Last week’s highlights on Law360 have captured considerable attention, featuring prominent law firms and compelling stories that resonated within the legal community. The focus was on the firms and expert analyses that sparked widespread discussion and engagement. Law360 consistently covers fast-evolving legal challenges, offering insights across a multitude of specialized topics and jurisdictions. For those…
A Colorado federal judge recently dismissed Amgen’s legal challenge against the state’s drug price cap legislation. The court determined that Amgen, a leading biopharmaceutical company, does not face “direct regulation” under the current law, rendering the company without standing to file the lawsuit. As a result, the price cap system remains intact, providing the state…
A recent trademark dispute has emerged between Groq, a company known for its work in generative artificial intelligence inference chips, and a New York-based endocrinologist who has renamed her company “Groq Health.” A federal judge in Manhattan has ruled that the court does not have the authority to instruct the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office…
The portrayal of Duke University in HBO’s series “White Lotus” has attracted attention as a character is seen wearing Duke apparel during a mental health crisis. University officials have expressed their concern over this depiction. However, intellectual property attorneys suggest that HBO is probably within its legal rights to use the university’s imagery under the…
Two advertising technology companies have reportedly reached a settlement to conclude a lawsuit pending in an Arizona federal court. The legal dispute centered on allegations of patent infringement concerning a method claimed to be innovative for loading advertisements on websites. This development marks the collaborative end to a contentious issue within the tech sphere. For…
Amnesty International has recently reported that Serbian authorities have employed the controversial Pegasus spyware against two investigative journalists affiliated with the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN). Both journalists targeted in February 2025 focus on uncovering state-sponsored corruption. The report underscored that the journalists received a Viber message from an unknown number, containing a link which…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to prioritize the human rights of local populations in their recently finalized border agreement. This plea comes as both nations work to resolve a long-standing border conflict that has seen significant tensions and violence, notably the 2022 clashes that resulted in the deaths of at…
The manufacturer of Dr. Martens footwear is seeking to maintain legal action against an affiliate of fast-fashion titan Shein, alleging that the company has engaged in the sale of counterfeit products. The case reportedly hinges on claims of Shein violating the terms of an earlier settlement agreement concerning intellectual property. Dr. Martens argues that it…
In a significant development in the legal arena, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., has issued a partial injunction against an executive order from the Trump administration that targeted the prominent law firm WilmerHale. The ruling was handed down on Friday by Judge Richard Leon of the US District Court for the District of Columbia,…
In a statement reflecting deep considerations about the judiciary’s role in maintaining the integrity of legal systems, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor addressed students at Georgetown University, emphasizing the necessity for judges to exercise “fierce independence.” Justice Sotomayor’s remarks underscore the current dynamic challenges confronting the rule of law and the judiciary’s essential responsibility…
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup, has moved to dismiss a class action lawsuit brought by journalists and authors. The plaintiffs accuse Anthropic of improperly using their copyrighted works to train its large language model, Claude. Before the California federal court, the company asserted that its application of the works in training its AI model was…
Former Federal Trade Commission Democratic commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya have initiated legal proceedings for their reinstatement after being terminated by President Donald Trump. Their lawsuit contends that their removal was unlawful, citing a violation of federal law and a significant Supreme Court precedent established 90 years prior. Counsel for Slaughter and Bedoya…
In a recent legal discussion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit was urged to mandate warrants for the search of cellphones at U.S. borders. This argument was presented in the context of the case of Chinwendu Alisigwe, a convicted money launderer, whose phone was searched at John F. Kennedy International Airport without…
In a precedent-setting legal decision in Broward, Florida, a jury awarded an unprecedented $826 million to the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The lawsuit revolved around allegations against Wells Fargo, accused of mismanaging a trust set up for 2,000 children of the tribe, resulting in substantial financial losses. The trust, established in 2005 and purportedly valued…
“`html The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping back from its controversial climate change disclosure rule. Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda stated that the SEC’s action marks the end of “the Commission’s involvement in the defense of the costly and unnecessarily intrusive climate change disclosure rules.” This decision comes after SEC Solicitor Tracey…
In a recent legal development, a federal judge in Utah has ordered a MasterCard unit to pay over $2.8 million in legal fees following a trade secrets lawsuit deemed “objectively specious.” The suit, brought against two former McKinsey consultants, was criticized for its aggressive litigation tactics. These consultants later established a significant competitor in the…
The United States Supreme Court is poised to address a contentious issue regarding religious tax exemptions as it hears arguments concerning the Catholic Charities chapter in Wisconsin. This case scrutinizes whether the state’s denial of a tax exemption, typically granted to churches and religious schools, infringes upon constitutional protections of religious freedoms under the First…
A recent decision by a federal court in New Jersey has brought changes to the legal battle involving AIG and a newly established insurer led by former AIG senior executives. The legal action, centered on alleged trade secrets theft, has encountered adjustments as the court deemed certain claims inadequately supported. These claims include interference with…
A federal judge in North Carolina has upheld a jury verdict against a Chinese pool parts supplier accused of false advertising and deceptive business practices. Seeking to overturn the decision, the company attempted to introduce new arguments that were not presented during the original trial. This move was rejected by the court, affirming the earlier…
In the aftermath of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake hitting central Myanmar, Amnesty International has called upon Myanmar’s military rulers to allow humanitarian aid to flow freely and without restriction to those in need. The appeal emphasizes the need to dismantle administrative hurdles that often delay aid from reaching affected communities. Amnesty’s statement also highlights the…
In an ongoing legal saga, eight U.S. states, spearheaded by California, have requested the Supreme Court to uphold a temporary order by a Massachusetts federal judge mandating that the Department of Education reinstate over $65 million in grants. These funds, directed at alleviating teacher shortages, were revoked in February due to objections against diversity, equity,…
Fashion trade associations are rallying behind a shoe designer seeking to have the U.S. Supreme Court review her case. This legal matter involves an appeal against a Second Circuit decision that had revived a copyright infringement suit filed by a photography studio. The associations argue that there is a pressing need for greater predictability in…
In a surprising move, US President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order targeting the prominent law firm WilmerHale. The order focuses on the firm’s employment practices, specifically spotlighting its past association with individuals tied to the Mueller special counsel investigation, including former Special Counsel Robert Mueller and his aides Aaron Zebley and James Quarles….
The Ninth Circuit recently upheld the dismissal of a derivative suit initiated by a venture capital firm over its $11 million investment in a 3D printing company. The appellate panel agreed with the lower court’s decision, which dismissed the case on the grounds of existing and ongoing “outside entanglements” between the involved parties. These complexities…
In a pivotal decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has ruled that former Maine district court judge Charles Budd Jr. must face allegations of creating a hostile work environment through unwanted advances toward a contract worker. The court’s decision pivots on Budd’s supervisory role over drug treatment counselor Samantha Pike, highlighting…