In a recent legal development, Axonics has been cleared of allegations that it infringed upon three patents held by Medtronic. The patents in question are related to a bladder and bowel control device. This verdict was reached by a federal jury in California on Wednesday. You can delve into the specifics of the case through…
Canada’s British Columbia (BC) Ombudsperson welcomed on Tuesday the government’s commitment to compensate survivors of the province’s internment of a Doukhobor sect in the 1950s. However, the office raised concerns about the compensation plan, citing inadequate consultation with survivors and unclear eligibility criteria. The BC Ombudsperson’s office detailed these concerns in a statement. BC Ombudsperson…
By Craig Clough (September 18, 2024, 10:59 PM EDT) — An attorney for MGA Entertainment and its CEO told a California federal judge Wednesday that his clients may seek a mistrial in the intellectual property dispute between MGA and hip-hop moguls T.I. and Tiny Harris, which could end the third jury trial between the parties….
In a novel fraud case, a North Carolina man has been accused of using artificial intelligence on platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube to illicitly generate approximately $10 million in revenues. At his initial court appearance on Wednesday in New York, the defendant denied any wrongdoing. This case raises significant questions about the…
In a recent legal development, a California jury has determined that Kelly Mi Li, the executive producer and star of the Netflix series “Bling Empire,” is liable for nearly $900,000 in owed damages to a former business partner. The jury awarded almost $700,000 for breach of contract and fiduciary duties, in addition to $200,000 in…
The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has highlighted the ongoing deterioration of human rights in Russia, in a report published recently. The report accused the Russian government of engaging in “systematic human rights abuses” as part of a “government strategy to control all spheres of life, both public and private, and to suppress dissent towards…
The US Senate has voted down two distinct pieces of legislation related to in vitro fertilization (IVF), underscoring the deepening partisan divide on fertility issues. On Tuesday, the Senate rejected the Right to IVF Act, introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), as well as the IVF Protection Act, co-sponsored by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and…
The Council of the EU condemned the systemic oppression of women in Iran in a statement released on Monday, coinciding with the anniversary of Mahsa Jina Amini’s death. Amini, who died in custody, had been arrested for allegedly failing to adhere to Iran’s strict dress code for women. This tragic incident has sparked international outcry…
The Federal Circuit recently vacated a lower court’s decision that invalidated Astellas Pharma’s patent for an overactive bladder medication based on claims related to a natural law. The higher court determined that the lower court’s ruling was improper since the generic drug manufacturers accused of infringement did not present that argument. This turn of events…
Nintendo is facing a patent infringement lawsuit in Washington federal court. The suit has been filed by an Irish firm that holds rights to numerous BlackBerry inventions, specifically targeting the technology utilized in controllers for Nintendo’s Switch console and additional gaming accessories. For more details, you can read the full text here.
The Fifth Circuit has reversed a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) bargaining order against a legal support consulting firm. The court determined that certain workers within the bargaining unit are supervisors and, therefore, cannot unionize under federal labor law. This decision marks a notable development in the realm of labor relations, particularly for firms operating…
VLSI Technology LLC is pushing back against Intel Corporation in a legal battle concerning patent licenses. VLSI contends that the lawsuit, in which Intel claims it already holds licenses for a range of VLSI patents, should be either dismissed outright or moved from the Delaware federal court to a more favorable venue in Texas. This…
Modelo and Constellation Brands have initiated legal action against a Texas-based beer distribution company, alleging that it is selling and advertising products that closely mimic the distinct names, color schemes, and trademarks of their popular beers, such as Corona, Pacifico, Barrilito, and Victoria. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, seeks to address what the plaintiffs…
The chairman of the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts has introduced new judicial staffing legislation, a month after the Senate passed its own version of a bipartisan bill that seeks to create 66 new and temporary judgeships over the next decade. This legislative push aims to alleviate the mounting workload pressures faced by the…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has officially made permanent a pilot program that provides patent owners with preliminary feedback on proposed amendments during America Invents Act (AIA) reviews. This initiative, initially launched as a temporary measure, aims to streamline the process of amending patent claims by offering early guidance, thereby enhancing the efficiency…
The highest court in Georgia has decided not to take up an appeal from a neurosurgeon in his nearly $102 million lawsuit. This decision allows the lower court’s ruling to stand, which found that a patent docketing contractor used by the remote law firm FisherBroyles cannot be held liable for a missed patent application deadline….
A significant portion of attorney fees accumulated by an anti-abortion pastor, Mark Lee Dickson, was dismissed by a judge in a recent legal battle in Texas. The case represents the latest development in the ongoing legal disputes surrounding the state’s restrictive abortion laws. In a particularly heated hearing in Austin, where accusations of lies and…
In a recent address, Colorado Solicitor General Shannon Stevenson urged appellate lawyers to utilize their cases to maintain judicial sensitivity to the experiences of real people. Stevenson articulated concerns that recent judicial decisions, exemplified by the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on true threats, often overlook the significant harm inflicted on victims. As highlighted in her…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported a significant increase in violence against civilians by Islamist armed groups in Burkina Faso. According to the organization’s recent statement, more than 6,000 deaths have been documented in the first eight months of 2024 alone, with around 1,000 of these being civilian casualties. This violence is primarily attributed to…
Article McGill University’s student union announced Monday that its Board of Directors made a split decision to revoke the club status of the pro-Palestinian group Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR) after sustained pressure from the university administration and threats of funding cuts. This decision was reached after McGill University delivered a 60-day ultimatum to…
A Pennsylvania jury on Wednesday cleared SeaWorld’s Philadelphia-area park, Sesame Place, of accusations that minority children faced discrimination by costumed performers who allegedly ignored them during character parades.
A marine research organization and a state cultural resources agency have urged the North Carolina Business Court to exclude testimony from attorneys in a contract dispute concerning the usage rights of images and videos of the shipwreck attributed to the infamous pirate Blackbeard. The legal contention revolves around the admissibility of such testimony, which both…
In a significant decision for ongoing talcum powder litigation, U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp in New Jersey has ruled against a proposal from plaintiffs’ lawyers to consolidate two cases for the first federal bellwether trial. This ruling brings into sharp focus the ongoing complexities of mass tort litigation involving Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products….
Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood producer, has been arraigned on a newly unsealed indictment. The charges against Weinstein include criminal sexual act in the first degree, to which he pleaded not guilty. This development marks another chapter in the ongoing legal battles surrounding Weinstein, who has faced numerous accusations of sexual misconduct. For more detailed…
Amnesty International has called for a comprehensive investigation into the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) amid accusations of torture and extrajudicial killings. These charges are linked to the LDF’s Operation Hard Fist, which was initiated earlier this year to tackle escalating violent crime by confiscating illegal firearms from gang members. Amnesty International’s concerns were formally addressed…