Qualcomm Inc. investors have requested that a California federal judge approve a $75 million settlement. This settlement aims to address allegations that the chipmaker misled the market by claiming it kept its licensing and chip-supply businesses separate. In reality, the two were regularly bundled together during negotiations and agreements. For more details, you can read…
New Jersey businessman George E. Norcross III has been implicated as the alleged ringleader of an extortion plot designed to secure millions in tax credits for a waterfront development project in a distressed urban area. An indictment implicates two attorneys believed to be closely associated with the Democratic Party who purportedly played significant roles in…
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s former executive assistant has filed a civil lawsuit in New York state court, alleging “outrageous sex discrimination and retaliation.” This legal action comes roughly two years after related misdemeanor charges over the alleged misconduct were dropped. For more detailed coverage, click here.
Microsoft has announced its decision to settle a legal dispute with a litigation outfit that secured a $242 million verdict from a federal jury in Delaware. The litigation involved patents originally developed by a company responsible for Apple’s Siri software. For further details on this development, you can read the full report here.
In a significant development within the legal sector, Paramount Global General Counsel Christa D’Alimonte is set to leave the company after nearly 12 years of service. This departure is part of a broader cost-cutting strategy at the television and film conglomerate. The announcement came from the company’s co-chief executives in an internal message circulated on…
In a burgeoning legal battle, nine law firms, including Pomerantz LLP and Levi & Korsinsky LLP, are vying to take the lead in a proposed shareholder class action against ad tech company Perion Network. The lawsuit alleges that Perion Network’s shares plummeted nearly 40% after its strategic partner, Microsoft Bing, “unilaterally” altered its search advertising…
The Federal Circuit on Tuesday affirmed a decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), which invalidated several claims in a Philips patent. This patent had been contested by a Chinese chipmaker currently embroiled in an infringement lawsuit in Delaware. For further details on the ruling, you can read the full article here.
Numerous groups have presented their suggestions to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding the process where the agency’s director reviews Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decisions. These proposals range from revising the criteria for cases eligible for director review to preventing the director from personally making decisions. According to Law360, the array…
Article: US justice department finds Alaska discriminated against disabled voters The US Department of Justice (DOJ) found Tuesday that the state of Alaska violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to provide accessible voting facilities in the 2020 and 2022 elections. Voters across Alaska reported that the accessible voting machines…
The Eleventh Circuit has called for a new trial in a trade secrets dispute involving breeders of disease-resistant shrimp. This decision was prompted by the involvement of a magistrate judge who concluded the trial after the presiding federal judge left to catch a flight. The appellate court determined that the magistrate judge exceeded his authority…
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found reason to believe that TikTok is violating children’s privacy rights, referring the matter to the Department of Justice’s Civil Division. The new allegations arise five years after TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, paid $5.7 million to settle a previous FTC children’s privacy probe. The FTC’s concerns were discovered…
Human rights organizations have issued a joint statement urging the Tunisian government to cease its recent clampdown on free speech and free association, underscoring a notable increase in attacks against journalists, lawyers, and human rights organizations over the past month. Among the twelve signatory organizations are Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and MENA Rights Group….
A recent ruling by a Manhattan federal judge has concluded that rapper and songwriter Megan Thee Stallion did not infringe on a hip-hop producer’s music for her 2020 hit song “Savage.” The court determined that the plaintiff could not demonstrate that Megan Thee Stallion and the other defendants had access to the plaintiff’s work or…
In a manifestation of civic discontent, Nairobi’s streets became a battleground as hundreds of Kenyans protested against the government’s contentious Finance Bill. Demonstrators flocked to the Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, voicing their opposition to a bill that proposes, among other measures, the taxation of cancer treatment, sanitary pads, and diapers. The Finance Bill…
The latest law firm rankings are now available, offering a comprehensive look at which firms have ascended to the coveted top spots. This year’s listings, released by Vault, are particularly relevant for legal professionals keeping a close eye on industry trends. The anticipation surrounding these rankings often ignites a conversation within legal circles about the…
An attorney’s legal battle against the District of Columbia over a revoked conditional job offer has been dismissed by the D.C. Circuit Court. Terri Lea argued that her Fifth Amendment rights were violated when the District allegedly used information from a background check to not only withdraw her job offer but also impede her future…
A U.S. federal district court judge in California has ruled that Australia’s second-richest person, Andrew Forrest, can proceed with his lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc. Forrest claims that Meta exhibited negligence in operating in a commercially reasonable manner and misappropriated his name and likeness after scam Facebook advertisements showed him promoting fake cryptocurrencies and other…
Starbucks, Denny’s and three other restaurants are currently embroiled in legal battles in Texas over their ordering technology. A patent-licensing company has filed lawsuits claiming these eateries are infringing on a patent that enables customers to place mobile orders via an app or website featuring a real-time menu that can offer personalized suggestions. For more…
Tesla faces a new lawsuit filed in Alameda County Superior Court, with accusations of creating a “racially hostile work environment” at its electric vehicle manufacturing facilities in Fremont and Lathrop, California. The complaint, brought forward by both current and former employees represented by Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team and Law Brothers, alleges that African American,…
Legal News Summary Democratic lawmakers have reached out to the judiciary’s governing body seeking an update on its investigation into U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ alleged failure to disclose luxury gifts and travel funded by conservative billionaires. These activities, under scrutiny, have raised ethical questions regarding the transparency and impartiality expected of the nation’s…
On Tuesday, Meta was named in a lawsuit alleging the company overlooks sexist treatment of female employees, including promoting less qualified men over more capable women. The complaint was filed in a US district court in New York by Jeffrey Smith, an engineer who joined Meta in 2018. According to Smith, his promising career trajectory…
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has opted to review several aspects of a judge’s decision that favored Manufacturing Resources International Inc. in a legal dispute with Samsung. The case involves allegations by Samsung that Manufacturing Resources International Inc. infringed on patents related to LCD digital display technology. The ITC’s decision to revisit these issues…
In response to recent protests regarding the war in Gaza, Indiana University and the University of Pennsylvania have initiated reviews and potential revisions of their policies on campus events and demonstrations. Indiana University’s Board of Trustees has commenced discussions on developing a new university-wide “expressive activity” policy. This initiative was reported on Friday by IU…
A divided Delaware House committee released on Tuesday contested amendments to the state’s general corporation law, pushing the measure toward a full House vote. During the session, testimony turned edgy, culminating in the committee chair shutting down a law professor’s attempt to reference HBO’s corporate drama series “Succession.” The incident further highlights the contentious nature…
“`html Legal jargon can be perplexing even for seasoned professionals. A case in point is the term “hot-tubbing.” According to Above the Law, the latest edition of Black’s Law Dictionary includes this intriguing term, which has nothing to do with hot water, swimsuits, or time machines. For those unfamiliar, “hot-tubbing” in legal parlance refers to…