Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. has called on the Federal Circuit to reverse a lower court ruling that removed inhaler device patents from a critical government database. This delisting was secured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc. following an infringement lawsuit. Teva contends that the decision disregards the broad protections intended under intellectual property law, potentially impacting the…
In a significant step for the federal judiciary, the Senate confirmed two state judges to U.S. District Courts on Wednesday. Judge Meredith Vacca has been confirmed to the Western District of New York, strengthening the bench in that jurisdiction. Concurrently, U.S. Magistrate Judge Joseph F. Saporito Jr. secured confirmation to the Middle District of Pennsylvania….
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison has hired yet another partner from Kirkland & Ellis as it continues to expand its London office. Funds partner Jeremy Leggate is set to join the prominent U.S. firm after almost a decade at Kirkland, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The move comes as the firm…
Chevron Corporation’s $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation has encountered another obstacle as the arbitration process with Exxon Mobil Corporation drags on. The latest development involves a key arbitration hearing that has been postponed until next year, adding further uncertainty to the outcome of Chevron’s bid. The dispute centers around ownership issues, which have been…
Three former employees of a consulting group who transitioned to a competing firm in 2016 were absolved of a $21 million jury verdict on Wednesday by an intermediate Massachusetts appellate court. The court identified a prejudicial error in the jury instructions as a key factor in their decision. This ruling emphasizes the crucial nature of…
SEC Public Tax Reporting Request On Wednesday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was approached to initiate a rulemaking procedure for public country-by-country tax reporting. This proposal comes from a coalition of nearly 90 investment funds, labor unions, activists, and other entities, who together hold assets exceeding $2.3 trillion. For further details on this…
Saying that the YSL RICO case was a failure from the start brings much to mind. There’s the 10 month long jury selection process, apparent in-court drug deals, and whatever Cordarius Dorsey was doing. But Brian Steel began the case arguing against a more fundamental error, namely that the prosecution skipped over the mens rea…
Last week, Central District of California Judge Mark Scarsi raised eyebrows by asking Hunter Biden’s legal team to “show cause why sanctions should not be imposed for making false statements.” These lawyers, including renowned attorneys Mark Geragos and Abbe Lowell, are currently engaged in a rigorous battle to dismiss Biden’s criminal case, arguing on somewhat…
Vault’s most recent practice area rankings have once again placed a top 20 Biglaw firm at the helm of commercial litigation. According to the rankings, the firm clinched the top spot in this category for the second consecutive year. This achievement underscores the firm’s consistent performance and robust litigation practices, making it a leading choice…
Foley Hoag Boston Life Sciences Partners Jump to Hogan Lovells In a significant move within Boston’s legal sector, two prominent life sciences partners from Foley Hoag have transitioned to Hogan Lovells. Brian Carey, who has served as a long-time partner and co-chair of Foley Hoag’s life sciences coverage and payment group, and Erik Schulwolf, have…
Article The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act has now officially entered into force, marking the beginning of a new regulatory era for AI applications within the EU. This legislation, which aims to balance innovation with strict oversight, introduces stringent new rules requiring compliance from organizations deploying AI systems. According to a report, several key…
The EU AI Act has officially entered into force, marking a significant regulatory milestone. A number of provisions under the act will be phased in over the coming years, with the first set of rules taking effect in just a few months. Experts observe that compliance will present considerable challenges for organizations, some of which…
Germany is navigating class action reforms that pose distinct challenges but also offer potential opportunities, particularly for U.S. lawyers eyeing Europe’s largest economy. These reforms, while still evolving, aim to enhance legal protections for consumers and streamline the process for collective redress. To explore in greater detail, you can read the full article here.
Today, Google announced new measures to combat the rapidly increasing spread of AI-generated non-consensual explicit deepfakes in its search results. Because of “a concerning increase in generated images and videos that portray people in sexually explicit contexts, distributed on the web without their consent,” Google said that it consulted with “experts and victim-survivors” to make…
Judicial watchdog groups are collectively voicing their support for implementing a universal electronic filing (e-filing) system across New York State courts. The push for a unified e-filing system is gaining momentum as stakeholders emphasize the need to upgrade from the current “patchwork system of various e-filing systems,” according to the New York State Bar Association….
In a recent development, U.S. District Judge Michael M. Baylson of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismissed an employment dispute case brought by former UberBlack drivers following a second hung jury. Judge Baylson emphasized the futility of proceeding to a third trial, remarking, “providing plaintiffs with a proverbial third ‘bite of the apple’ would be…
An ex-HIRECounsel D.C. LLC managing director has emerged victorious in a legal dispute against his former employer. The case, which revolved around allegations of contract breach and trade secret misappropriation, concluded with the court ruling in favor of the defendant. HIRECounsel had initiated the lawsuit against Kilian Connolly following his departure in August 2020 to…
Paul Weiss is enhancing its funds team in London with the recent acquisition of Jeremy Leggate from competitor Kirkland & Ellis. Leggate, an investment funds partner, has been with Kirkland since 2017, having joined as an associate two years prior. He is expected to start his new role at Paul Weiss’s UK office, as confirmed…
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito faced a challenging term as he found himself on the losing side of key majority opinions. Despite the conservative tilt of the Court, Alito’s drafts in two significant cases lost traction, leading to notable shifts among his colleagues. In cases involving social media regulation by Texas and Florida, Alito’s initial…
The conversation around judicial compensation has been reignited by a recent assertion from former Georgia Supreme Court Justice Keith Blackwell. In an interview with Law.com, Blackwell emphasized the glaring disparity between the salaries of state judges and those of first-year associates in large law firms, highlighting a worrying trend for the judiciary. According to Blackwell,…
In its latest report released this morning, Cornerstone Research indicates that total class action securities filings for the first half of 2024 are closely aligned with those of the previous year. The report documents 112 new filings in the first half of 2024, marginally higher than the 103 in the second half of 2023, and…
In this week’s data roundup, we explore exclusive insights on the legal industry, highlighting trends in areas ranging from law firm hiring to financial metrics in key states like Texas and New Jersey. According to recent data, the market continues to show robust activity. For instance, McCarter & English, LLP is actively seeking a litigation…
Relatives of those who perished in two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes are urging a Texas federal judge to disapprove a plea deal that the aircraft manufacturer has negotiated with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). This opposition sets the stage for a potential judicial confrontation regarding the manner in which Boeing will manage…
A Jewish law student who filed a discrimination suit against Rutgers University is urging a New Jersey state court to impose sanctions on the institution. The student claims that Rutgers violated a court order by progressing with disciplinary actions against him, despite the pending legal dispute over discovery matters. The student argues that the university…
A California state judge has dismissed a lawsuit from Golden Gate University Law School students regarding the institution’s decision to discontinue its Juris Doctor (J.D.) program. The ruling concluded that the students failed to convincingly argue their case. Further details about the court’s decision and its implications can be accessed here.