As the EU elections approach, the LGBTIQA+ community’s legal standing remains a focal point for both policymakers and scholars alike. The European Commission’s adoption of the 2020-2025 LGBTIQ Equality Strategy marks a structured approach to tackling discrimination and ensuring greater safety for LGBTIQA+ individuals. This strategy has been seen as a significant step, symbolically and…
Top rulemaking gatekeepers for the federal judiciary on Tuesday culminated seven years of contention between the defense and plaintiffs’ bars by endorsing a key measure designed to enhance multidistrict litigation (MDL). This significant development was followed by an immediate advance into a separate, contentious debate focused on addressing the submission of amicus briefs by so-called…
In a forceful critique delivered on the Senate floor, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell lambasted Seventh Circuit nominee U.S. District Judge Nancy L. Maldonado, branding her tenure as marked by “sheer incompetence.” McConnell specifically pointed to Maldonado’s significant case backlog as a primary indicator of her inefficiency. This criticism comes amid heightened scrutiny of judicial…
NCR Corp. is facing a significant challenge in trying to overturn a $13 million jury verdict for infringing on two payment processing patents. On Tuesday, a Federal Circuit judge emphasized the “tough burden” NCR carries in proving that the jury’s decision was not based on substantial evidence. For more details, read the coverage on Law360.
A federal magistrate judge in Manhattan has recommended that a consortium of textbook publishers be awarded nearly $27.7 million in damages in a copyright and trademark infringement case against multiple defendants who defaulted by not participating in the litigation. The defendants were accused of selling counterfeit textbooks on Amazon, significantly impacting the publishers’ revenues. In…
Federal Circuit judges expressed repeated skepticism on Tuesday regarding the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s split decision that permitted a small hip-hop record label to secure a trademark using the word “cognac.” This ruling has faced significant opposition from the cognac distilling industry, which argued that the term should be exclusively associated with the renowned…
Paramount and Univision are currently facing a $142.5 million copyright lawsuit. The litigation centers on allegations that both companies continued to broadcast masked “Lucha Libre” fights on Pluto TV, more than a year after concluding a licensing deal with a California-based company that markets these videos in the U.S. For more detailed information, you can…
New York’s updated concealed-carry law, known as the Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA), has resurfaced in the Supreme Court, rekindling debates surrounding Second Amendment rights and historical interpretations of gun regulations. This follows a significant shift in the legal landscape after the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v….
Former President Donald Trump has requested that the New York judge presiding over his hush-money case lift the gag order that restricts him from publicly discussing the trial. The gag order, which was imposed by Judge Juan Merchan in March, prohibited Trump from making comments about jurors, prosecutors, and potential witnesses due to concerns about…
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday criticized U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts for what he sees as lackluster efforts to address ethical impropriety among high court members. Schumer expressed concerns about the Chief Justice’s perceived failures to uphold ethical standards within one of the nation’s most significant judicial institutions. For more detailed…
Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC has expanded its footprint in California by opening a new office in Fresno. This strategic move involves the absorption of a location previously operated by Raimondo Miller ALC, bringing along its team of five attorneys. This new office marks Ogletree Deakins’ seventh location in the state, further solidifying…
The recent article on Above the Law highlights a contentious issue at Columbia Law Review, where the Board of Directors allegedly opted for censorship in response to an article by Eghbariah on the Nakba as a legal concept. The article has reportedly ignited significant debate and has led to actions that some perceive as an…
A prominent Biglaw firm has been contracted by Washington State to block the proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons. The merger, which has been under intense scrutiny, is also opposed by the Federal Trade Commission and the state of Colorado. The selection of this legal heavyweight underscores the significant opposition and the complexity…
One of the companies sanctioned for misconduct while successfully challenging a VLSI Technology LLC patent has informed the Federal Circuit that there is no justification to stay VLSI’s appeal. This assertion comes as other litigation unrelated to the appeal continues to progress. The company has emphasized that the existing legal processes should not be impeded…
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has declined to invalidate any claims of a G+ Communications 5G network patent, following a review prompted by Samsung. Samsung had contended that the claims were either obvious or anticipated. This decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal battles surrounding 5G technology patents. For more detailed…
Australia is on the brink of significant privacy law reforms, which are anticipated to align the country’s data protection framework more closely with that of the European Union. One Sydney-based privacy partner commented that these changes “should be giving people nightmares,” highlighting the potential complexity and challenges that may arise. The legal sector is already…
Legal Article Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg is scheduled to hold a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session titled “Preference Litigation Basics” on June 11. This program aims to provide insights into key aspects of preference litigation, an area critical to bankruptcy proceedings. For more details, visit the official announcement.
How I Deal with Stress: A Partner on Handling the Strains of Litigation In the latest Q&A on how senior lawyers handle the pressure of working in law, a partner at litigation boutique Stewarts shares her experiences. Law.com International’s series on coping strategies primarily delves into the transactional side of corporate legal practice. However, Elaina…
Harvard Law consistently ranks as one of the best law schools in America. When Rabea Eghbariah, a human rights lawyer and Harvard Law alum, penned an essay framing the Nakba as not just a historical event but a legal framework that makes sense of the contemporary Palestinian lived experience, it seemed like a perfect fit….
Running a small law firm involves managing a multitude of responsibilities, from resource allocation to maintaining client relationships, all while trying to balance your personal life. According to an article by Above the Law, Erin McBee, an attorney at the Law Office of Erin McBee PLLC, offers insights on how to navigate these challenges effectively….
Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg is scheduled to hold a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course titled “Preference Litigation Basics” on June 11. For legal professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of preference litigation, this session promises to deliver valuable insights and practical knowledge. More information about the event can be found here.
On Tuesday, Attorney General Merrick Garland robustly defended the Department of Justice’s independence in a press briefing, amidst swirling questions regarding the ethical conduct of U.S. Supreme Court justices. Garland unequivocally rejected allegations made by former president Donald Trump, refuting Trump’s assertion that federal prosecutors were the true architects behind his recent conviction. This stance…
Netflix Inc. has presented the Tenth Circuit with a pivotal argument concerning a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. The streaming giant contends that the Supreme Court’s ruling on an Andy Warhol silkscreen of Prince, which found that the work infringed upon the original photograph, bolsters its defense in a lawsuit regarding the use of a…
Andy Stone has joined the law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a government solutions and investigations partner in its Phoenix office, the firm announced Tuesday. Stone transitions to Dorsey after nearly a decade at the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona, where he advanced to the position of chief of the financial…
The risks inherent to operating a legal business in China are now perceived to outweigh the country’s appeal for many American firms. Over the past eighteen months, a significant number have exited the Chinese market, prompted by an increasingly complex and uncertain regulatory environment. However, British law firms have shown a different approach; none have…