A unit of the analytics giant Clarivate is urging Georgia’s highest court to disregard a neurosurgeon’s substantial $102 million legal malpractice claim, which stems from what is described as “a clerical mistake” in a patent filing. The neurosurgeon, a former client of FisherBroyles, contends that this clerical error has caused significant professional and financial damage….
The Third Circuit on Wednesday agreed that the main investor of a Pennsylvania distillery cannot revive his federal racketeering or trade secret claims against a former business partner and associated parties in the craft liquor industry. This decision effectively upholds the lower court’s ruling, denying the investor’s attempt to press charges under the RICO Act…
Companies accused of misrepresenting their progress on tackling climate change are increasingly finding themselves the target of litigants, as activist groups look to hold some of the world’s worst polluters to account. This phenomenon, often referred to as “climate washing,” involves companies allegedly exaggerating their environmental initiatives or making unfounded claims about their sustainability practices….
A shareholder of patent developer Network-1 Technologies Inc. has initiated legal action against the company in Delaware’s Court of Chancery. The lawsuit seeks access to the company’s books and records to investigate allegations, including whether Network-1 Technologies is operating as an unregistered investment company in violation of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The shareholder’s…
By Christopher Cole (June 26, 2024, 8:35 PM EDT) — Congress is being urged to safeguard musical artists’ intellectual property rights by mandating that radio broadcasters compensate them for airplay of their sound performances. The United States currently does not require such payments, unlike many other countries. The recording industry made an appeal to lawmakers…
Banker-Lawyer Duo Make Billions From Audacious Natural Gas Bet The US Gulf Coast is probably the only place in the world where two men with virtually no experience running an energy business could upend a vast industry while becoming billionaires in the process. Little more than a decade ago, ex-banker Mike Sabel and lawyer Bob…
Felix Sater, the Moscow-born dealmaker and former associate of Donald Trump, has lost a significant legal battle. Sater was accused of aiding a wealthy Kazakh individual in laundering millions of dollars through U.S. real estate, including properties in the Trump SoHo tower. A federal jury in Manhattan delivered the verdict on Wednesday, ruling in favor…
Four cardiac specialists have filed an amicus brief in the Ninth Circuit in support of medical monitoring startup AliveCor against Apple. The brief argues that a district court erred in its decision to dismiss antitrust claims that credited the phaseout of a heart rate monitoring algorithm as an improvement. The specialists contend that this phaseout…
The U.S. International Trade Commission will be reassessing a decision made by an administrative law judge that found Nortek Inc. in violation of U.S. trade law. This review pertains to allegations that Nortek imported products which infringe upon a competitor’s intellectual property. For more details on the proceedings, click here.
Down a gray and gritty alley in San Francisco’s Chinatown, a Victorian-era investigator waved away the sickly fumes emanating from forbidden opium dens, stopped before an unmarked door, and rapped on it with his cane. This real-life figure is just one of the characters explored by George Fisher in his new book, Beware Euphoria: The…
A former director of client relations at Ticketmaster pled guilty on Wednesday to his involvement in a scheme aimed at hacking into a rival company’s computer system. The plea is part of a broader investigation into efforts by the executive and others to gain a competitive advantage through illegal means. This development underscores the serious…
The Supreme Court has ruled that a federal anti-bribery law does not criminalize state and local officials’ acceptance of gratuities for past actions. This decision narrows the interpretation of Section 666, which previously barred state and local government officials from “corruptly” accepting “anything of value” in exchange for official acts. The case involved James Snyder,…
The recent article titled “Can’t Be Bribery If You’re Paid After! — See Also”, published by Above the Law, discusses a contentious interpretation of bribery and gratuities within judicial contexts. Specifically, it features an analysis on how the timing of payments might influence the legal interpretation of quid pro quo arrangements and potential ethical violations…
The operator of Nantucket’s Wine and Food Festival has filed a lawsuit against a former vendor, who allegedly created a competing event under a deceptively similar name. The suit claims the former vendor misled potential participants by suggesting that the new event was a rebranding of the original festival, rather than an entirely new entity….
Global law firm Ashurst has announced the full rollout of Harvey AI to all of its lawyers and offices. This follows a successful trial and pilot program that demonstrated the platform’s potential benefits. According to [available information](https://www.feedblitz.com/fake/), the decision is driven by the firm’s commitment to integrating advanced technology into its legal practices, enhancing efficiency,…
The FBI has issued a stark warning for law firms and attorneys, highlighting a sophisticated phishing scam that has led to nearly $10 million in losses from victims who were targeted by fictitious law firms. This scam, which occurred between February 2023 and February 2024, exploited unsuspecting legal professionals through fraudulent emails and links that…
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that limits the reach of a federal bribery law, a decision that legal experts believe will significantly impact the prosecution of public corruption cases involving state and local officials. The ruling removes a tool that prosecutors had been using in various corruption cases, potentially resulting in…
Roberta Kaplan, a prominent New York litigator, announced her departure from Kaplan Hecker & Fink to establish a new, smaller civil litigation, investigations, and advisory boutique. Citing a preference for a more streamlined environment, Kaplan highlighted the increasing bureaucracy that often comes with larger firms as a significant factor in her decision. Kaplan will form…
During her quarter-century as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, Sandra Day O’Connor, LLB ’52 (BA ’50), was in the majority or plurality of countless high-profile decisions and wrote landmark opinions in polarizing cases dealing with abortion, affirmative action, and military confinement, among other hot-button issues. But Stanford Law School Professor Jeffrey L….
As we edge closer to the Supreme Court’s term in full swing, legal professionals and corporate stakeholders alike are speculating which high-profile cases will be tackled next. The docket promises to address a litany of significant issues, with potential rulings poised to impact a wide range of sectors. One focal point is the heavily scrutinized…
In the contemporary legal landscape, Multidistrict Litigations (MDLs) have become an increasingly prominent feature of the federal civil docket. As outlined by the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts and the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, MDLs today represent a considerable percentage of federal civil cases. This trend marks a notable rise from a decade…
A Manhattan judge has confirmed LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc.’s $490,000 arbitration award against a former legal executive for alleged contract violations. However, enforcement of the payment is on hold pending the resolution of related sexual harassment and retaliation claims. For further details, please refer to the article by Rachel Scharf on Law360.
Papa John’s founder, John Schnatter, has been ordered to pay nearly $48,000 in legal fees as part of a discovery dispute related to his departure from the company. The decision came from Magistrate Judge Colin H. Lindsay of the US District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. The judge concluded that the hourly rates…
Mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism is gaining traction in both India and the UK. The contrast between these two major legal jurisdictions shows how they are grappling with providing better and more effective means of resolving an ever-growing number of disputes. For further details on how these nations are approaching mediation and the challenges…
Policy development, the foundational work preceding the enactment of laws, corporate practices, and agency guidelines, often involves a deep interdisciplinary analysis of critical issues. This intricate process aims to sift through data, scrutinize pressing questions, and offer actionable insights. At the forefront of this endeavor is Stanford’s Law and Policy Lab, a decade-old initiative that…