The State Bar of California has officially entered into an $8.25 million agreement with Kaplan Exam Services LLC. This new contract marks a significant shift from the previous four-decade collaboration with the National Conference of Bar Examiners, which provided the Multistate Bar Examination. The transition to Kaplan’s services aims to revamp the bar examination landscape…
In a recent legal development, a California federal judge expressed a willingness on Tuesday to narrow down counterclaims made by a man accused by OpenAI of obstructing the AI innovator from trademarking its name. The judge criticized the counterclaims, stating they were excessively broad and motivated by irrelevant “disgruntlement” against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. You…
Article A Chicago tech manufacturer is challenging the jurisdiction of the Western District of Texas, arguing that LinkedIn profiles are insufficient grounds to keep the case there. This legal battle centers on microchip patents and involves a private equity-funded litigation outfit led by an ex-Microsoft executive. The manufacturer is seeking to move the case away…
Controversial ex-attorney Lin Wood took the stand Tuesday in a defamation case brought against him by three of his former law partners over social media posts in which Wood claimed they tried to criminally extort him after his firm’s dissolution. Wood told jurors he only took to social media to defend himself. For more details,…
American-Israeli 3D printing company Stratasys has initiated a pair of infringement cases in Texas federal court against a group of Chinese-based entities. The claims assert that the companies behind Bambu Lab-branded printers have been designing, manufacturing, and selling products that allegedly infringe on several of Stratasys’ patents. For more details, read the full article on…
In a recent decision, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has largely invalidated claims of a fracturing patent held by U.S. Well Services LLC. The patent, which was challenged by Halliburton Energy Services Inc., faced scrutiny under the PTAB’s examination and was found lacking in several respects. This development significantly impacts U.S. Well Services’…
Article Summary In a recent development in the federal criminal trial of Tom Girardi, a former in-house accountant provided emotionally charged testimony. The accountant initially described Girardi as “lucid” but later portrayed a decline in his mental state in the month leading up to the bankruptcy of Girardi Keese. This testimony adds a complex layer…
A Delaware federal judge ruled on Monday that Novartis is unlikely to demonstrate it is entitled to an injunction preventing MSN Pharmaceuticals from launching a generic version of Entresto, its top-selling drug. However, the judge briefly stayed the release of the generic drug to allow Novartis to appeal to the Federal Circuit. For more details,…
The federal judge responsible for overseeing Elon Musk’s X Corp. lawsuit against advertisers has recused himself from the case. Judge Reed O’Connor of the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas submitted a brief letter stating that the case should be reassigned to another judge through the standard procedure. The lawsuit has now…
As the 2024 U.S. Presidential campaign intensifies, legal institutions and professionals find themselves intricately linked to the political dynamics reshaping the nation. UC Law San Francisco is leveraging its connection to Vice President Kamala Harris in an attempt to boost enrollment. Whether her presidential campaign will indeed lead to an increase in applications remains to…
Singapore has emerged as a pivotal hub for Big Law firms aiming to capture deal activity across the Asia-Pacific region. However, this strategic focus comes with its unique set of challenges, especially as law firms grapple with high operational costs and a notable decline in transactional work. Leading U.S. law firms have increasingly shifted their…
Nike Inc.’s lawsuit against New Balance Athletics Inc. alleging infringement of its Flyknit patents will proceed, according to a recent ruling by a Massachusetts federal judge. The court rejected New Balance’s arguments that certain allegations were barred by a previous Federal Circuit decision involving Adidas. This development allows Nike’s claims to advance further in the…
A former assistant general counsel for Panoramic Health presented arguments to a Colorado federal judge, asserting that her wrongful-termination lawsuit against the company should proceed. Filed in May, the suit claims the termination occurred after she reported compliance issues within the organization. In response to the company’s motion to dismiss, the attorney reasoned that her…
Indian firm Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has been at the forefront of legal industry developments. Last month, the firm hired a team of over 50 capital markets lawyers from rival IndusLaw, effectively depleting IndusLaw’s capital markets team. The firm has also aggressively hired lateral partners from other competitors. Cyril Amarchand’s growth trajectory mirrors India’s economic expansion,…
The Second Circuit appeals court has requested that a lower court reassess the timeliness of Tinder owner Match Group’s notification to its insurer regarding claims from a product developer. The developer alleges he was not compensated for creating the popular “Super Like” feature on the dating app. This adjustment potentially impacts the insurance coverage available…
In a significant development for the tech industry, a Federal Circuit panel on Tuesday summarily affirmed the victories of Twitter and Google before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The issue at hand concerned patents related to targeted advertising software. The panel upheld the decision, agreeing with the earlier judgment that the patents were…
The California State Bar has entered into an $8.25 million, five-year contract with Kaplan, aimed at developing a new state-specific bar exam. This agreement signals a shift away from the conventional national standardized test format towards a custom-tailored California Bar Exam. The contract, signed on Tuesday, is part of a broader effort to facilitate a…
A Pennsylvania federal judge declined to order a new trial in a patent infringement suit involving Globus Medical Inc., a decision that will uphold the jury’s verdict in favor of the medical device manufacturer. The judge determined that the jury’s findings were supported by sufficient evidence and that they were not confused by the legal…
US District Judge Reed O’Connor has recused himself from Elon Musk’s lawsuit alleging that advertisers targeted X, formerly known as Twitter, with an illegal boycott. O’Connor, who holds stocks in both Tesla and Unilever, was seen as Musk’s preferred judge in the lawsuit against the World Federation of Advertisers and other large corporations. Musk’s X…
Recent data collected by legal recruiting company Macrae indicates a noticeable uptick in lateral partner movements within the top 50 Biglaw and Magic Circle firms during the first half of 2024. This increase, which stands at 17% for corporate partners alone, reflects a broader trend within the industry that shows no sign of abating. The…
A class action lawsuit has been filed challenging the NCAA’s ban on athletes who have played in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) from participating in Division I hockey. The complaint alleges that the NCAA and its member institutions have agreed, through specific bylaws, to unlawfully boycott players from the CHL. The legal action claims this…
The Justice Department (DOJ) is exploring the possibility of breaking up Alphabet Inc.’s Google following a landmark antitrust ruling by Judge Amit Mehta, which found that Google monopolized the online search market. While the breakup effort is a rare and significant move, less severe measures are also on the table. These include forcing Google to…
A former University of Denver law school student lost a disability-based retaliation claim against the school following a failed externship, marking the end of a five-year litigation saga. The court granted the University’s summary judgment motion while denying Ethan West-Helmle’s motion for reconsideration over a prior denial to recuse the judge. Judge Raymond P. Moore…
In a legal battle that has spanned nearly a decade, a Nevada federal court has concluded that the manufacturer of a roulette-style gambling machine did not infringe upon a patent for a distinct card shuffling machine. The lawsuit, centering around a “rotatable shuffler,” culminated in a Las Vegas jury delivering a verdict of no infringement….
The Federal Circuit has fully revived the patent claims for Allergan’s bowel treatment drug, Viberzi, in a recent decision. This reversal overruled a previous determination by a Delaware federal judge, who argued that the claims did not satisfy the requirements for obviousness-type double patenting or the written description. This restoration could have significant implications for…