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Motley Rice Allocated Biggest Share Of $2B Opioid Fees A panel directed with allocating $2.13 billion in attorney fees stemming from opioid settlements has recommended awarding the largest shares to Motley Rice LLC, Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC, and Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, as reported in a filing on Friday in an Ohio federal court. The report,…
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has reassigned the litigation involving Ozempic and similar drugs following the sudden death of U.S. District Judge Gene E.K. Pratter. Judge Pratter had been overseeing the multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. For more detailed information, the original report is available on Law360.
A trio of Los Angeles-based speech pathologists have initiated a malpractice lawsuit against their former legal counsel, BakerHostetler, in California state court. The plaintiffs allege that the firm and an Ohio-based partner exhibited negligence in their advisory role during a critical business deal. This purported negligence is claimed to have led to the loss of…
A Texas federal jury concluded that arts and crafts retailer Michaels Stores Inc. did not infringe on the trademarks of a paint-by-number company to create a competing product. This decision relieved Michaels from allegations of trademark infringement that had been brought against the company. For more detailed information on the case, you can read the…
New York boutique firm Susman Godfrey LLP has successfully convinced a federal judge in Washington, D.C., to release the firm from representing patent litigation business Arigna Technology Ltd. This decision follows a significant breakdown in the firm’s contractual arrangement with Arigna’s litigation funder. This development comes amid ongoing concerns and complexities around litigation funding in…
The D.C. Circuit has overturned a prior lower court ruling that had dismissed two industry groups’ challenge to a regulation categorizing medical device diagnostic procedures and repairs as fair use exemptions under U.S. copyright law. This decision represents a significant judicial development in the interpretation of copyright law’s fair use provisions as they pertain to…
A trustee for creditors of ATIF Inc. addressed the Eleventh Circuit on Friday, contending that a trial judge made an error in excluding an expert’s $80 million valuation of the bankrupt title insurance underwriter’s 2015 asset transfer to Old Republic National Title Insurance Co. The trustee’s argument centers around the legitimacy and significance of the…
In a recent ruling, the US Supreme Court decided that when Native American tribes administer healthcare through their own programs, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Indian Health Service (IHS) must cover associated operational costs. This case was brought forth by the San Carlos Apache Tribe and the Northern Arapaho Tribe, both of which…
A Washington state appellate panel has sharply criticized Philip Morris USA Inc. and other tobacco companies for their attempts to reduce the payments owed to the state under the terms of the 1998 master settlement agreement. During Friday’s proceedings, one judge directly questioned a Big Tobacco attorney, asking why they were in court attempting to…
A Texas company specializing in parking enforcement technology has initiated legal action against a Colorado competitor, alleging patent infringement. The lawsuit, filed in Colorado federal court, claims that the rival company has violated three patents. These patents pertain to the use of cameras to monitor vehicles in and out of parking areas, automated fee systems,…
The Eighth Circuit ruled Friday that last year’s U.S. Supreme Court’s Warhol decision has significant implications for fair use defenses, as seen in a recent case involving a former Republican congressman. The congressman’s failed reelection campaign faced a copyright lawsuit from the mother of the widely memed “Success Kid,” ending in a significant ruling against…
Pedicure Chair Co. Settles Patent Suits Pedicure Chair Co., a company specializing in the sale of pedicure chairs, has reached settlements in litigation with both a North Carolina nail salon and a Texas spa furniture retailer. The company accused these parties of using and selling chairs that allegedly infringed on its patent rights. The details…
Tesla has urged Delaware’s Chancery Court to reject a $5.6 billion stock-based fee request made by counsel representing investors who successfully blocked Elon Musk’s record pay package at the company. Arguing that the fee demand is “unprecedented” and excessively high, Tesla noted that the requested amount is 17 times larger than any previous fee award…
When the U.S. Supreme Court decided a year ago that the maker of a squeaky dog toy resembling a Jack Daniel’s whiskey bottle had no free speech protections against trademark infringement claims, the justices described their holding as “narrow.” However, lawyers and academics are now suggesting that the opinion is having broader implications than initially…
In this week’s How Appealing Weekly Roundup, several significant appellate litigation stories are highlighted, capturing a range of topics that could be pivotal for legal professionals. Howard Bashman’s renowned How Appealing blog, the first dedicated to appellate litigation on the web, collects these crucial updates and more. Ann E. Marimow and Caroline Kitchener of The…
The realm of judiciary ethics is often a delicate balance, and recent insights shed light on notable events among the legal elite. Even Justice Samuel Alito, renowned for his staunch opinions, is not impervious to scrutiny from those within his circles. In an unexpected turn, a former clerk has publicly opposed him over ethical concerns….
Multiple Ranbaxy Inc. entities have overcome a multidistrict litigation (MDL) accusing them of conspiring with Pfizer Inc. to delay the release of a generic alternative to the blood pressure drug Lipitor. A New Jersey federal judge criticized the drug purchasers’ arguments as “speculative,” ultimately leading to a dismissal of the case. For more details on…
Lawyers for a Texas firm shouldn’t have been denied their proceeds from litigation by a federal trial court judge who found they improperly solicited claims against insurers after hurricanes devastated Louisiana, an appeals court said Friday. Attorneys for MMA, formerly known as McClenny Moseley & Associates PLLC, were given a chance to contest their suspensions,…
Three years after an ‘angry mob’ made his life a living hell for shorting GameStop, Andrew Left of Citron Research is once again betting against the beleaguered retail chain. In 2021, investors on the r/wallstreetbets subreddit clashed with Left, sparking the infamous short squeeze that sent GameStop’s stock soaring and put significant pressure on short…
A Los Angeles lawyer has been charged with attempting to hack into the personal emails and phone accounts of a state judge, as part of an ongoing investigation into a scandal involving the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP). According to disciplinary charges filed on Thursday in the California State Bar Court, Michael…
In a pivotal decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has breathed new life into claims against Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl LLC, a prominent law firm, in connection with a Ponzi scheme allegedly tied to a fraudulent solar farm investment. The appellate court’s ruling reinstates allegations that the firm had misrepresented…
In a delightful departure from the usual legal discourse, today we celebrate National Doughnut Day. This day, dedicated to the beloved pastry, provides a moment of levity and indulgence for the legal professionals who often find themselves engrossed in more solemn matters. Best celebrated with a sweet treat in hand, National Doughnut Day serves as…
In a recent disclosure that has caught the attention of many in the legal world, Supreme Court financial records reveal an intriguing detail about the personal lives of the justices. According to a report from Above The Law, one justice received a rather exceptional gift from Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. The pop star gifted four concert tickets…
Sony Gets PTAB To Knock Out Video Chip Patent On Remand In a recent decision following a Federal Circuit remand, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) judges have revised their stance on arguments presented by Sony Corp. The case involves a patent held by a now-defunct Silicon Valley chipmaker, which was eventually used in…