A recent legal case involving Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a digital rights nonprofit, reached a conclusion as a Texas federal judge ruled against EFF’s attempt to unseal filings related to a patent lawsuit involving a chipmaker and Charter Communications Inc. The judge declared that EFF’s intervention in the case was too late. The case originally…
A subsidiary of a company that manufactures fuselages for Boeing’s 737 jets has filed a lawsuit against the Texas Attorney General (AG), seeking to halt an investigation into perceived manufacturing defects that have recently led to mid-air emergencies. The lawsuit argues against the investigation on constitutional grounds, maintaining that it infringes on the company’s right…
Big Ass Fans emerged victorious in a four-year legal dispute with MacroAir Technologies Inc., with a California federal jury ruling in favor of the former. The case revolved around patent infringements and false advertising. As reported, the jury dictated that MacroAir pays approximately $665,000 in patent damages. The total amount owed by MacroAir includes an…
A recent high-stakes legal battle involving at-home lab test manufacturer Everly Health and pharmacy giant Walgreens raises critical questions about fair usage of digital health platforms and the ethics of commercial competition amid a global pandemic. At the heart of the dispute is a near $1 billion arbitration award granted to Everly Health by a…
In a recent development, the Federal Circuit has reanimated a previously dismissed lawsuit connected to Amazon’s patent evaluation program. The ruling decreed that a company alleging patent infringement must face a declaratory judgment suit in the accused infringer’s home state. This overrules a previous assertion that such a decision would drastically increase the number of…
In a recently adjudicated case, class members objecting to a $5.6 billion settlement with Visa and Mastercard have been denied nearly $1 million in attorney fees. The ruling, delivered by a New York federal judge, articulated that the initial objectors failed to demonstrate that their objections to the original 2013 settlement significantly benefited the class….
In an apparent setback for Huawei, a Northern District of Texas judge recently dismissed the tech giant’s motion alleging that two VoIP-Pal.com patents, related to initiating mobile phone calls, were invalid. Huawei’s contention, based on the Alice standard, was that these patents only claimed abstract ideas. Delving further into the details, this Law360 report reveals…
The United States Department of Justice has recently opposed biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences’ attempt to alter a previous judgment from a Delaware federal court. This prior judgment determined that two of the firm’s medications used in its HIV prevention regimen, directly infringed on patents held by the government that have been subsequently invalidated. The Department…
In a recent development, an unnamed pharmaceutical company has pushed forward in its efforts to halt a former director from soliciting customers towards a competitor. The company alleges that the former employee, by failing to adhere to contractual terms and using trade secrets illicitly following his termination, is manipulating the situation to his and the…
In a significant legal move, the Federal Circuit has affirmed invalidation of three networking patents previously ruled to be infringed by NetScout. The affirmation by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board eliminates a previously levied $3.3 million judgement against the company. The Federal Circuit’s argument that the judgement is void centers around the realization that…
The US government announced a wide-ranging expansion of its sanctions regime against entities within the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Hong Kong on Wednesday. The move follows numerous warnings from high-ranking US officials such as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who have continually warned China against supplying dual-use items—materials…
The Federal Circuit has affirmed a decision initially handed down by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, effectively dismissing all claims related to a roofing patent held by Kirsch Research and Development LLC. The court ruled in favor of the board’s assessment that the patented roofing design was undeserving of the original patent protection. While…
The prospective federal reclassification of marijuana to Schedule III status, as reported by The American Lawyer, has major law firms looking into expanding their ties with cannabis clients. These clients, till now, have not been afforded the same fiscal advantages and bankruptcy protectors as seen in other sectors. This proposition comes despite the fact that…
The recent separation of Mayer Brown from its Greater China practice stirs more than just a tale of an American law firm’s retreat from China. According to Asia Editor Jessica Seah, this incident presents a broader narrative that underlines the evolving state of globalization, echoing the geopolitical and economic truths of our times. Without disclosing…
A significant verdict has been delivered with respect to the use of the term ‘All Natural’ on consumer product packaging. In a class action lawsuit concerning Kind LLC, a distributor of snack foods, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in favor of the defendant. The ruling upheld…
The recent Post Office inquiry has cast a spotlight on the challenging dynamic between CEOs and their general counsels. The focus of this magnifying glass has disclosed the evidence put forward by former Post Office General Counsel, Susan Crichton. This revelation has raised concerns amongst top General Counsels about whether Crichton’s dilemma points to a…
Carlos Kuri, the previous chief strategy officer and general counsel for the colossal media festival, SXSW, has recently been appointed as the new top legal executive for U.S. Soccer. This strategic move by U.S. Soccer comes at a consequential period for the sport nationwide as it prepares for the upcoming Men’s World Cup in 2026…
Bowman and Brooke, a midsize law firm based in Minneapolis, is extending its reach into Philadelphia, upon the acquisition of two renowned partners from Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, including Dennis Ziemba, the firm’s products liability chair, as well as Jacquelyn Ager. The development is part of Bowman and Brooke’s plan to launch their new…
A recent study, financed by the Association of Corporate Counsel, has found a correlation between the roles of Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Corporate Secretary (CS), within larger corporations, and the likelihood of such corporations facing legal issues. The synergistic combination of the CLO and CS roles appears to effectively reduce the potential for companies…
The rapidly evolving digital landscape has introduced an unexpected contender on the legal battlefield: artificial intelligence (AI). In response, global law firms are redoubling their efforts to recruit AI experts – a group of professionals increasingly in high demand across all industries – to maintain a competitive edge. Not long ago, the key players in…
There exists an uncommon breed of plaintiff; the type who uses their understanding of the law to turn supposed nuisances into impressive profits. This is the case with Omar Khouri, who since 2020, has aggregated over $120,000 in claims against telemarketers who dare to disturb him with unwarranted calls. An unconventional venture, certainly, yet one…
Recently, the Columbia Law Review made a request for their exams to be pass/fail rather than graded, with the reason cited being the presence of law enforcement close to exam rooms. The deployment of a “small blue army” near the testing site was deemed disruptive according to their claim. In other legal news, a request…
There’s been a significant development in the legal sector, as international eDiscovery and data recovery giant, KLDiscovery has navigated its way through impending financial obligations by successfully reaching an agreement with its creditors. This comes just in the nick of time, with a major portion of the company’s debt due in just a few weeks….
In an effort to rebuild its restructuring department in Paris, Paul Hastings has successfully acquired a partner-led team from DLA Piper. This comes as part of a broader strategic move by the firm to solidify and expand its European financial restructuring practice. Over the course of the past year, several respected partners have been onboarded,…
A series of lawsuits are bringing the issue of corporate accountability to the forefront in the Middle East. Two significant cases, based in the U.K. and U.S. respectively, are part of this growing trend where major corporations could potentially have to answer for their actions regarding environmental and financial justices. The first case is being…