The Seventh Circuit Court has revived a retaliation claim from a law professor at the University of Illinois in Chicago. The professor, disciplined for including a redacted racist slur on an exam, asserted that his academic speech warrants protection under the First Amendment. This decision underscores the ongoing legal debate over the extent to which…
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has halted the enforcement of an executive order issued by the Trump administration against the law firm Perkins Coie LLP. This order was challenged on grounds of representing Hillary Clinton during her 2016 presidential campaign. The judge described the executive order as “viewpoint discrimination, plain and simple.” The decision…
A recent decision by a Washington federal judge has brought significant attention to the intellectual property landscape surrounding agricultural patents. The judge has vacated a previous ruling that invalidated a U.S. patent for the Staccato cherry variety, a patent owned by the Canadian government. The reversal was instigated by the discovery that the earlier decision…
Former New York Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau has filed a lawsuit against ESPN and the NFL in Manhattan federal court. The legal action stems from a recent episode of the sports documentary series “30 for 30,” which depicts Gastineau confronting acclaimed Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre over a contentious sack. The suit highlights…
Soltura LLC is challenging Heineken NV’s attempt to dismiss a trademark counterclaim rooted in the No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act. Contrary to Heineken’s position, Soltura asserts that protections under the Act extend beyond the original proprietor or their successor for trademarks confiscated by the Cuban government. For further details, refer to the report…
Labcorp, a prominent clinical lab provider globally, has taken its appeal to the full Federal Circuit, arguing that a prior loss it faced in the Court concerning a patent linked to a $384 million decision in Texas is indicative of the ‘balkanization’ that has emerged in the court’s treatment of patent obviousness issues. The company’s…
LVMH, the luxury goods conglomerate, is facing legal challenges as a company specializing in innovative display technology for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has filed a lawsuit against it. The plaintiff, whose platform enables users to showcase their NFTs on wearable devices, has brought the action in Texas federal court. The case hinges on allegations that LVMH…
The pharmaceutical titan Novartis is engaged in a complex legal battle to prevent the release of generic versions of its cardiovascular medication, Entresto. This has resulted in a series of legal actions, including multidistrict litigations, cases filed in various circuit courts, and actions involving the federal government. As Novartis seeks to maintain its market exclusivity…
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has invalidated all claims of a patent related to payment software, which had been asserted against more than 20 companies within the payment industry. This decision marks a victory for Askeladden LLC, a known player in challenging extreme patent claims. The ruling eliminates potential legal constraints for the…
In recent developments, women attorney groups alongside a coalition of state attorneys general have implored the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss South Carolina’s efforts to bar Medicaid recipients from selecting Planned Parenthood as their healthcare provider. This plea emphasizes the patients’ autonomy in choosing their healthcare providers and their ability to enforce this choice legally….
The settlement between 3M and plaintiffs in a multidistrict litigation (MDL) concerning defective combat earplugs has resulted in a significant reduction in the federal caseload. According to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the resolution of this MDL contributed to a 14% decline in the number of pending cases in federal district courts over…
A San Francisco federal jury has rendered a guilty verdict against Rowland Marcus Andrade, the CEO of NAC Foundation LLC, on charges of fraud and money laundering. The jury found that Andrade, a Texas businessman, had illicitly obtained over $10 million from investors, with the scheme involving former lobbyist Jack Abramoff. These convictions carry significant…
In a bid to influence the U.S. Supreme Court, a patent owner is advocating for a detailed examination of the Federal Circuit’s practice of issuing one-word orders in patent cases. This initiative seeks to address and potentially reshape the existing protocol surrounding courts’ summary judgment procedures. The discussion hinges on the need for greater transparency…
In a key development for Delaware corporate law, legislation aimed at restricting stockholder litigation possibilities advanced to the full Senate. This proposal, which has the potential to limit stockholder lawsuits against state-chartered corporations for fiduciary duty breaches or for access to corporate books and records, progressed after a brief committee hearing that appeared to support…
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has agreed to review a final initial determination regarding an alleged patent infringement by Optimum Communications Services Inc. The case pertains to Optimum’s patent for passive optical network equipment. The initial decision found no infringement, prompting a review by the ITC. However, in a separate matter, the ITC decided…
Stanley Black & Decker and its subsidiary, Dewalt Industrial Tool, are currently embroiled in a legal battle surrounding allegations of a defective miter saw that resulted in personal injury. The lawsuit, filed in New Jersey, highlights the challenges and potential liabilities that manufacturers face when product safety is called into question. This lawsuit is one…
In a legal dispute involving trade secrets acquired during an asset sale, PaLIoT Solutions Inc. asserted that a Michigan federal court should refrain from reviewing a bankruptcy court order concerning the matter. On March 12, 2025, PaLIoT Solutions informed the judge that the issue had already been resolved in the bankruptcy proceedings. However, the opposing…
A former attorney has been sentenced to over three years in prison after admitting to using fake identification to secure employment at various law firms in Florida, California, and other locations. This follows his disbarment in Ohio. Federal prosecutors reported that the individual in question, whose name has not been disclosed, engaged in these actions…
A company involved in the production of saliva collection devices for COVID-19 testing has decided to withdraw from ongoing legal disputes with Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics at the Federal Circuit. This decision follows the cancellation of 183 of Longhorn’s patent claims by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The PTAB’s cancellation was deemed a…
In what could be a significant precedent in data privacy litigation, the cryptocurrency firm Transak has been sued in Miami. The lawsuit arises from an alleged data breach and the company’s delayed response to the incident. As cybersecurity continues to be a critical concern for businesses, this case emphasizes the essential nature of vendor due…
Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Ltd. have initiated legal action against counterfeiters in a federal court in Chicago. The suit, filed on Tuesday, aims to dismantle a network of e-commerce retailers accused of leveraging Liverpool’s substantial popularity to distribute counterfeit merchandise across the United States. The legal steps underscore the club’s commitment to protecting…
The Delaware Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with SB 21, a bill proposing amendments to the state’s corporate law. After a recent hearing, the measure has been sent to the House for further consideration. Proponents, including Amy Simmerman, a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and Lawrence Hamermesh, professor emeritus at Delaware Law…
John Squires, a renowned partner with experience in advanced technologies and intellectual property at Dilworth Paxson, has been nominated by the Trump administration to take over as the head of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The nomination for Squires to become Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the…
The legal community in Florida is currently examining the possibility of severing ties with the American Bar Association’s (ABA) accreditation process for law schools. This discussion has been spurred by a recent court order from Florida’s Supreme Court, critiquing the ABA for its emphasis on diversity within accreditation standards. Florida Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz…
TikTok is facing legal challenges after being accused of copying a company’s live streaming software to introduce a new feature on its platform. As per the allegations, TikTok did not adhere to the open source requirements set by the original software developer. The complaint was filed in a California federal court, bringing attention to TikTok’s…