In a legal challenge set to test the boundaries of executive power in Canada, the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF), alongside John MacKinnon and Lisa Lavranos, has filed a lawsuit in Federal Court seeking to overturn Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s request for prorogation of Parliament. The legal action aims for a judicial declaration that…
Amnesty International has raised concerns following the assassination of Lim Kimya, a former Cambodian-French opposition politician, in Bangkok, Thailand. Kimya, who was a vocal critic of the Cambodian government, was shot by a gunman on January 7, 2025, as he arrived from Siem Reap, Cambodia, accompanied by his wife and uncle. The Bangkok Post reported…
Legal News Amnesty International has called on Ugandan authorities to reverse a military tribunal’s decision and release lawyer Eron Kiiza, who was recently convicted of contempt of court without a trial. Kiiza, who attempted to represent opposition leader Kizza Besigye, was reportedly denied access to the area reserved for lawyers during a court hearing and…
Morrison & Foerster LLP has managed to recover from the recent departure of its Singapore corporate partner, Steven Tran, to CMS. Tran will be relocating back to Hong Kong with his new firm. Details about the change can be found in the original article, but access may require a subscription. For more information, visit the…
A federal judge in West Virginia has granted class action status to consumers alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by a plaintiffs’ law firm. The claims revolve around unsolicited robocalls made to individuals, soliciting their involvement in litigation concerning contaminated water at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. This development marks a significant…
In a session held on Wednesday, Brooklyn federal prosecutors advocated for the Second Circuit to overturn a lower court’s contentious decision regarding the bribery convictions connected to the notorious FIFA corruption case. The appeal focuses on the involvement of a former 21st Century Fox television executive and an Argentine marketing company. The prosecutors argue that,…
In a noteworthy development for patent law, a federal judge in California has delivered a partial victory to Netflix in its ongoing legal battle with Broadcom. Broadcom had accused Netflix of patent infringement, but the judge found a claim concerning one of the disputed patents invalid. This decision rested on the idea that the claim…
A longstanding patent dispute involving Thryv Inc., the operator of YellowPages.com, and Click-to-Call Technologies LP has reached a critical juncture. A Texas federal magistrate judge has recommended that Thryv be prevented from contesting the final claim of Click-to-Call’s patent, which deals with technology for making anonymous phone calls. Notably, the judge stopped short of determining…
The United Services Automobile Association (USAA) encountered a skeptical response from a Federal Circuit panel this past Wednesday. The panel scrutinized USAA’s argument concerning the invalidation of claims within its check deposit patent, linked to a substantial $218 million verdict against PNC Bank. USAA contended that the administrative board’s decision to invalidate the patent claims…
In a significant legal development, Delaware’s chancellor has approved a substantial $176.16 million attorney fee award in connection with a lawsuit challenging excessive director compensation at Tesla. This fee is allocated to three law firms involved in the Tesla stockholder class action suit. The resolution of this legal matter promises to benefit Tesla by approximately…
In a legal resolution between corporate rivals, PowerPlan Inc., a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, has agreed to a $24 million settlement. The settlement addresses claims from a competing firm established by former PowerPlan employees. The rival firm alleged that PowerPlan attempted to stifle competition by threatening legal action against them as well as their potential…
As 2025 approaches, corporate employers are grappling with a projection of rising healthcare costs that are expected to grow significantly. According to the Business Group on Health, the anticipated increase is 7.8%, marking the highest rate of growth in over a decade. Similarly, consulting firm Mercer forecasts a 5.8% rise in total health benefit costs…
Federal prosecutors in New York have brought allegations against a quantitative trader, accusing him of illicitly acquiring source code secrets valued at billions, from his previous employer to benefit his own trading enterprise. An indictment, which was unsealed on Wednesday in the New York federal court, outlines the accusations concerning this purported theft of intellectual…
The discrimination lawsuit involving plaintiff William Brown has taken a notable turn, with the details now reframed to emphasize his status as a veteran rather than previous narratives. This strategic shift in the argumentation might have implications for the case’s outcome and broader interpretations of discrimination laws. It’s an illustration of how plaintiffs can maneuver…
The nomination of a judicial spouse with overt affiliations to the “Make America Great Again” movement for a significant role in the Department of Justice has stirred conversations within legal circles. Details regarding the specific responsibilities of the position or the precise credentials of the nominee remain sparse at this point. However, the connection to…
Constellation Energy Corp. is reportedly on the verge of acquiring Calpine Corp., a move that could result in one of the largest transactions yet seen in the power generation industry. The potential deal, valued at approximately $30 billion including debt, is currently under negotiation with Calpine’s private equity owners, according to individuals familiar with the…
In an unprecedented legal saga, North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Allison Riggs has appealed to the federal judiciary to intervene in the state’s electoral process, seeking to secure her recent re-election victory against procedural challenges. Justice Riggs, who was re-elected by a narrow margin over her Republican rival Jefferson Griffin, now finds her position…
In a recent legal development, Martin Shkreli has urged a Brooklyn federal judge to involve the writer and producer of the unique Wu-Tang Clan album in discussions regarding their rights to the album. This request comes as a cryptocurrency project that acquired the album moves forward with a lawsuit accusing Shkreli, a former pharmaceutical executive,…
Lina Khan, the current Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), recently defended her tenure amidst growing scrutiny regarding her post-inauguration plans. In remarks, Khan reflected on the accomplishments under her leadership, stating, “It’s humbling to realize what we’ve achieved in such a short time, and this extraordinarily level of impact from this small a…
Recently, retired Justice Stephen Breyer made headlines by stepping back into the legal spotlight as he appeared to hear a challenge concerning a cruise ship ordinance in the First Circuit. This revisitation comes as Breyer, who served as the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit from 1990 to 1994,…
The Supreme Court’s December petition roundup includes significant cases that may reshape campaign finance and corporate liability landscapes. Notably, J.D. Vance’s campaign is challenging financial regulations, potentially having broader implications for campaign contributions and election financing. In parallel, the court is set to address a $1.6 billion RICO claim against Samsung, scrutinizing corporate conduct under…
In a legal standoff, an attorney who is representing himself in a case regarding the sale of unlicensed NFL merchandise has raised objections after a federal judge implied that the NFL’s merchandising division could potentially pursue sanctions. This development adds another layer to the ongoing legal battle surrounding the rights and regulations of NFL merchandise…
In a significant development involving tech giant Apple and a medical software company, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board has issued two rulings limiting Apple’s claims in a patent dispute. This legal battle originally began when the medical software company filed lawsuits against Apple, challenging the tech company’s patents related to health-oriented features of the…
The legal landscape is seeing significant shifts as several Am Law 200 firms are electing a record number of attorneys to partner. This strategic move aligns with the firms’ objectives to meet ambitious growth targets set for the coming year. As reported by The American Lawyer, there’s a prevailing sentiment across the legal sector to…
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Meta Platforms Inc., extricating the tech giant from a sex trafficking lawsuit that was being handled in the state’s multidistrict litigation (MDL) court. This decision removes Facebook, a social media platform owned by Meta, from the umbrella of cases centralized in the MDL system. The legal…