The AI Act, recently released by the EU, aims to regulate artificial intelligence but fails to consider the fundamental concept of AI individualization. Unlike the GDPR, which includes provisions empowering individual data subjects, the AI Act treats AI as merely a phenomenon requiring better organization without embedding user rights or participation. This omission leads to…
Acuitas Therapeutics is seeking recognition for its role in the development of patents tied to the COVID-19 vaccine produced in collaboration with Pfizer and BioNTech. Acuitas has filed a lawsuit in Delaware federal court arguing that its scientists should be recognized as co-inventors on several patents that Alnylam Pharmaceuticals claims were appropriated without proper acknowledgment….
In a notable development for the semiconductor industry, U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap has determined that there is no need for the Texas court to delay proceedings while awaiting a ruling from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) on the validity of a patent. This patent is integral to a $445 million jury verdict…
The private plaintiffs who contested the aborted merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines have petitioned a Massachusetts federal judge for a fee award exceeding $20 million. They argue that their legal representation significantly contributed to the U.S. Department of Justice’s success in blocking the deal, and thus, they are the prevailing party in the litigation….
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s decision to confirm an $8.7 million arbitral award in a protracted family dispute involving the film collection of a notable Mexican filmmaker. The producer’s son contended that his siblings had fraudulently influenced the award. However, the court determined that he had waited too long…
Google has filed a motion in a Washington, D.C. federal court seeking the dismissal of an antitrust lawsuit brought by newspaper owners. The plaintiffs accuse the tech giant of engaging in anticompetitive practices through the deployment of generative artificial intelligence features. Google contends that the suit should be dismissed because the news outlets have failed…
Netgear has stepped forward to defend its lawsuit accusing Huawei, a company with affiliations to the Chinese government, of engaging in racketeering and antitrust violations. The router manufacturer claims that Huawei has countered these accusations by “overstating the pleading requirements and ignoring the law.” This legal friction highlights ongoing international tensions and complex intersections between…
Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance, has officially resigned from her position as a litigator at Munger Tolles & Olson LLP. The law firm disclosed this development to Law360 on Monday afternoon. This move seems to indicate her intention to step away from her Washington, D.C.- and San Francisco-based legal…
In a recent legal development, LKQ Corp. and General Motors Co. are working towards reaching an agreement to resolve their dispute over a design patent for fenders. The case is currently before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Details regarding the terms of the potential settlement remain unclear, but both parties appear keen on…
Former Texas bankruptcy judge David R. Jones is currently under criminal investigation by federal prosecutors due to his undisclosed relationship with former Jackson Walker LLP partner, Elizabeth Freeman, according to the Wall Street Journal. The investigation is probing whether any criminal activities occurred as a result of this relationship. Jones, who was highly active in…
Bangladesh’s High Court on Sunday released its decision to retain the 30 percent government job quota for the children of freedom fighters in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. This judgement, delivered by Justice Khizir Hayat, underscores that both the judiciary and all state authorities are bound by previous mandates preserving the quota system. The decision…
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has consented to review the validity of a patent held by Ridge Wallet LLC concerning a money clip, an action that provides a potential lifeline to a challenger under threat of an import ban stemming from alleged patent infringement. This review could significantly impact the ongoing legal dispute…
Ninth Circuit judges expressed skepticism on Monday regarding a Houston lawyer’s capability to represent a prominent Napa Valley vintner while simultaneously claiming partial ownership rights to the name of its popular cabernet sauvignon. One judge highlighted that conflict of interest rules for attorneys in California are “very strict.” For further reading, see the full text…
A coalition of the world’s leading music labels has filed a lawsuit against Verizon, alleging the internet service provider profited from widespread and significant copyright infringement of the labels’ music. The complaint asserts that Verizon “deliberately turned a blind eye” to rampant music pirating occurring on its network. For more details, view the article on…
In a recent development, the Federal Circuit has upheld a decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, granting a partial victory to EcoFactor Inc. over Google LLC. This ruling maintains several of EcoFactor’s patent claims related to HVAC technology in an ongoing dispute. The decision highlights the intricate legal battles surrounding technological patents and…
Nike has initiated a federal lawsuit demanding over $60 million from a well-known Los Angeles firm accused of crafting high-priced customized sneakers that allegedly exploit Nike’s designs and intellectual property. The sportswear titan argues that the company and its founder have gone as far as to provide “Nike Counterfeiting 101” classes to perpetuate their practices….
Seyfarth Shaw LLP recently announced a significant addition to their team, bringing on board a five-member group of labor and employment lawyers who previously practiced at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. This move expands Seyfarth’s expertise and presence in both California and Texas. For more details, please refer to the original article on Law360.
A California federal judge has admonished both parties involved in a lawsuit accusing Twitter of violating federal labor laws during a significant layoff in late 2022. The judge has directed the lead attorneys to participate in a meet and confer session this August to deliberate on the persistent conflicts that have been unfolding since the…
Elon Musk’s Twitter rebrand X Corp. faced a legal challenge on Monday when a Florida federal judge upheld most of a trademark infringement complaint filed by X Social Media LLC. The lawsuit, brought forth by the advertising agency that focuses on attorney services, had only one claim dismissed, allowing the bulk of their allegations to…
A Colorado federal judge has dismissed counterclaims alleging anticompetitive conduct by Crocs in an ongoing intellectual property lawsuit against a smaller competitor. The judge’s ruling indicated that the rival company did not allege that Crocs made any statements that were untrue or in bad faith. For more details, you can find the decision outlined here.
Italian-born Elisabetta Righini joined Latham & Watkins’ Brussels office in 2015 after a 15-year stint at the European Commission. In an interview with Law.com International, Righini reflected on that shift, as well as on the world’s first AI law and the challenges and rewards of working in Europe’s premier antitrust jurisdiction. Righini was one of…
In a recent move by Libyan authorities, the Attorney General has announced the arrest of an aviation executive implicated in the illegal transport of migrants from Libya to Nicaragua. The executive, who serves as the business director for Ghadames Air, faces accusations of engaging in activities deemed detrimental to the interests of the Libyan state….
Florida’s largest law firms have reported a modest increase of 1.5% in racially and ethnically diverse lawyer head counts. However, the movement towards diversity at the partner and executive committee levels remains stagnant. A notable observation is that over half of the firms providing data noted a decline in the number of diverse equity partners….
Legal News The proposed $45 million settlement by Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott for investors defrauded by cash advance company Par Funding is facing potential jeopardy. This development follows an unexpected twist from the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that nullified the expansive bankruptcy settlement of opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma. In the landmark decision in…
The Daily Report’s midyear analysis on judicial appointments and contested election outcomes in 2024 highlights a continued disparity in minority representation on the Georgia bench. According to the report, minority candidates remain significantly underrepresented compared to their white counterparts, with minority candidates being seven times less likely to receive gubernatorial appointments and four and a…