In a quiet week for legal news last week, an array of stories, law firms and expert analyses caught the most attention on Law360, providing plenty of food for thought for legal professionals worldwide. As a vital source of legal information, Law360 publishes over 200 daily articles across an exhaustive list of topics. These come…
Recently, a coalition of rights groups led by the Alabama State Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) filed a lawsuit challenging four provisions of Alabama Senate Bill 1, Act No. 2024-33, informally known as “SB 1”. The legislation, which criminalizes aid in absentee ballot submission, has sparked significant controversy…
In a recent twist in the copyright dispute involving Netflix’s acclaimed docuseries “Tiger King”, numerous filmmakers, authors, and law professors have called for the Tenth Circuit to reconsider its decision to breathe new life into a part of the copyright complaint against the streaming giant. These legal and creative professionals assert that the appeals panel…
After prevailing in a $4 billion patent infringement lawsuit centered on two semiconductor patents, Samsung has submitted a motion seeking reimbursement to the tune of $6.7 million for attorneys’ fees incurred during the lawsuit. In the unsealed motion that was made accessible on Friday, Samsung rationalizes its request on the grounds of the patent holder’s…
In a recent turn of events, Guatemala’s fresh administration has opted against retaining Greenberg Traurig as its legal representation in a dispute with a building and engineering firm. This decision comes as the latter seeks to enforce an arbitral award of $31 million. This new development was revealed in a filing within a D.C. federal…
Earlier this year, artificial intelligence research lab OpenAI revealed a new AI system known as Sora, capable of generating up to a minute’s worth of video content from short prompts. Interestingly, shortly after this announcement, Italy’s data protection authority, the Garante, launched an investigation into the tool, marking the first occurrence of such scrutiny. Legal…
Hope Hicks, who served as a close adviser to former United States President Donald Trump during his presidential campaign, testified in the Manhattan trial concerning payments intended to silence news of Trump’s alleged extramarital affairs. This news has drawn attention back to the controversial events of the 2016 election, and in particular, the fallout from…
A California state appeals court has recently issued its judgement in favor of sanctions against The Vanderpool Law Firm. The firm was found embroiled in a dispute with Masimo Corp. The issue central to the proceedings was the misconduct displayed by The Vanderpool Law Firm during the discovery phase. In addition, the court placed emphasis…
Harvey Weinstein, the former media mogul, has been denied an early resolution in his ongoing $1 million fee dispute with criminal defense attorney Jose Baez by a New York state judge. The judge noted dismissively that Weinstein had put forth nothing more than a “self-serving affidavit” and a “haphazard printout” to substantiate his claims. Justice…
Artificial intelligence developers Nvidia and Databricks find themselves in the crosshairs in yet another round of class action litigation. Commenced under the aegis of a federal court in California, the newest litigants include a variety of authors, among them Susan Orlean, a longtime contributor to the New Yorker, and Jason Reynolds, a popular writer within…
In a recent legal turn of events, Autel has successfully contested a $6.6 million jury verdict, asserting they do not infringe a patent held by Orange Electronic Co. Ltd. The patent in question regards tire pressure monitoring technology. Autel, an automotive diagnostic and service tool solution provider, achieved this recent victory through a post-trial motion…
Eolas, a patent licensing body led by a former computer lab director at the University of California, San Francisco, has recently appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court concerning issues of patent eligibility. This appeal is among a series of similar actions carried out by various organizations voicing their concerns over patent eligibility rules and regulations….
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has been granted permission by the Federal Circuit to reconsider a resolution by the trademark tribunal, aligning it with more recent precedent. This procedural step, controversially referred to as a “rudderless remand”, has been criticized by legal representatives for the creator of the NordicTrack treadmill brand. Further details of…
In a significant development, the Federal Circuit has supported the decision of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that invalidated a number of patent claims by Ioengine LLC. These patents, focused on card reader technology, had been contested by Ingenico Inc. Details of the patent dispute and the ruling of the Federal Circuit can…
Generative AI tools have shown significant promise in aiding self-represented litigants in their court cases, demonstrating the potential for these technologies to revolutionize how legal aid is given. During a routine legal clinic at Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco, attorneys have utilized these tools to dramatically streamline the legal aid process, providing quick, creative…
Sullivan & Cromwell, a renowned Wall Street law firm, has announced the formation of a new national security practice in response to increasing client needs relating to sanctions and anti-money laundering. This recent development comes amidst heightened governmental enforcement activity. The newly established practice will commence operations spearheaded by five co-heads, as well as approximately…
In what can be considered an interesting order of events, one of the most high-profile law firms, Jackson Walker LLP, stands to receive $3.8 million in attorney fees generated from their defense win against Citizens Inc., a life insurance company. The dispute traces its origins to November 2018, when Citizens Inc. filed a lawsuit against…
As protests surge across campuses nationwide, major law firms’ higher education practices have reportedly received an increased number of inquiries from their university clients and others seeking legal counsel. In contrast to the uptick in inquiries experienced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, law firm partners now note a newly intensified sense of urgency from…
The wave of U.S. law firm shutdowns in mainland China is gaining momentum, as prominent firms like Sidley and Weil are reported to be closing their Shanghai outlets. The series of closures are due to a combination of factors, including concerns about data security and a prolonged downturn in the region’s market. The Law.com report…
In a recent article titled “The Best Reply of The Year — See Also”, published on Above the Law, several intriguing legal events and developments have been discussed. One such event is how the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) received quite a rebuttal. Although specifics of the argument weren’t shared, it’s clear there was a…
The legal world is sure to take notice as Biglaw industries are expected to have a flourishing 2024, according to a new report from Wells Fargo’s legal specialty group. This forecasted surge is pinned to a significant rise in Biglaw revenue in Q1 2024, compared to the equivalent period in 2023. Above the Law discloses…
An Arizona Federal judge has agreed to dismiss a complaint filed by Nikola Corp. against its former CEO, Trevor Milton, and several others, who were accused of staging an illegal takeover of the board by promoting unqualified candidates. The lawsuit was dropped after the defendants withdrew their board nominees, resulting in an amicable resolution of…
In a recent development, Amneal, a generic opioid manufacturer based in New Jersey, has reached a $270 million national settlement. The agreement is a important measure addressing the company’s role in contributing to the crisis of opioid addictions and overdoses, as announced through separate statements by authorities in Californian and New York. Amneal is now…
Legal and data privacy professionals are turning their gaze upon OpenAI’s video generator tool, Sora, as the Italian Data Protection Authority, the Garante, conducts an investigation into its operations. The outcome of this investigation could have implications for generative AI companies that rely on legitimate interest exemptions for data processing under the General Data Protection…
Amid the tumultuous future of noncompete agreements, DraftKings Inc. has obtained a preliminary injunction against a former senior employee over accusations of contract violation. As argued before the Massachusetts District Court, DraftKings alleges that its former Senior Vice President, Michael Hermalyn, left the company to join competitor Fanatics Inc., serving in a comparable capacity which…