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A New York federal judge on Friday recommended certifying two classes of direct purchasers and end payors in consolidated antitrust actions against Takeda Pharmaceuticals Co. The plaintiffs accuse the pharmaceutical giant of unlawfully inflating the price of its diabetes treatment Actos by delaying the entry of generic alternatives. This decision marks a significant step in…
Legal News Article A Delaware federal jury has determined that a Swiss pharmaceutical company must pay at least $25 million to a smaller competitor over a patent dispute concerning an experimental enema used in the treatment of a severe form of diarrhea. The lawsuit, which captured significant attention within the industry, highlights the continuing high-stakes…
VLSI Technology has initiated legal action against the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Department of Commerce in the D.C. federal court. The complaint alleges that these agencies have delayed fulfilling VLSI’s public records request for documents pertinent to ongoing litigation with Intel Corp., particularly regarding the invalidation of one of VLSI’s microchip…
A lawyer who assembled a whistleblower lawsuit against a major pharmaceutical company using publicly available patent board filings argued that the broader legal question of whether this method is permissible is too specialized for the Supreme Court to consider. The case hinges on the use of these filings in forming the basis of the lawsuit…
Software company Anaconda Inc., which describes itself as “the operating system for AI,” has accused Intel Corp. of copyright infringement. The complaint, filed in Delaware federal court, alleges that Intel has been using Anaconda’s technology for its artificial intelligence development platform without paying for the proper licensing. For more details, refer to the original report…
In a rapidly shifting legal landscape, the safety and well-being of employees have become paramount. This has been underscored by a recent decision from a UK law firm to prioritize work-from-home (WFH) arrangements due to ongoing riots across the country. The firm has encouraged its employees to stay safe during these tumultuous times, as highlighted…
The Federal Circuit ruled on Friday that the prior involvement of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal in several patent challenges during her tenure at Winston & Strawn LLP does not disqualify those cases from being reviewed by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The decision confirms that Vidal’s earlier professional activities…
Akoustis Technologies Inc. has petitioned a Delaware federal court to overturn a May jury verdict that found the company liable for stealing trade secrets, resulting in $38.3 million in damages awarded to wireless company Qorvo Inc. Akoustis argues that the methodologies used by Qorvo’s experts to measure unjust enrichment were not in line with well-established…
In the latest edition of the How Appealing blog, a variety of appellate litigation stories have garnered attention this week, reflecting significant legal developments and public sentiments toward major judicial institutions. One of the notable stories involves the intricate legal landscape following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision regarding former President Donald Trump’s claims of criminal…
More than 700 hospitals across rural America face closure due to financial instability, representing over 30% of the nation’s rural hospitals. Over half of these hospitals face an immediate risk of closure, as indicated in a new report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform (CHQPR). Rural hospitals in almost every state are…
Kirkland & Ellis, the renowned Chicago-based law firm, has firmly established itself as a titan within the legal industry. However, its present dominance in the Am Law 100 was not an immediate achievement. In fact, the firm’s ascent has been anything but instantaneous. Reflecting back to 1985, the year when the inaugural Am Law 100…
On Friday, Novartis Pharmaceuticals urgently requested that a D.C. federal judge impose a temporary restraining order to prevent the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from approving a generic version of Entresto, their leading heart failure medication. Novartis’s move aims to shield its market stronghold amid growing pressure from generic drug manufacturers. For more details,…
One of three attorneys accusing their former law partner, controversial ex-attorney L. Lin Wood, of defamation took the stand Friday. The attorney informed a Georgia federal jury that a payment demand sent to Wood after the dissolution of his firm was not an attempt at extortion but rather a measure to protect themselves and their…
Legal News Article The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has encountered only a few high-profile sanction incidents, but recent rulings by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office director emphasize the severe repercussions of overstepping ethical boundaries. Attorneys are being put on notice: transgressions could jeopardize not only their cases but also their professional trajectories….
A New Orleans music group has voluntarily dropped its claims accusing Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Sony Music Entertainment, and others of infringing the group’s copyright in Beyoncé’s song “Break My Soul” and her film discussing the world tour of her “Renaissance” album that features the track. The legal dispute centered around alleged unauthorized use of a sample,…
The January ruling from the Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, in Gilead Sciences Inc. v. Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco, has sparked considerable debate within legal circles. The court determined that Gilead Sciences could be held liable for allegedly delaying the release of a…
The ongoing RICO trial against members of YSL, including high-profile defendant Jeffrey Williams, commonly known as Young Thug, has seen a unique judicial move. Judge Whitaker ordered the entire prosecution team to undergo additional training on their professional obligations after significant concerns were raised about their conduct during the trial. The issue surfaced following a…
Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, has emerged as an unexpected but notable advocate for Supreme Court reform. His prominence rose recently when he was selected as Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate, marking him as the first nonlawyer on a Democratic White House ticket in over four decades. This shift could not come at…
In a highly charged and candid ruling, Judge William Young, a senior judge of the US District Court of Massachusetts and a Reagan appointee, delivered a scathing rebuke of a recent Supreme Court decision in a sex discrimination case. Young’s criticism centers on the Trump v. United States decision, where a six-member majority allegedly “eschewing…
A Michigan cannabis company has accused a Montana intellectual property attorney and his wife of damaging its reputation as part of their efforts to recover from an alleged investment scam. The cannabis firm alleges that the accusations against it are misguided, given that it also suffered losses in the same fraudulent scheme. The conflict underscores…
The U.S. Department of Justice and the judicial watchdog group Fix the Court have agreed to dismiss a complaint alleging that the department failed to fulfill requests for information about travel by U.S. Supreme Court justices. This decision was announced in a Friday filing, marking the resolution of the dispute. For further details, read the…
AT&T has been instructed to cease airing advertisements that suggest it already provides cellular coverage from space. The controversy centers on a commercial featuring actor Ben Stiller making a satellite call to professional golfer Jordan Spieth, despite the service not yet being available to consumers. AT&T plans to introduce Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) via…
In a significant development, the U.S. Supreme Court’s June decision in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy is poised to influence various areas of law, including patent fraud. The ruling, while directly addressing the SEC’s enforcement authority, raises essential questions about the role of juries in determining allegations of inequitable conduct. According to attorneys…
As ILTACON 2024 fast approaches, several key players in the legal tech industry are making notable announcements. Legaltech News reports that DISCO is set to unveil its Auto Review Gen AI capability, which promises to enhance automated document review processes significantly. Litera has also launched new tools aimed at improving workflow efficiencies in legal practices….