Boeing IP Verdict In a significant legal development, Zunum Aero Inc. is advocating for a Washington federal judge to enhance a $72 million jury verdict against Boeing Co. This move follows accusations of Boeing misappropriating the electric jet startup’s trade secrets. Zunum Aero is aiming to increase the initial award by adding $162.5 million in…
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Exxon Mobil Corp. against Arjuna Capital, an activist investor group. This decision comes after Arjuna Capital’s counsel vowed unequivocally not to revive a shareholder policy that Exxon had opposed. This legal battle, closely monitored by many, revolved around Exxon’s attempt to utilize the courts to prevent…
Microsoft has requested that a Texas federal court compel Ramey LLP, a patent plaintiffs firm, to cover its $100,000 attorneys’ fees. The tech giant alleges that Ramey LLP “vexatiously” continued to pursue infringement litigation against it, despite their client, CTD Networks LLC, having already called for an end to the proceedings. This legal move underscores…
In a strategic move to enhance its Washington, D.C. antitrust and competition practice, Milbank LLP announced on Monday that it has hired the chief trial counsel for the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition. The veteran litigator has previously led the government’s challenge to Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This significant addition…
A major New Jersey law firm has asserted a “common law” right to place a lien on its former client’s patents, after the biopharmaceutical startup terminated the firm’s services and failed to pay outstanding legal bills. The firm argues that it was entitled to the lien without notifying the former client. For more detailed information,…
A New Jersey law firm asserted its “common law” right to place a lien on a former client’s patents, arguing it can do so without notifying the client. This move comes in response to a biopharmaceutical startup that ceased paying its legal bills after dismissing the firm. The firm maintains that the lien is justified…
A former Louisiana State University (LSU) assistant athletic director’s attempt to procure depositions and reports from the university’s external law firm, Taylor Porter Brooks & Phillips LLP, has been thwarted following a recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Sharon Lewis, the ex-assistant athletic director, had alleged that Taylor Porter…
A Virginia federal judge has upheld a decision that absolves Cisco Systems Inc. of a $2.75 billion patent infringement ruling, marking the final chapter in a legal battle initiated by a cybersecurity startup. This decision follows a second trial, which concluded that Cisco did not infringe upon the patents in question. The ruling effectively nullifies…
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal of a Ninth Circuit ruling that revived investors’ claims against chipmaker Nvidia concerning their crypto mining sales. This decision provides the high court with an opportunity to address the pleading requirements necessary to maintain a shareholder class action, potentially setting a significant precedent for securities…
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear a wage and hour case involving a supermarket distributor. This case presents an opportunity for the justices to define the evidentiary standard that employers must meet to classify workers as exempt from overtime pay. This decision could have significant implications for employment practices across…
An Indian national indicted for his involvement in a murder-for-hire scheme aimed at assassinating an attorney tied to a Punjab political movement has been extradited to New York. During his initial appearance on Monday in the Southern District of New York, he pled not guilty to the criminal charges. The case underscores the international dimensions…
A California federal judge has ruled in favor of Megan Roup, former employee of celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson, on a significant aspect of the legal battle involving the “Tracy Anderson Method.” Roup was granted summary judgment on Anderson’s copyright claim, which had accused her of plagiarizing the exercise routines. However, the case is far…
Legal News Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., took to the Senate floor on Monday to criticize Magistrate Judge Mustafa Taher Kasubhai, a nominee for a district court judgeship in the District of Oregon. This criticism comes as Kasubhai’s confirmation vote is scheduled for Tuesday. The debate over Kasubhai’s nomination underscores the ongoing tension surrounding…
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is facing a lawsuit with significant financial implications, as women who have used its talc-based baby powders are demanding cancer monitoring. The users, concerned about ongoing health risks linked to talc use, argue that J&J should be held responsible for billions of dollars in medical fees necessary for future health surveillance….
HBI International, the American distributor known for its RAW line of smoking products, has initiated legal action against Mash Enterprise LLC in Georgia federal court. The lawsuit accuses Mash Enterprise of using “identical copies” of RAW’s trademarks, trade dress, and copyrighted packaging for marketing male enhancement pills and beverages, potentially causing significant brand confusion and…
Top Patent Eligibility Rulings In The Decade Since Alice The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Alice v. CLS Bank from a decade ago has considerably influenced the landscape of patent eligibility. Over the past ten years, numerous patents have been deemed ineligible under the guidelines set forth by the landmark ruling. The ensuing years have…
U.S. District Judge Louis Stanton of the Southern District of New York has awarded a $48.6 million judgment to Frontier Airlines in a breach-of-contract suit against AMCK Aviation Holdings Ireland Limited and its two affiliates. The lawsuit centered on the contractual fallout amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. After dismissing several claims on summary judgment, Judge Stanton…
The Northern District of Texas federal trial court will implement a delay in the transfer of civil cases ordered to be sent out of the Fifth Circuit’s jurisdiction starting from September 3. According to a newly posted local rule, any order that transfers a case to a district court outside the Fifth Circuit will be…
The United States Supreme Court recently upheld access to the abortion pill mifepristone, siding unanimously with the FDA. This decision has significant implications for healthcare providers and patients, particularly in the context of the ongoing debate over reproductive rights. The ruling, delivered by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, stated that the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, the anti-abortion…
Tensions over presidential candidacies and potential running mates often ignite debate within the legal and political communities. Recent discourse has turned to hypothetical musings about whether former President Barack Obama could, in a parallel universe, join Joe Biden on a presidential ticket. Although the U.S. Constitution limits the presidency to two terms, legal scholars have…
The New York City Bar Association has issued a statement condemning a group of federal judges for what it termed the “improper use of the judicial offices.” This criticism comes in response to a letter signed on May 6 by 13 U.S. federal judges—appointed by former President Donald Trump—announcing they would no longer hire law…
Garmin’s General Counsel, Andrew Etkind, who is set to retire on July 1, has been instrumental in driving the company’s substantial growth over the past 25 years. Etkind’s tenure saw Garmin expand to nearly 30 times its original size, revealing the remarkable impact that effective legal leadership can have on corporate growth. For more information…
Huawei has issued a firm rebuttal to a racketeering and antitrust lawsuit brought by Netgear, a prominent U.S. manufacturer of Wi-Fi routers. Describing the case as “rife with tenuous legal and factual claims,” Huawei likened the reworking of patent infringement allegations in this case to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s unsuccessful antitrust action against Qualcomm….
Boeing and Virgin Galactic are currently at odds over the scope of an injunction related to an intellectual property dispute. The central issue revolves around whether Virgin can disclose information to external contractors that was obtained during a terminated aircraft development agreement. This dispute forms part of a broader litigation in which Boeing accuses Virgin…
An Oregon-based package forwarder has lost its export privileges following the discovery of 176 new violations, according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Commerce on Monday. This development comes just days before the company was set to clear a three-year probationary period for alleged unlicensed rifle scope exports. For further details on the…