Hytera Communications should be held in contempt for failing to meet royalty obligations on its latest line of digital mobile radio products, Motorola Solutions argued on Monday. Motorola contends that Hytera’s redesign process was “infected” with stolen trade secrets, casting doubt on the legitimacy of their product updates. For further details, visit the original article…
Legal News In a significant development for patent litigation, a Texas app developer contending with Google over calling patents has encountered serious setbacks. The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) recently invalidated the language in four patents central to the case, deeming them not novel. This decision casts doubt on a prior $12 million jury…
A Michigan sales tax lawsuit was dismissed by the state’s Court of Claims due to the suing exhibit design company’s failure to adhere to the proper procedural requirements for filing a complaint. The core issue in the case was the absence of a verified signature on the complaint filed by Exhibit Works Inc. (EWI). Under…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s emergency docket has seen a surge of activity as states and industry groups move to block the latest rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that mandates carbon-capture technology installation at coal power plants. Spearheading the opposition is West Virginia, accompanied by a coalition of Republican attorneys general. They argue…
Chief Justice John Roberts, historically recognized for his centrist leanings, has recently taken a decisive rightward shift on the issue of presidential immunity, perplexing many in the legal sphere. Known for saving the Affordable Care Act in 2012 and distancing himself from the majority in Dobbs, Roberts had earned a reputation for being a moderating…
In a court filing made on Monday, the customers of FTX have doubled down on their legal claims against Sullivan & Cromwell. They assert that the law firm was complicit in aiding the fraud orchestrated by FTX. This filing was made in opposition to Sullivan & Cromwell’s motion to dismiss the case. For a detailed…
Jenner & Block, along with Smith LaCien, faces allegations from Kenyan firm Arwa & Change Advocates concerning the poaching of a plaintiff in a wrongful death suit tied to the 2019 crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. According to the complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Arwa &…
John Dunlea, the former chief financial officer for McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, has been sentenced to five years in prison after admitting to embezzling over $1.5 million from the firm and evading state income taxes. Morris County Superior Court Judge Stephen J. Taylor issued the sentence, also ordering Dunlea to pay more than $20,000…
In a significant legal development, two defendants accused of orchestrating a $575 million cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering scheme have been released from custody after a federal district court in Seattle ruled in their favor. The United States had initially charged Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin with moving millions in cryptocurrency assets “in a surreptitious…
In a bid to stabilize its workforce amid a recovering legal market, Kirkland & Ellis, the largest law firm in the United States by revenue, has introduced several initiatives aimed at both attracting new talent and retaining experienced attorneys. As covered in a recent episode of Bloomberg Law’s podcast On The Merits, Kirkland has doubled…
Monex Inc., a notable foreign exchange and international payment services company, has recently faced a significant legal setback. On July 29, Judge Timothy J. Kelly of the US District Court for the District of Columbia ruled against the company’s motion to dismiss claims of a hostile work environment brought by its former chief compliance officer,…
A New Jersey municipal judge has been removed from the bench following accusations of misconduct, including using profanity in the courtroom, fraternizing with police officers at a Hooters restaurant, and gifting New York Giants tickets to the town’s code enforcement officer. This decision was handed down via a state Supreme Court order. Further details can…
Data Breach Settlement Dilemma Companies are constantly under attack from hackers, as data breaches have become not a matter of if, but when a company will face them. One of the most recent breaches that affected millions of US customers occurred with AT&T in late March. During this incident, the ransomware group UNC5537 stole six…
Office Snapshot: Buchalter’s Salt Lake City Digs Since opening its Salt Lake City, Utah, office in the fall of 2021, Buchalter PC has experienced significant growth in its attorney roster. This expansion prompted the firm to relocate to a larger space last October. For further details, please click here.
Redgrave Data CEO Mollie Nichols provides valuable insights into building a successful career in legal technology. In an interview with Alma Asay for Legaltech News, Nichols discussed her “a-ha” moment that propelled her into the legal tech field and emphasized the importance of confronting and responding to sexism in the workplace. She also highlighted the…
In the unfolding Dominion Voting Systems defamation suit, the legal saga took another turn into unexpected territory due to the actions of Kraken lawyer Stefanie Lambert. Lambert, who is representing Overstock.com founder Patrick Byrne, has been involved in a series of controversial and disruptive courtroom antics. Her prior arrest on a state warrant at the…
In June, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued ten written opinions pertaining to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and district court proceedings. Among these, five cases stand out due to their potential implications for future patent litigation strategies and procedural conduct in hearings. The reversals and vacated decisions offer…
Renowned trial lawyer and King & Spalding LLP partner Randy M. Mastro has been nominated to be New York City’s next corporation counsel, as announced by the city’s mayor on Tuesday. This nomination comes despite objections from some city leaders. For more detailed information regarding the appointment and the surrounding criticisms, visit the [original article](https://www.law360.com/articles/1863835/randy-mastro-nominated-as-nyc-top-lawyer-amid-criticism)…
Greenberg Traurig has bolstered its intellectual property, technology, and litigation practices in Dallas by adding Ashley Moore as a shareholder. The firm announced on Tuesday that Moore, who specializes in patent, licensing, and trade secret cases, will bring extensive experience working with large companies across sectors such as medical, cellular, Wi-Fi, and oilfield industries. According…
Legal News Summary The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report suggesting that the federal judiciary could improve its methods of collecting data related to staff complaints. With an employment base surpassing 30,000, the federal judiciary has implemented several measures since 2017 to tackle workplace misconduct. However, the GAO’s findings indicate that better…
Matthew Kluchenek has joined Katten’s financial markets litigation and enforcement practice as a partner, according to an announcement made by the firm on Tuesday. Kluchenek will be based in Katten’s Chicago office. Kluchenek brings a broad range of experience to his new role, representing various market participants including exchanges, clearinghouses, brokers, advisors, dealers, trading firms,…
While there’s a chance that the YSL RICO case might achieve a semblance of normalcy under Judge Whitaker, the courtroom is still grappling with residual issues from her predecessors. Notably, Judge Kraus’s controversial decision to meet with star witnesses in private chambers has left a significant impact on the case’s trajectory. Attorney Brian Steel swiftly…
In a recent speech at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, Texas, President Joe Biden sharply criticized Senate Republicans for their inconsistent approach to Supreme Court confirmations. Highlighting the stark contrast in their actions during different administrations, Biden underscored what he described as partisan tactics that undermine the judiciary’s credibility. The President recalled the events…
In a recent legal development, a federal judge has denied Dyson’s motion to dismiss a patent infringement lawsuit brought by SharkNinja. The conflict centers around allegations by Massachusetts-based SharkNinja that Dyson has infringed upon its vacuum-related patents. This decision prevents Dyson from bypassing the legal challenge and moves the case further through the judicial process….
In Mei Zhang’s insightful piece on Law360, the author explores how her dedication to rock climbing significantly bolsters her skills as a finance lawyer at Haynes and Boone. Rock climbing, which inherently demands high levels of problem-solving, focus, risk management, and resilience, serves as a disciplinary cross-training that Zhang finds incredibly valuable in her legal…