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Forest River has secured a significant legal victory as it can now collect $5.5 million in enhanced damages following a jury’s determination that inTech Trailers infringed its mountain design trademarks on recreational vehicles. An Indiana federal judge made this ruling on Thursday, increasing the award from $2 million to over $5.5 million to ensure that…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced the promotion of its Deputy General Counsel to the top legal position within the organization. This role, previously held by Rhoda Weeks-Brown since 2018, is critical for steering the legal and regulatory strategies of the IMF. For further details on this internal appointment, read more here.
Legal News JBS USA unit To-Ricos Ltd. has been granted the right to use the “Pollo Picú” trademark in its poultry product sales. This decision was confirmed by the First Circuit on Thursday. The court’s ruling concluded that the trademark had been abandoned by its previous owner, thus justifying To-Ricos Ltd.’s claim. For more details…
A New York state judge in Westchester County has agreed to resign from the bench following charges of judicial misconduct filed by the New York Commission on Judicial Conduct. The allegations include dismissing traffic tickets for friends, sexually harassing a newly appointed judge, and berating court staffers and attorneys. These charges prompted an investigation that…
The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to consider a bill that has already passed the Senate and aims to streamline patent litigation for biologic drugs. This legislation focuses on reducing the number of patents that manufacturers of biologic drugs can assert against biosimilars. The goal is to simplify the pathway to market for biosimilars,…
South Korea-based Hyundai has requested a California federal judge dismiss a lawsuit accusing it of misappropriating a North Carolina startup’s electric vehicle battery material technology. The automaker argues that a contract signed by its Silicon Valley office does not grant jurisdiction to the California district court for this case. The legal dispute centers on whether…
Recent reports indicate that intellectual property activity at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has experienced a slight decline. According to the agency, there has been a noticeable decrease in the number of Section 337 investigations being launched. For further details, you can read the report here.
A Louisiana federal judge has ruled on a 7-year-old legal battle over baby products, declaring the case a “hard-fought patent case” and denying a Louisiana company’s request for nearly $2 million in legal fees. The dispute centered on a patent claim made by a Kansas inventor regarding a pitcher designed for rinsing shampoo out of…
In a contentious intellectual property dispute, an attorney representing hip hop stars T.I. and Tiny Harris presented closing arguments to a California federal jury, urging them to apply “common sense” in determining whether MGA Entertainment’s line of O.M.G. dolls infringes on the trade dress and misappropriates the name, likeness, and identity of the OMG Girlz…
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals has filed a motion in Delaware federal court seeking to dismiss a lawsuit brought by its former collaborator, Acuitas Therapeutics Inc. The suit by Acuitas aims to add its scientists as inventors on patents that Alnylam claims are being infringed by the COVID-19 vaccines produced by Pfizer and Moderna. This legal maneuvering highlights…
An eviction law firm has urged a Colorado federal court to dismiss a proposed class action brought by tenants. The tenants assert that the firm illegally imposed attorney fees prior to the conclusion of their eviction proceedings. The law firm contends the lawsuit is untimely, calling for its dismissal. For more detailed information, visit the…
The app developer Plotagraph has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Federal Circuit ruling which invalidated its patents for creating the illusion of movement in digital photos or videos. The decision was based on the high court’s Alice ruling, which found that the patents were deemed too abstract. The Supreme Court’s clarification on…
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Friday vacated a preliminary injunction that had blocked key provisions of Arizona’s contentious Senate Bill 1260, resulting in the reinstatement of Arizona’s 2022 voter registration and mail-in voting laws which were intended to increase election security. The ruling reinstates two critical elements of the legislation:…
Accusations that U.S. Supreme Court justices are corrupt or merely politicians in robes have been deemed both unwarranted and tremendously dangerous by veteran high court litigator Kannon Shanmugam. He cautions that these allegations threaten to irreparably harm the institution’s legitimacy. For more details on his perspective, visit Law360’s article on this issue here.
“`html The Federal Trade Commission has raised concerns over the extensive data collection practices of social media platforms and video streaming companies. In a critical report, the FTC highlighted that consumers often “do not understand how much privacy they are giving up, largely to facilitate targeted advertising.” The report scrutinizes the common practice of user…
In a shocking and tragic event, Judge Kevin Mullins was killed in court, interrupting a career marked by his fervent advocacy for criminal justice reform. Judge Mullins was particularly known for his efforts to divert individuals with substance use disorders away from incarceration and into treatment programs. This approach has resonated widely, reflecting a progressive…
The Real Value of a Corporate Associate’s Billing The real value of a corporate associate’s billing is a multifaceted issue that continues to be a crucial discussion point among law firm leaders. In a recent exercise, four prominent law firm leaders were tasked with evaluating associates based on several factors. These include the law firm…
In a recent ruling, a Delaware court has ordered Caterpillar to pay approximately $19.5 million in a patent infringement case. This decision highlights the company’s attempts to maneuver around an unfavorable outcome from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) by shifting manufacturing domestically. The court labeled this tactic as “sneaky” and also imposed a rare…
A Manhattan federal judge sentenced a former investment analyst to 30 months in prison for embezzling $2.4 million from investors. The convicted analyst manipulated his backers into believing he was raising funds for a retail startup. His deceptive tactics included impersonating a lawyer based in New York City. For more details on the case, refer…
In a significant development, a Delaware federal jury has awarded $6.6 million to Northwestern University after determining that Universal Robots infringed on claims in three patents related to collaborative robot, or “cobot,” systems. The infringement pertains to specific technological advancements in robotic systems designed for direct human-robot interaction within shared workspaces. For more details, read…
Johnson & Johnson has filed its third bankruptcy in Texas regarding its talc-related liabilities. This move is contentious, with Beasley Allen opposing the Chapter 11 case. The legal firm argues that the proposed compensation, which includes up to $10 billion for talc claimants, is substantially undervalued. Andy Birchfield, a principal at Beasley Allen, referred to…
The legal battle concerning Meta Platforms Inc.’s alleged use of copyrighted books in training its AI model has taken a tumultuous turn. During a virtual case management hearing, San Francisco federal judge Vince Chhabria issued a stern reprimand to the legal team representing authors, including comedian Sarah Silverman, accusing Meta of copyright infringement. Judge Chhabria…
A federal judge in Virginia ruled Thursday that former George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School professor Joshua Wright cannot halt a Title IX investigation into allegations that he exploited his academic influence to seduce female law students, consequently dismissing all but one of his claims against the university. In a decision released Thursday in…
A conservative pundit, whose viral AI-generated video caricatured Vice President Kamala Harris and was shared by billionaire Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit to challenge California’s new laws targeting election-related deepfakes. The content creator argues that these regulations infringe upon the constitutional rights of influencers. The legal action seeks to block the enforcement of these…