For legal professionals keen on the latest buzz in the industry, Law360 recently published an engaging recap. The feature provided a reflection on the most talked-about law firms, intriguing stories, and expert analyses in the past week. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of subscription features aimed at keeping its audience updated with swift-moving legal…
In a significant development, patent litigation company VoIP-Pal.com Inc. has withdrawn its lawsuit against Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. The decision comes just one week after the Chinese telecommunication giant’s legal team was unable to invalidate claims on patents related to the case based on eligibility parameters, before a Texas federal court. The complexities of patent…
In a recent decision by the Federal Circuit, companies that allege patent infringement through Amazon’s patent evaluation program are now required to face a declaratory judgment suit in the home state of the accused infringer. This new stipulation introduces significant risks for patent holders participating in the program. The ruling comes as a potential deterrent…
In a recent ruling, a California federal judge dealt a blow to X Corp. by dismissing its lawsuit against an Israeli firm alleged to have been unlawfully mining and selling user data from X Corp.’s platform. The tech giant accused the not-specified Israel-based operation of wrongfully accessing and distributing its user information. However, the judge…
Walgreens, a prominent player in the retail pharmaceutical sector, is currently in the midst of an effort to overturn an arbitral award close to $1 billion; an effort that has recently gained the backing of a retail industry advocacy group. This substantial award arises from a conflict with a maker of COVID tests. The retail…
In a recent federal court hearing, two pharmaceutical giants – Jazz Pharmaceuticals and another unnamed – challenged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It came into light, that they alleged the FDA for approving a narcolepsy drug that competes directly with Jazz’s own treatment, in spite of the fact that Jazz holds exclusive rights…
Densify and VMware, a Dell spin-off, have agreed to resolve a patent lawsuit following last year’s decision that resulted in VMware facing an $85 million penalty for infringing on patents. This decision pertains to innovative methods of creating virtual environments. The two technology firms informed a Delaware federal judge of their intent to settle the…
John C. Eastman, a lawyer who once represented former US President Donald Trump, has withdrawn his services from a civil suit in Colorado. Eastman’s recusal comes at a pivotal moment, right before the California Supreme Court is slated to deliberate over a suggested disbarment for the attorney. Details about the exact nature of the Colorado…
In an important development, the Federal Circuit recently upheld the ruling of the U.S. International Trade Commission in a case against tech companies CommScope, Hewlett Packard, Netgear and others. The ruling highlights that these companies did not infringe Q3 Networking’s computer gear patents with their import of items such as routers. This ruling can have…
In a recent development, a Delaware federal judge issued a sealed order, negating the dismissal of an antitrust lawsuit filed by drugmakers Sage Chemical Inc. and TruPharma. The suit accuses rival firm Supernus Pharmaceuticals, along with others, of deliberately suppressing generic versions of the Parkinson’s treatment Apokyn. The lawsuit by Sage Chemical and TruPharma stands…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently moved for summary judgement on insider trading claims against a former attorney at tech giant Apple Inc. The SEC argues there is no need to relitigate claims, as the former Apple attorney has already pled guilty to criminal charges associated with a profitable insider trading scheme. The…
In her recent statement, Justice Sonia Sotomayor has expressed that witnessing a woman as a Chief Justice within her lifetime seems unlikely, despite the strides the country has made towards gender equality. Furthermore, she shared concerns about the term limits for Supreme Court justices, mentioning that without any significant changes, things seem ‘static’ at the…
A recent article published by Above The Law, posed an intriguing question based on data gathered by American Lawyer, targeting professionals in the legal field: which Biglaw firms listed under the top 100 in the Am Law 100, are strictly composed of equity partners? For lawyers aspiring to climb the corporate ladder, the structure of…
A noteworthy development in the legal sector came in last Friday when the First Circuit court granted the appeal request of a former DraftKings executive, filed in response to a ruling by a Boston federal judge. The contentious ruling had prohibited the executive from engaging in similar business activities within the U.S on behalf of…
In a mounting legal battle, Johnson & Johnson has initiated action against the authors of an expert report. This report has been used by plaintiffs’ attorneys in litigation contending that Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder is linked to mesothelioma. The lawsuit was filed by a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson and is aimed at Dr….
US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has recently expressed his discontent regarding the criticisms he and his wife have faced in recent years, describing them as “nastiness and lies”. These comments were made at a conference of the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Point Clear, Alabama. Justice Thomas has been a…
In a recent development that may significantly impact digital advertising entities, Federal Circuit judges have highlighted potential issues with a district court’s claim construction related to Impact Engine’s infringement summary judgment loss to tech titan, Google. These judges, however, raised the question of Impact Engine, an ad startup’s failure to object to these stipulations sooner…
Regulations throughout the globe, not just in the U.S., are being implemented with a new kick. New programs and policies are making it even more difficult for firms to avoid enforcement actions. To complicate matters further, corporate attorneys are concerned about a new U.S. Department of Justice pilot program that introduces stronger incentives for whistleblowers…
On May 9, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 (MODPA) into law. The MODPA stands as the 17th comprehensive data privacy law that has been enacted in the U.S, and surprisingly, the fifth just this year. While most state privacy laws have been fashioned as refinements of pre-existing…
In what appears to be a fresh twist in corporate naming rights, the city of Oakland has lodged a defense against San Francisco’s trademark infringement claim. The contention arises from Oakland’s initiative to assimilate “San Francisco Bay” into its airport’s branding – a move San Francisco deems to infringe on its trademark. In its counter-argument,…
The expanding digital creator economy, which saw U.S. funding more than double in the first quarter of this year, presents investors with a range of unique legal challenges that require careful consideration. Attorneys Louis Lehot and Alan Pate at Foley & Lardner, a leading global law firm, have dived into these issues which are shaping…
The emergence and rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) within legal services is creating extraordinary opportunities for legal professionals. Many law firms and legal entities are adopting AI/ML technologies to assist with tasks like research, document analysis, and case prediction, significantly revolutionising branches of the industry. However, the plurality of legal…
Steve Bannon’s latest efforts to avoid a jail term hit a turning point this week as the Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit denied his request to challenge his conviction for contempt of Congress. In 2021, the former White House advisor openly defied a subpoena issued by the House January 6 Select Committee, regarding…
As the digital age continues to evolve, conference call issues are becoming an increasingly prevalent problem within the legal profession. These challenges, aptly named ‘Conference Call Calamities’, are now a common feature of the legal world, leading the industry to seek innovative solutions to overcome them. An article by author and legal expert Olga V….
In an intriguing development for legal professionals, prosecutors appear poised to redefine the concept of market manipulation. This is in light of investigations into Archegos Capital Management’s recent debacle. The gist of the matter ties back to the claims of alleged deceit by the firm’s Chief, with his counterparties. Reports suggest that prosecutors equate deceitful…