The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently announced a voluntary delay in the implementation of climate disclosure regulations. This development comes as the SEC is embroiled in an Eighth Circuit challenge aimed at negating these rules. This decision, taken by the SEC, is indicative of the regulator’s hope that the voluntary stay will…
A Black Muslim lecturer from Stanford University alleges that his contract was not renewed by the institution following his classroom discussion on the war between Israel and Hamas. Alongside this topic, he had engaged his students in an exercise simulating profiling and policing. Intriguingly, these events took place despite him being exonerated of misconduct. Considering…
The rising toll of civilian casualties from landmines in Myanmar has drawn international attention and concern. As of 2023, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) reported 1,052 such casualties, with children making up more than 20 percent of this distressingly high number. Landmines, an indiscriminate and dangerous weapon, have afflicted civilians across nearly…
The Georgia judge overseeing the 2020 state election interference case against former president Donald Trump upheld the criminal indictment underlying the case on Thursday. Trump’s legal team had argued that his actions during the certification of the 2020 presidential election were protected under the U.S Constitution’s First Amendment. Despite these claims, Judge Scott McAfee rejected…
Charter Communications Inc. is presently contesting the attempts of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) to convince a Texas federal court to open sealed filings in a patent dispute against Charter related to data transmission. This issue emerged from a settlement reached in late 2023. The EFF, a prominent digital rights non-profit, has been focusing its…
DLA Piper, one of the world’s leading global law firms, continues to expand its presence in Germany with the opening of a new office in Düsseldorf. The highly-anticipated addition marks the firm’s fifth office in Germany, testament to its growing commitment to the region. The decision to further penetrate the German market is a strategic…
On Tuesday, luxury fashion brand Coach Inc. launched a legal case against global apparel giant The Gap Inc. for purported trademark infringement. The case, filed in a California federal court, accuses Gap of illegitimate advertising and sale of a collection of Old Navy T-shirts bearing the term “Coach.” Coach Inc. regards this as an attempt…
In a recent legal development, Hytera Communications continues to face a daily $1 million fine and other sanctions for defying an anti-suit injunction imposed by an Illinois federal judge. The penalty was sustained as the court ordered Hytera to file a fourth, more ‘meaningful’ request in China in order to suspend a lawsuit the company…
The Ninth Circuit on Thursday disregarded an attempt to invigorate allegations made by a shortseller against Tesla Inc. CEO, Elon Musk. The claimant had accused Musk of leveraging social networks to synthetically drive up Tesla’s share prices. Despite the plaintiff’s assertions, the Ninth Circuit ruled that the litigant wasn’t unjustly influenced by a district judge’s…
Two years after being charged with 20 counts of manufacturing child pornography and possession of child sexual abuse material, Robert McKinley, a former partner at the now-defunct Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis law firm, is facing an invasion-of-privacy lawsuit. McKinley, who was also the former intellectual property practice leader at Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg, is…
In a recent legal encounter, 7th Circuit Judge David Hamilton has publicly chastised Smith & Wesson’s lawyers for their language in addressing a high-profile mass shooting incident. During a July 4, 2022 parade, seven individuals were tragically killed, while another 48 were wounded. In their brief, the gun manufacturer’s legal team referred to these victims…
The Federal Circuit has called on New York Attorney General Letitia James to provide input on a patent dispute over a multiple sclerosis (MS) drug. The appeal to James arises out of a challenge undertaken by Acorda Therapeutics. The company’s opposition to an existing arbitral award appears to raise questions regarding the constitutionality of New…
A recent series of court orders in Delaware has seen the major manufacturing corporation, Caterpillar Inc., reprimanded by a federal judge, with the majority of the deliberations favoring allegations made by a now extinct construction equipment supplier. These claims propose that Caterpillar Inc. coerced an online auctioneer into breaching a significant contract with a potential…
In the recent Match Group decision, the Delaware Supreme Court clarified the standards for controller-involved transactions. More specifically, the court asserted that ‘entire fairness’ should be the key standard of review in any such transactions, with one notable exception: when an independent committee and a shareholder vote both sign off on the deal, a business…
Corporations could find themselves in the throes of a dangerous cycle; excessive workloads drive away in-house counsel, and as more people leave, the work builds up, exacerbating the already excessive workload and driving more people away. This cycle, if allowed to spin unchecked, could escalate quickly, warns a report from Axiom and Wakefield Research. Legal…
The first quarter of this year witnessed a notable surge in the global Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) sphere. Remarkably, the overall value of worldwide M&A deals announced in the quarter increased by a significant 38% in comparison to the same period from the previous year, indicating a robust upswing in economic activity amid shifting business…
Athletes pursuing a legal case against the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) over restrictions on the use of their names, images and likenesses (NIL), are now seeking a summary judgment. The athletes argue that these restrictions stifle competition without providing any legitimate justification. Notably, the athletes’ legal team points out that the NCAA’s own actions…
In an interesting turn of events, a Texas federal judge has recently stayed all deadlines in a suit filed by Fall Line Patents LLC. The company had previously accused popular brands – Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc., Sonic Franchising LLC and Dunkin Brands Inc. – of infringing its mystery shopper patent via their respective mobile applications….
In the drumbeat of legal news, the criticism leveled by Ty Cobb at Judge Cannon and the sentencing of a paralegal for embezzlement are stories of recent interest. Cobb, a former BigLaw partner, delivered a withering critique of Judge Cannon in an unfiltered interview, sparking dialogue among professionals in the legal sphere. The specific concerns…
In response to criticisms regarding the composition of their proposed leadership team for the Ozempic lawsuits, plaintiffs’ lawyers have now adjusted their team and added two more attorneys. The move comes following allegations of excluding certain attorneys from the original proposal. In a bid to maintain a cohesive and streamlined approach towards the litigation process…
Members of the iconic ’70s rock band KISS have announced the sale of their intellectual property to a private equity firm owned by the guitarist of another legendary band, ABBA. This move comes less than a year following their last performance. The new owners have already declared a host of ambitious initiatives surrounding the band’s…
Changes are on the horizon for law firms worldwide. According to Katrina Kostic Samen, leader of Savills Workplace Studio, the established concept of the office is poised for an imminent return. Savvy firms, arguably, should start contemplating what their future workspaces might look like. Positioned at the intersection of traditionalism and innovation, the offices of…
A Brooklyn federal judge recently scheduled the trial of China’s Huawei Technologies and its affiliates for 2026. This decision comes amid allegations that Huawei has engaged in deceptive practices with banks and the U.S. government regarding its business operations in sanctioned countries. Prosecutors have claimed that Huawei has systematically deceived these organizations for years, while…
A pressing dialogue among legal professionals and lawmakers casts new light on residency requirements for Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs). Many voices, including members from the statewide district attorney group, call for lawmakers to lift these requirements, treating them as outdated and obstructive barriers in the modern context. Although more than twenty bills have been implemented…
In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court underscored the importance of the independence of committees in handling transactions. The case involved popular online dating company, Match Group. The court’s decision is expected to reaffirm existing legal understandings. The court elucidated that ‘entire fairness’ must always be the guiding standard of review in transactions that…