Chicago-based law firm Mayer Brown LLP is planning to separate its Hong Kong office, due to escalating geopolitical tensions between China and the United States. This information comes from individuals who are familiar with the situation but wished to remain anonymous. Under the planned arrangement, Mayer Brown’s Hong Kong office will operate as an independent…
Recent developments in the State Bar Court of California have led to Donald Trump’s former attorney, John Eastman, facing a new challenge in his legal career. A judge has dismissed Eastman’s request to delay his placement on inactive enrollment as he appeals the recommendation for his disbarment. The circumstances arose after Eastman was unable to…
White & Case, one of the world’s leading global law firms, is adding yet another notable name to its roster with one of the most recent hires – Eriko Sakata, the former head of Linklaters Asia Funds, in Tokyo. With over two decades of work experience under her belt, residing at Linklaters, the experience Eriko…
A significant growth in class actions over the last ten years has been reported, with two legal firms based in New Jersey and New York leading in the number of suits filed during the past three years. This is according to recent findings from a Lex Machina report that undertook a comprehensive review in the…
In a recent ruling, a California federal judge has required grocery chain Trader Joe’s to pay attorney fees amounting to $112,622 to a union representing its employees. The order followed a lawsuit in which it was alleged that the union’s logo violated Trader Joe’s name and trademark rights. Trader Joe’s has unsuccessfully argued that the…
U.S. District Judge Alan Albright of the Western District of Texas opted not to transfer a patent infringing lawsuit against Apple Inc. to California. The case, which centers around allegations of patent infringement on vibration technology, was noted for drawing strong comments from the Judge, who labelled some of Apple’s arguments in the case, as…
Participants and attendees of the premier ILTA EVOLVE conference examined diverse issues such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its repercussions on insurance, client technology confusion, among others. Attracting the attention of 333 professionals, the conference presented a notable platform to debate these prevailing topics in the legal technology realm. To fully understand the possible…
On Wednesday, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) unveiled an initiative aimed at fostering innovation among younger people and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. This drive by the USPTO expects active participation from companies, governments, and educational institutions, with a mutual aim of diversifying their ranks and widening their scope of innovation. This strategy by…
Members of the New York State Senate Judiciary Committee are calling for action in the case of Justice Mark Grisanti, a Buffalo judge accused of engaging in several acts of unethical behavior. This request comes after an ethics panel decided against removing Grisanti, despite his involvement in a range of misconducts including physical altercations with…
The Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit recently passed a decision that has sparked considerable discussion among the legal fraternity. A federal judge in California was found to have engaged in judicial misconduct for ordering a handcuffed 13-year-old girl in his courtroom. The judge’s behavior has been strongly reprimanded and it has been ordered that…
The landscape of patent litigation damages is under transformation, according to a recent study by a New York-based accounting firm that specialises in providing damage experts for intellectual property cases. The study points out a decrease in the median damages awards in patent cases over the last 15 years. This significant shift mirrors the constantly…
A recent study by a prominent New York accounting firm, recognized for providing expert assessments for damages in intellectual property disputes, reveals a significant drop in the median award amount for patent cases over the past 15 years. Although patent disputes have remained high-profile affairs, this revelation might affect how corporations and law firms approach…
In light of the successful completion of the unprecedented top-tier transatlantic merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, several critical questions stand at the precipice. Reservations persist among industry players, casting interrogative shadows on the portrayals of corporate harmony. The question remains – can the Allen & Overy management effectively commandeer the large…
Donald Trump’s former attorney, John Eastman, has faced a further setback as his attempt to temporarily lift his law license suspension was denied in California. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday, emphasizing that Eastman did not demonstrate he is no longer a threat to the public. The judge of the State Bar Court, Yvette Roland,…
In recent development, Zurn, the Vice Chancellor, declined to accelerate the process concerning a motion that could potentially lift restrictions on shares of the Trump Media & Technology Group Corporation. The Vice Chancellor’s resolution ensures a thorough and careful consideration of any implications that might impact the company’s shareholders and market presence. This approach further…
Blank Rome, the Philadelphia-based law firm, marked its debut in Boston this past Wednesday after recruiting a major share of corporate lawyers, along with the entire team of cannabis practitioners from Burns & Levinson of Boston. The transition group from Burns & Levinson consists of several seasoned leaders in the fields of business, finance, and…
The Georgia Court of Appeals will soon be tackling the question of what constitutes a genuine settlement offer. This is an issue regularly encountered by defense attorneys, as indicated by the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association’s amicus brief in the matter. The key dispute here is whether defense counsel failed to accept a settlement offer or…
In an intriguing development in the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), a New York federal judge has determined that the Los Angeles-based artist known for creating the “MetaBirkins” NFT can give permission to a Swedish museum to display his artwork. This decision comes in spite of a current injunction that explicitly precludes him from promoting…
A Philadelphia judge has recently dismissed a challenge to a significant $977 million verdict concerning defective seatbelts and added an additional $33.4 million in delay damages. This case has been an important highlight in consumer safety law, particularly focusing on automotive industry practices, and could potentially set important precedents for the future. Mitsubishi Motors, the…
Pharmaceutical giant Boehringer Ingelheim has recently faced allegations of wrongfully submitting patents to the Orange Book, the FDA’s list of approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. It is alleged that the company has been leveraging expired patents to maintain market monopoly. Spokesperson for the company, Jason Ginenthal, has rebutted these allegations. In a recent…
The Delaware Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, has again sided with shareholders in a dispute over pre-vote disclosures, marking the latest development in an ongoing saga concerning the due process corporations are required to adhere to during a controller-involved transaction. In the landscape of corporate law, this decision signals a continued trend toward greater…
Noteworthy legal victory as the prestigious law firm Clement & Murphy secured a $1.6 billion reversal for IBM in the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court. A consequential clarification was made during the ruling, that under certain circumstances, IBM can “discontinue” but not “displace” a BMC customer license. The pivotal decision confirms the terms of the agreement…
A recent survey conducted by Wells Fargo indicated that the first quarter of the year yielded substantial revenue growth in law firms, particularly among the top-tier firms. The report showed more than double the growth size compared to the same period last year. According to the findings from Wells Fargo’s Legal Specialty Group, there was…
Recent developments reveal that Republican policymakers have called for greater clarity in the bank merger review process executed by U.S federal banking agencies. The call, voiced during a House oversight hearing, criticized the current system for inducing ambiguity and uncertainty for involved institutions. Details are reported in the National Law Journal. Leading the charge was…
In a recent hearing held on Wednesday, Georgia’s Court of Appeals showed a seemingly reluctant disposition to overturn a trial court’s decision. The original order allowed a venue-anchoring defendant involved in a case to be dismissed after settling, despite the plaintiff still having claims against other involved parties. Presiding Judge Stephen Dillard stressed his aversion…