A New York federal judge has ordered Martin Shkreli to hand over any copies of the Wu-Tang Clan’s album that he once acquired. The directive emerges from the lingering repercussions of Shkreli’s $7.3 million securities fraud judgment. The decision aligns with the federal government’s earlier efforts to liquidate assets linked to Shkreli in order to…
The University of California, Berkeley and its law school have requested a California federal court to dismiss a lawsuit alleging they allowed antisemitism on campus. According to Law360, UC Berkeley contends that the latest version of the complaint includes claims taken directly from headlines that pertain to incidents still under investigation and being addressed. The…
A recent ruling by a California federal judge has determined that Apple Inc. will face a patent infringement lawsuit regarding its “back tap” feature. The case, brought by technology company Haptic Inc., alleges that Apple’s feature infringes on Haptic’s patent. For more detailed information, you can read the original article on Law360.
Israeli data collector Bright Data Ltd. has filed a motion in a California federal court seeking to disqualify the law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP from representing social media giant X Corp. in an ongoing lawsuit regarding data-scraping practices. Bright Data alleges that Quinn Emanuel has shifted allegiances, pointing out that the firm…
As Edoardo Collevecchio prepared to speak at a conference in Singapore, he realized something was amiss when conversing with a fellow panelist. The supposed executive from a recognizable family office was unable to answer fundamental questions about his firm and did not know the name of an owner. It soon became evident that the individual…
The Federal Circuit has reinstated parts of a Rhode Island jury’s verdict, which found that an Italian company’s blood analyzer computer code was stolen by a U.S. rival. This decision comes as another jury will be tasked with determining any potential damages. This complex case highlights ongoing issues in the competitive landscape of medical technology…
The $80 million breach-of-employment contract suit filed against blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis has been dismissed by Judge Joel M. Cohen of the Commercial Division of the New York Supreme Court. The decision, rendered on June 7, favored Chainalysis, which was represented by counsel from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. Judge Cohen found that plaintiff…
Former U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director David Kappos addressed attorneys on Tuesday, urging them to remain grounded regarding the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of intellectual property. Kappos emphasized that AI should be viewed as a tool, akin to a microscope or nail gun, and not as a source of undue…
U.S. Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin, D-Ill., has announced plans to bring his U.S. Supreme Court ethics reform bill up for a vote on Wednesday. This legislative move has already encountered opposition from Republican lawmakers, who have vowed to block the bill. For further details, you can read the full article on Law360.
Columbia University is endeavoring to introduce new testimony to a Federal Circuit appellate record in a high-stakes legal battle involving nearly $300 million in sanctions tied to a contempt ruling against lawyers from Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP. The case revolves around Quinn Emanuel representing Gen Digital Inc., previously known as NortonLifeLock, in a…
A Delaware Senate bill inspired by Moelis has moved to a full Senate vote, despite significant opposition from a group of law professors. The bill proposes allowing boards to cede some governance rights to substantial stockholders and transferring certain Delaware Court oversight responsibilities to other jurisdictions. This legislative development has sparked considerable debate within legal…
A Sixth Circuit judge expressed skepticism on Tuesday regarding whether restricting a dissenting faction of the Libertarian Party of Michigan’s use of the Libertarian National Committee’s name and logo constitutes a violation of the faction’s speech rights. The judge emphasized that the members of the group retain the ability to express their opinions despite these…
Kirkland & Ellis has successfully defended Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. in the Lipitor multidistrict litigation (MDL). Devora W. Allon, a New York-based partner with the firm, emphasized the role of factual records in the case. Plaintiffs brought in a regulatory expert who argued that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) operates…
In a strategic move that underscores its growth ambitions, ArentFox Schiff LLP has announced the inclusion of 17 attorneys and professionals from Burns & Levinson LLP. This team brings with it a wide range of expertise, from intellectual property matters to business litigation. This expansion follows the firm’s earlier acquisition of a four-partner automotive team…
In a strategic move to strengthen its German operations, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has recruited three prominent bankruptcy partners along with eight other attorneys from Latham & Watkins LLP. The New York-headquartered firm announced the high-profile hires on Tuesday, signaling a robust expansion of its legal team in Germany. This recruitment drive appears to…
Less than two months into her new post as the Pentagon’s Chief Digital & Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO), Radha Plumb is already setting the stage for significant changes this fall. Plumb’s strategic vision spans initiatives from back office enterprise analytics to tactical battlefield applications. Speaking to Breaking Defense in her first official interview, Plumb emphasized…
In a surprising turn of events, recent recordings have shone a spotlight on Mrs. Alito, wife of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, stirring up significant controversy. Known for being relatively private, Mrs. Alito has become the subject of scrutiny after her small talk at a recent event unearthed some noteworthy revelations. The transcript of her…
The partners of Supreme Court justices have sometimes led extraordinary lives, parallel to the high-profile careers of their spouses. During World War II, two wives of Supreme Court justices made notable contributions to the war effort. One served as a decoder and recruiter in the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service), a division of…
Members of the 1983 North Carolina State University’s championship basketball team have filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The players allege that the NCAA has been exploiting their names, images, and likenesses for profit without proper compensation. This legal action highlights ongoing disputes in college sports regarding athletes’ rights to commercially…
A number of district court judges across the country have issued orders setting out disclosure requirements after a pair of New York lawyers were sanctioned last year for using fake, ChatGPT-generated case citations. Despite these efforts to enforce transparency, the 5th Circuit has recently decided to discard the AI disclosure rule following significant pushback. This…
In a significant development within antitrust litigation, Arnold & Porter is defending baby formula company Perrigo in an antitrust class action lawsuit. The case is being pursued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The legal team, led by Ian S. Hoffman, Matthew Tabas, and C. Scott Lent, reflects the calibre…
Norton Rose Fulbright has recently bolstered its global investigations practice by bringing on a dozen attorneys from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP). Among the notable additions are Jeff Kalinowski and Eric Martin, who have been collaborating for approximately 25 years, alongside Laura Perlov and Jeff Ziesman, whose tenures with the team span over a decade….
The recent cross-examination of a key cooperating witness in the trial of Senator Bob Menendez has brought significant developments to light. Menendez’s attorney, Adam Fee of Paul Hastings, aimed to show jurors that while the witness, Uribe, shared a close relationship with Menendez’s wife, Nadine Menendez, his direct interactions with the senator were limited. The…
EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive International companies operating in the European Union face extensive repercussions from recently adopted legislation targeting environmental and human rights breaches within corporate supply chains. The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), approved last month, mandates robust compliance measures for large EU companies and certain non-EU entities with sales…
Peru’s Justice Department announced an extension of the pre-trial detention of former president Pedro Castillo by an additional 14 months. Castillo has faced charges of rebellion, abuse of authority, and disrupting the peace since his arrest in December 2022. The former president remains in Barbadillo Prison as the legal process progresses through its intermediate stage….