For those who missed it, Law360 recently spotlighted the law firms, stories, and expert analyses that attracted significant attention last week. This coverage serves as an essential recap for legal professionals looking to stay informed about the latest trends and developments within the legal sphere. Articles and insights are part of Law360’s robust offerings, which…
A New York federal magistrate judge has proposed default judgments totaling over $54 million against 85 companies and individuals for failing to respond to Abbott Laboratories’ long-running trademark lawsuit concerning gray-market diabetes test strips. The recommendations were formally filed this past Thursday, marking a significant development in a case that has spanned nearly a decade….
On August 23, 2024, Delaware’s top federal judge issued an order mandating the owner of a Texas-based patent litigation business to appear in court. The judge cited concerns of “potential fraud on the court” and “misconduct” by the firm’s counsel. Additionally, the business owner has been instructed to pay $53,000 in accrued sanctions due to…
Maxell Ltd. has requested the U.S. International Trade Commission to impose a permanent ban on TCL Corporation’s importation of specific smart television models. Maxell asserts that these televisions infringe on several of its patents. The company argues that despite being well aware of Maxell’s patent portfolio, TCL continues to import the allegedly infringing products. For…
Cognizant TriZetto Software Group Inc. has filed claims of trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract against its competitor, Infosys Ltd. TriZetto alleges that Infosys improperly utilized proprietary information regarding TriZetto’s software to create competing products and services. The detailed claims were lodged on Friday, asserting the misappropriation of “closely guarded” software secrets by Infosys….
On March 8, 2024, the world bid farewell to Alvin Attles, Jr., a towering figure both on and off the basketball court. Known for his remarkable career with the Golden State Warriors, Attles later distinguished himself as a lecturer at Stanford Law School, where he co-taught the institution’s inaugural Sports Law course. Born in 1936,…
Tom Girardi has urged a California federal judge to dismiss the majority of wire fraud charges against him, asserting that a 1960 U.S. Supreme Court ruling indicates he was merely receiving legally required wire transfers. Girardi’s defense argues that the charges lack merit based on this precedent, which could have significant implications as the trial…
A Delaware judge has confirmed the $12.9 million verdict against Caterpillar in favor of machinery manufacturer Wirtgen, following allegations that Caterpillar infringed on five of Wirtgen’s road-milling machine patents. Caterpillar’s efforts to overturn the decision were based on equitable defenses, asserting that the patents were unenforceable due to an unreasonable delay in the patent application…
The Ninth Circuit on Friday reversed a prior ruling that had exonerated Atrium Medical Corp. from a $52.8 million breach of contract suit brought by C.R. Bard. The original decision had concluded that Bard engaged in patent misuse by demanding royalties after the expiration of its medical device patent. The appellate court, however, found that…
Amidst the towering demands of the legal profession, a growing number of legal professionals are venturing into side businesses that double as passion projects. One such example is the story of former Skadden associates who have transitioned from Biglaw to running a successful cookie business called Brune Kitchen. As highlighted in an article by Above…
According to recent data from Citi Global Wealth at Work’s law firm group, the landscape of partnership within Biglaw firms is shifting significantly. In the first half of 2024, the growth of income or nonequity partners saw a marked increase. This development contrasts with a decline in the headcount of equity partners during the same…
Anthropic Legal News Anthropic, a company specializing in artificial intelligence, has challenged a preliminary injunction request from multiple music publishers who are alleging that copyrighted lyrics were used to train Anthropic’s chatbot, Claude, without proper authorization. According to Anthropic, the publishers have failed to demonstrate that they would experience irreparable harm before the case goes…
The US Supreme Court on Thursday, in a 5-4 decision, allowed the enforcement of an Arizona election law requiring prospective voters to provide “satisfactory evidence of citizenship” upon registering to vote. However, the court kept two lower court blocks on related laws that prevent those with unverified citizenship status from voting in presidential elections or…
An effort by AT&T to dismiss one of the patents involved in a protracted lawsuit concerning 4G LTE network services was rejected by a federal judge. The judge indicated that AT&T’s motion was both almost a year overdue and legally unsound. The ruling underscores the ongoing complexities and procedural nuances in patent litigation involving major…
Former CVS executive Adam Korn is currently facing a lawsuit for allegedly disclosing CVS’s proprietary information to aid the Chickasaw Nation in a legal case. The allegations suggest that Korn revealed confidential details regarding the company’s reimbursement practices. This case highlights potential vulnerabilities in corporate trade secret protections and underscores the importance of stringent internal…
A former attorney from Reed Smith LLP has brought a case before a New Jersey state court, claiming gender discrimination. The ex-attorney has argued that the firm needs to disclose pay data for nonequity partners over several years to substantiate her claims. For further details, you can read more in the original article here.
Florida-based e-cigarette manufacturer VPR Brands has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against its competitor, Ashh, in a Michigan federal court. VPR alleges that Ashh’s products unlawfully incorporate its patented technology for an “electronic inhaler” and atomizer system. For those following developments in the vaping industry, the legal battle signifies ongoing tensions as companies strive to…
A Pennsylvania federal judge has denied a request from direct purchasers of pharmaceuticals to compel the leaders of Abbott Laboratories and other companies to express “subjective beliefs” about sham patent litigation they allegedly engaged in. The decision dismisses the purchasers’ concerns that the companies would alter their stance on certain issues during trial. This ruling…
A couple awarded a $1.2 million default malpractice judgment against their former lawyer have requested that a Colorado state judge hold the attorney’s wife in contempt. This request follows her statement in a deposition where she admitted to failing to verify the existence of joint bank accounts with her husband and neglecting to bring documents…
How Appealing, the first blog dedicated to appellate litigation, offers a weekly roundup of key legal developments. Here are some noteworthy highlights: Bob Bauer, a law professor, discusses the implications of the GOP’s latest attempts to influence the election process. Even if the Supreme Court dismisses the plea, Bauer suggests that the party will continue…
Missouri Attorney General Andy Bailey has hit an obstacle in his attempt to investigate Media Matters for America (MMFA), courtesy of U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta. Bailey aimed to scrutinize the liberal outlet for what he described as “aggravated mean to Twitter” and causing distress to Elon Musk. However, in a recent ruling, Judge Mehta…
Black judges in Michigan are disproportionately targets of complaints compared to their White counterparts, according to a new report by the National Center for State Courts in collaboration with the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission. This report illustrates the stark reality of racial disparities in the judicial complaint process. One of the key findings of the…
The Federal Circuit has determined that Dish Network is not entitled to a $3.9 million fee stemming from its successful defense in a patent lawsuit against Realtime Adaptive Streaming. This decision, authored by Texas federal judge Alan Albright, concluded that the lower court judge misused his discretion when he labeled the case “exceptional” due to…
A recent decision from the Sixth Circuit has affirmed that an insurance unit of AIG is required to pay $37 million for failing to defend and indemnify Amway and its parent company, Alticor, during a legal dispute with major record companies. The contention involved the use of copyrighted music in advertisements. The ruling represents a…
In a notable ruling, a Massachusetts federal judge has determined that defense contractor RTX Corp. cannot bar non-U.S. citizens from attending an upcoming trade secrets trial. The trial, set to commence on Tuesday, will however implement specific restrictions on the visibility of certain exhibits, including diagrams, to courtroom observers. This decision underscores the balance courts…