…
In a recent development from the Federal Circuit, patent owners have been granted added latitude when pursuing damages for foreign patent infringements. This ruling has provided much-needed clarity, verifying that patent owners are in fact entitled to reasonable royalties in such infringement cases. Moreover, the criteria defining eligible infringements for these cases have been broadened….
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) enforcement chief, Gurbir Grewal, recently spoke in defense of the agency’s handling of cryptocurrency issues, deeming their actions as consistent and principled. Grewal reminded that every lawyer at the SEC working on cases involving crypto assets is thoroughly familiar with the Howey test—an established method to ascertain if an…
Footwear brand Crocs is currently engaged in an uphill battle in court to deny allegations of false advertising stemming from the claim that their products are “patented”. The decision to use this wording has led to confusion within a Federal Circuit panel, with one judge expressing skepticism over the claim’s validity due to his perception…
The legal community witnessed a decisive development in the realm of cryptocurrency fraud as an attorney associated with OneCoin was sentenced to four years in prison. This verdict was given in response to her participation in a substantial financial misdeed involving $4 billion, which tragically duped millions of global investors. The former head of legal…
On Wednesday, the Federal Circuit dealt with a complex case that questioned whether an exclusive patent license holder has legal grounds to sue another company for infringement. This second company could have theoretically purchased a license for the identical patent through a different avenue. The multifaceted nature of this case left one judge labelling the…
Details on emerging developments concerning VLSI’s bid to reverse a patent win by Intel have come to light. A Federal Circuit panel on Wednesday raised questions about the arguments put forth by VLSI, suggesting that a prior ruling might’ve invalidated VLSI’s stance. The topic centered on VLSI’s assertion that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board…
In a recent Illinois federal court decision, an ongoing $1 million per day fine and related contempt sanctions against Hytera Communications were not lifted, signaling a notable development in the litigious saga between Hytera and Motorola Solutions. The judge overseeing the case expressed doubts over Hytera’s assertions, stating that they can no longer be taken…
In a recent case that has drawn widespread attention, the University of Michigan has countered that the need for medical leave doesn’t exempt a law professor from disciplinary action based on her alleged lack of fulfillment of teaching responsibilities. This comes as a response to the professor’s claims that the university’s punitive measures were not…
The US-based e-discovery, information governance and data recovery company KLDiscovery has voiced concerns over a looming major debt repayment, of more than $260 million due by June 2024. These worries have raised substantial doubts about the company’s ability to continue operating. The concerns stem from a 2023 Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange…
In a surprising twist of events, the ranking of the top 25 law schools has recently leaked, leading to some interesting debates and considerations among the legal professionals and educators. The question at the forefront of these discussions: Is Duke a better law school than Harvard? Beyond the sphere of law school rankings, the legal…
A Washington federal judge has ordered a Seattle strip club to pay $95,000 in damages to a group of professional models. This decision came after the club was found to have used the models’ photos without obtaining their explicit permission—deemed by the judge as “amateur piracy”. In addition, the strip club did not defend itself…
Amidst the cacophony of voices calling for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s retirement, the White House has chosen to step back from the fray. On Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre made clear that any decision regarding Justice Sotomayor’s retirement is a personal choice for the Justice to make. The calls for the 69-year-old…
An Arizona-based online publication has made a plea to a federal judge in Florida, asking for a defamation lawsuit lodged against them by an online retail magnate to be dismissed. The suit was ignited by a potentially defamatory headline regarding the mogul’s rumored involvement in a murder-for-hire scenario. However, the publication’s defense asserts that the…
In a recent shift within the legal job market, numerous legal professionals, particularly from the Department of Justice (DOJ), are seeking employment within private firms. As per a statement from Dan Binstock, a partner at the search firm Garrison headquartered in D.C., law firms are reportedly “receiving five to six resumes a day from DOJ…
A recent petition is sparking discussions within the American Bar Association (ABA) over language used to label professionals in the legal industry. The petition, started by Olga Mack, a fellow at the Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, and Damien Riehl, vice president and solutions champion at legal tech platform vLex, has highlighted the use of…
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) attorneys have defended their actions in a high-profile lawsuit involving space transport provider SpaceX before the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The suit, originally intended to be adjudicated in a California federal court, made headlines when the Fifth Circuit suggested that the NLRB made “incorrect” representations regarding…
The establishment of the United States’ Space Force in 2019 certainly turned heads, sparking vibrant conversations not just about state defense agendas but the names of military branches in general. Following a period of lethargy, America’s space program underwent a resurgence, with private corporations like SpaceX taking the lead in exploring the final frontier. It…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday the death of seven humanitarian aid workers from Israeli strikes on the Gaza strip. These workers were affiliated with the World Central Kitchen, a non-profit non-governmental organization that provides meals after natural disasters. In a follow-up press release, Netanyahu elucidated, “Unfortunately, in the past day there was…
It’s a common belief that as a lawyer’s skillset advances, so too will their career. While mastery in legal expertise plays a significant part in hiring and promotion decisions, another element may carry more weight over time: business development. According to Above the Law, the quantity of work a lawyer generates throughout their tenure could…
In the constantly fluctuating world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), Biglaw firms have been noting a robust upswing in activity. Data from Bloomberg confirms a significant 37% increase in the M&A market in 2024 alone. This notable growth has fostered an intense environment of deal-making for the world’s leading law firms. One particular firm stands…
In response to perceived ideological bias influencing jurisprudence, more than 20 organizations have approached Sen. Dick Durbin, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, with a request to mitigate the practice of ‘judge shopping’. This term refers to the tactic of filing lawsuits in certain jurisdictions, with the express purpose of landing before a more sympathetic…