In a significant development for patent law, the Federal Circuit on Wednesday declined to reconsider its previous decision affirming the dismissal of Edwards Lifesciences’ infringement suit against Meril Life Sciences. The core of Edwards Lifesciences’ argument centered on urging the court to narrow its interpretation of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safe harbor…
A neurologist from Vanderbilt University testified on Wednesday during Tom Girardi’s criminal fraud trial in California federal court, stating that the disbarred attorney likely exaggerated his cognitive problems in late 2020. The testimony comes at a time when Girardi’s law firm was collapsing into bankruptcy amidst mounting legal issues. The neurologist suggested that Girardi believed…
Commercial contracts litigation saw a significant increase in 2023 following a deep decline in 2022, attributed to the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, as indicated in a recent report. This shift in litigation trends highlights the evolving legal landscape as businesses navigate post-pandemic challenges and disputes that were perhaps deferred during the height of the…
Sidley Austin’s disputes practice in Singapore is undergoing significant changes. The firm recently saw partner Jennifer Lim depart for Duxton Hill Chambers. Simultaneously, it is preparing to lose its global arbitration, trade, and advocacy co-leader, Friven Yeoh, who is set to join Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. For more details, visit the source article.
A comprehensive report released on Wednesday has revealed pervasive racial biases within New Zealand’s police force, particularly against Māori, the Indigenous people of New Zealand. According to the first phase of the Understanding Policing Delivery (UPD) research programme, law enforcement is significantly more likely to stop, use force on, and prosecute Māori compared to NZ…
Defense contractor RTX is currently in a legal dispute with a manufacturer over whether an upcoming trial concerning trade secrets should be closed to all “non-U.S. persons.” The trial, which centers around the design of a mechanical bearing used in the U.S. military’s “StormBreaker” bomb, is set to take place next week. For more details,…
FTC Noncompetes Rulemaking The Federal Trade Commission suffered its first definitive loss Tuesday in the push to ban employment noncompete agreements. This setback, however, is unlikely to be the final word on the matter, given the probability of an appeal and the existence of two other pending challenges. These cases are viewed as tests of…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently presented an argument to the U.S. Supreme Court, asserting that not all new regulations require the solicitation of public comments. Specifically, the agency contended that the process of seeking public input before implementing a new rule mandating home address requirements for trademark registration would impose an undue…
The Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine has ratified the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), thereby formalizing Ukraine’s status as a state party to the treaty. The legislative vote saw overwhelming support, with 281 deputies voting in favor and just one against. This move follows President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s introduction of the bill on…
The Eleventh Circuit Court recently affirmed an Italian artist’s victory in a copyright dispute involving a California-based artist, Joe Morford. The lawsuit centered around artwork from both artists that featured duct-taped fruit. The court concluded that the pieces were not “strikingly similar” enough to warrant a copyright claim. For more detailed information, you can read…
An investor in a Pennsylvania craft distillery who accused his former business partner and a bevy of associates of racketeering, fraud, and trade secret violations has failed to persuade the Third Circuit panel or the full court to reconsider his arguments to revive the dismissed case. The investor had hoped to reinstate his claims under…
The legal landscape continues to evolve as significant developments unfold across various jurisdictions and topics. One notable update is that a top-tier law firm is set to establish an office in Paris [Above the Law](https://abovethelaw.com/2024/08/onward-to-paris-see-also/). This move underscores the increasing importance of the French capital in the global legal market. As reported, Ropes & Gray…
Biglaw’s Performance in 2024 Biglaw firms are enjoying a prosperous start to 2024. According to the law firm group at Citi Global Wealth at Work, law firm revenue has experienced a significant uptick in the first six months of the year. This positive trend is partially driven by a 2.9% increase in demand. Above the…
Former FTX executive Ryan Salame has requested that a US judge vacate his conviction or halt any indictment of his girlfriend, asserting that prosecutors breached a deal to cease investigating her if he entered into a plea agreement. The allegations emerged in a federal court filing in New York, only a few months after Salame…
A patent holding company announced on Wednesday that it has filed a lawsuit against AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Deutsche Telekom. The suit alleges that these telecommunications giants are obstructing the development of a market for Wi-Fi calling by bundling the service with their voice and text offerings. This legal move could have significant implications for…
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a 200-word description of a ballot initiative to enshrine a right to abortion in the state’s constitution was valid, determining voters will see the initiative on the statewide general election ballot. This development follows a rigorous legal battle between the Arizona Right to Life organization and Arizona…
Earlier this week, a new lawsuit filed against Fenwick & West posits that the Biglaw firm’s role as attorney for a cryptocurrency client induced the plaintiff to invest. The plaintiff, Seven Peaks Ventures, invested in Prime Core Technologies, the parent company of crypto company Prime Trust, purchasing 700,000 shares in the Series A funding round,…
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has been barred from entering the country by Taliban authorities. Representatives informed Afghanistan’s TOLO News that the prohibition was due to Bennett allegedly being assigned to spread propaganda and being untrustworthy. The regime also accused him of exaggerating minor issues. Bennett, who was appointed to his…
At the Democratic National Convention, former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a pointed critique of former President Donald Trump, expertly leveraging his own controversial rhetoric against him. Obama addressed the persistent misinformation and fearmongering that she and her husband faced, stating, “For years, Donald Trump did everything in his power to try to make people…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has successfully defended against a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit filed by a California trademark lawyer who is under investigation for alleged misconduct. The lawyer, facing a disciplinary matter related to his associates supposedly allowing their assistants to sign trademark applications, sought additional information about the origins…
The North Carolina Business Court has recently resolved two significant legal matters, setting a precedent for future cases within its jurisdiction. The court determined the future of a $17 million trust embroiled in a dispute between its trustees and Atrium Health. This decision clarifies the handling of significant family trusts and their governance. Concurrently, the…
On Wednesday, a federal judge in Boston announced that he would permit briefing on the matter of whether he should recuse himself from the case of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the convicted Boston Marathon bomber. Tsarnaev is currently seeking a new sentencing trial, citing allegations of potential jury bias. The judge’s decision will play a significant role…
A telecommunications company has agreed to pay a $1 million fine for transmitting spoofed robocalls featuring a deepfake of President Joe Biden’s voice, urging New Hampshire residents not to vote. Lingo Telecom, based in Texas, came to a settlement with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as announced today by the agency. The FCC emphasized that…
The share of Black students in the incoming class at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has dropped significantly in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling that effectively banned the consideration of race in undergraduate admissions. According to a report by Bloomberg, the class of 2028 will be composed of 5% Black students, down…
A Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, country music festival and its advertising firm are facing a copyright infringement lawsuit. The plaintiff, a photographer, alleges that his photo of two women riding a mechanical bull was used without permission to market the event. The lawsuit was filed in North Carolina federal court on Wednesday, raising important questions…