On April 11, Sandoz Inc., a key player in the pharmaceutical industry, filed a lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The case was presented in a federal court located in Washington, D.C. Sandoz’s complaint rests on the allegation that CMS dismissed an objection raised by the company concerning the classification of…
The D.C. Circuit is currently reviewing a case centered on allegations brought forth by a Jewish group claiming that Russia is unlawfully withholding their sacred religious texts. This case has been a consistent presence on the lower court’s docket for the past twenty years, with Thursday marking the day the appeal was heard. This key…
In an unfolding scenario amongst United States’ legal system, a Virginia-based Federal Judge has issued an instruction to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This directive mandates the organization to hand over a previously constructed list, depicting the number of proceedings that had occurred under the Patent Trial and Appeal Board in the presence of…
A class of data-breach victims has lodged a request with a California federal judge to approve an $8 million settlement from Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. The lawsuit arose from a data breach incident in March 2023, during which Social Security numbers and other sensitive details of more than 638,000 individuals were ostensibly exposed. This…
In an ongoing U.S. Supreme Court ethics probe, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, served a subpoena on Leonard Leo. As an influential conservative and longtime Federalist Society executive, Leo’s contribution to the investigation is considered significant. However, Leo has rejected the subpoena, refusing to comply, marking a potentially challenging headway…
In a decision last Thursday, the Federal Circuit made a ruling that effectively thwarts Alvogen’s plans to release a generic variant of Bausch Health’s successful diarrhea and brain disease medication, Xifaxan, until 2029. Alvogen’s attempt to initiate an earlier launch was dismissed despite the company having been acquitted of some patent infringements. Xifaxan, a major…
The annual Survey on Mental Health in the Legal Industry is still open, calling upon the valuable insights of all professionals in the legal sphere to contribute. The survey covers a wide range of professionals including those working in law firms, legal departments and in settings beyond these traditional environments. The importance of their input…
A recent lawsuit filed by two Jewish attorneys claims that a public defenders union, their employer, and the city of New York have violated their First Amendment Rights. The claim emerged amidst revelations that the union had allegedly forced the Plaintiffs to continue payment of dues, despite their opposition to the union’s pro-Palestine stance. The…
In a notable turn of events, both tech behemoths Samsung and Apple recently secured approvals for multiple rulings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). It was confirmed by the Federal Circuit on Thursday. It revolved around a case against a Texas-based entity that claimed to have invented an ingenious methodology of employing magnets…
As the conversation around public protests intensifies globally, one area of legal debate stands out: the right to protest in someone else’s house. The rights of protesters versus trespassing laws are complex issues, not always easily reconciled. An article from Above the Law dives into this thorny topic. The article also challenges a recently emerging…
In an intriguing turn of events, a Nebraska federal judge deemed a series of software hardware patents as too abstract to qualify as valid. The patents belonged to agricultural software developer AGI Suretrack. This ruling uncovers increasing scrutiny over the abstraction criteria in software patents, as this legal stance could have significant implications for patent…
In an intriguing turn of events, parties involved in a lawsuit challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) credit card late fee rule have differing views on whether a federal appeals judge should recuse himself from the case due to owning stock in Citigroup, one of the major card issuers affected by the case. On…
John Eastman, a former attorney to Donald Trump, is encountering substantial opposition from the California State Bar in his bid to stay practising law while he appeals a court ruling recommending his disbarment. This development follows a disbarment recommendation made against Eastman in March. The State Bar of California, in a motion filed recently, argued…
In recent legal developments, two instances caught the attention of law professionals across the globe. One of the instances was in a court where the conditions for release were explicitly proclaimed by the judge. This incident brings into question the discretion and authority held by judges in formulating such conditions. Getting a detailed understanding of…
High-tech law firms are seemingly more satisfying work environments than their lower-tech counterparts, based on new research from Intapp’s 2024 Technology Perceptions Report. The satisfaction gap was evident, according to the recent study published by Intapp. Specifically, it reported a significant difference between the satisfaction levels of attorneys practicing at high-tech firms and those at…
Anti-government protests in Argentina turned violent when the police clashed with protesters exacerbated by President Javier Milei’s austerity measures. The confrontation, which had been escalating for a while, reached a critical point on Wednesday, with police using force to disband protesters blocking a crucial thoroughfare in the capital. Further reports indicate that Milei, who had…
The discussion around the appropriate reference to legal industry professionals lacking a traditional law degree is generating fresh interest. This debate is not just a matter of semantics, but rather underscores broader worries over what some perceive as a “caste system” within the realm of Big Law. According to an article on FeedBlitz, there is…
In a significant turn of events, the US Justice Department’s extensive antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc. has been reassigned to a new federal judge. This development follows the recusal of Judge Michael Farbiarz. The given reason for Farbiarz’s recusal was a rule preventing federal judges from presiding over cases where their impartiality might reasonably be…
An Arizona-based federal judge has engaged U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland by certifying a constitutional question raised by VIP Products LLC. The enquiry seeks to determine if the First Amendment authenticates a provision of the Lanham Act, which supports injunctive relief in scenarios involving trademark dilution by tarnishment. The query arises amidst an ongoing trademark…
In a recent ruling on false advertising and unfair business practices, a North Carolina federal judge temporarily froze the assets of a Chinese pool products manufacturer and its American subsidiary. The court’s action follows a multimillion-dollar verdict against the companies. The presiding judge expressed concern over potential attempts by the companies to relocate assets in…
Illinois lawmakers are making moves to limit penalties under the state’s biometric privacy law, a significant development for businesses that have faced considerable settlements due to private lawsuits. Bloomberg Law reports that companies failing to secure written permission before collecting biometric information such as fingerprints and facial scans from Illinois residents could see a reduction…
The legal landscape is witnessing a rapid increase in litigation against medical device manufacturer CooperSurgical. According to recent data from ALM’s Law.com Radar, the first quarter of this year saw an excess of 100 cases filed against the company in various state and federal courts. These figures point to a significant surge in legal actions…
Donald Trump’s attorneys have once again failed in their latest attempt to delay a case scheduled to commence in a Manhattan courthouse next week. This marks the third emergency petition to forestall the trial, which centers on accusations of false business record creation to camouflage his 2016 monetary settlement to Stormy Daniels. Initially, Trump’s legal…
In one of her recent articles, Olga V. Mack, a Fellow at CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, and a Generative AI Editor at law.MIT, warmly extended her greetings for the National Pet Day on April 11. Known for championing legal innovation and dedicating her professional life to forward-thinking legal practices, Mack’s career is…
The Arizona House of Representatives erupted into chants of “shame” after Republican members voted to adjourn, avoiding discussing a bill that would repeal the state’s 1864 abortion ban. Earlier this week, the state’s Supreme Court ruled that the Civil War-era law could be enforced, instigating a controversial debate in Arizona. Despite urgent calls for legislative…