February 2025

A legal conflict concerning trademark infringement involving Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP has escalated to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The central defendant in this case, who was previously deemed liable for using the law firm’s name in a competing mediation business, has challenged the findings. The defendant argues…

The food startup Eat Just has been ordered to pay $575,000 following a legal dispute over the use of the word “Just” in its branding. A California federal court ruled that Eat Just’s use of the term was in violation of its agreement with the Just Water brand, associated with celebrity Jaden Smith and his…

In a recent court hearing in California, an artist revealed that he felt “shocked” after seeing Disney’s “Moana” in theaters, claiming that the film appeared to be a copy of his own animated work. When the artist accompanied his stepson to watch the movie in 2016, he was struck by the perceived similarities between the…

In a significant legal development, a California federal judge has temporarily halted the mass termination of probationary federal employees that had been ordered by the Trump administration. The court found that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) acted without the necessary authority from Congress when it directed these dismissals. This ruling addresses concerns regarding the…

In a recent legal suit filed in a Massachusetts federal court, OpenEvidence, a company specializing in medical artificial intelligence, has accused a Canadian competitor of orchestrating cyberattacks against its system. The alleged cyber onslaught included numerous attempts aimed at deceiving OpenEvidence’s platform into disclosing parts of its prized AI code. This legal dispute highlights growing…

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board has decided not to pursue disciplinary action against Great Concepts LLC or its former attorney, despite a filing from 2010 that included false information regarding the incontestability of its trademark. The board’s decision was influenced by the significant amount of time that has elapsed since the filing. This decision…

In legal proceedings, the handling of out-of-court statements has always been a contentious issue, balancing the necessity of reliable evidence against the rights of defendants. Currently, the Federal Rules of Evidence hold a significant stance against hearsay, to ensure that evidence quality remains consistent and defendants have the opportunity to confront their accusers effectively. A…

In a significant legal development, Netflix has successfully convinced the Federal Circuit to uphold a favorable ruling from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). This decision is another victory for the streaming giant in its ongoing legal battle against a Broadcom subsidiary concerning chip technology patents. The Federal Circuit’s decision marks another step in…

In a recent legal development, a California federal judge has denied Pepperdine University’s request for a temporary restraining order aimed at preventing the release of Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.’s new series, “Running Point.” The legal contention from Pepperdine centers around allegations that the show unlawfully appropriates themes associated with the university’s “Waves” athletic…

A legal dispute involving Starbucks Corporation and a patent-licensing company’s executive has been resolved, following a recent defamation suit settlement. The controversy arose from statements made by a Starbucks attorney. This resolution comes shortly after the plaintiffs countered the company’s efforts to dismiss the suit according to recent reports. Further details of the settlement remain…

A legal battle between Bose and its rival has escalated to the U.S. Supreme Court, following a Federal Circuit ruling that rendered the rival’s patents invalid due to a settlement from a related infringement case. The rival argues that the decision may discourage future patent settlements, as it suggests that settling an infringement case could…