The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has permitted a former staff attorney to pursue claims of bullying against two state appellate court administrators. The court decided unanimously that the attorney, Kenneth Bresler, presented sufficient allegations suggesting that Lynn Muster and Mary Bowe engaged in actions driven by “actual malice.” Justice Serge Georges Jr. highlighted that Bowe’s…
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, in conjunction with Handa Pharmaceuticals LLC, has reached a settlement agreement to pay a total of $51.4 million. This settlement addresses allegations concerning AstraZeneca’s actions of compensating generic-drug makers, including Handa, to prevent market entry of competing generic versions of its brand-name antipsychotic drug, Seroquel XR. This case was resolved with a…
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and one of its Texas-based partners are facing allegations of malpractice related to their handling of a financial dispute. This dispute emerged between a social media influencer and a company that engaged the influencer for an amateur boxing event. The core of the issue rests on alleged misunderstandings…
A legal tussle has emerged in Manhattan as two investors have filed a lawsuit against the New York-based law firm Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP. They allege that the firm, along with two attorneys who have since moved to Saul Ewing LLP, misrepresented facts in support of a client now facing charges for allegedly orchestrating…
Samsung has moved to permanently dismiss its patent litigation in Texas against several academic research institutions. The dispute revolved around allegations that Samsung’s Galaxy smartwatches utilized the institutions’ algorithms to monitor irregular heartbeats and other physiological health indicators. This development was detailed in a joint motion filed recently. This legal turn allows Samsung to redirect…
Kannon Shanmugam, a seasoned U.S. Supreme Court litigator and partner at Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP, has been appointed to the Harvard Corporation governing board. The announcement was made recently, adding Shanmugam’s extensive legal expertise to Harvard’s top governing body. This selection draws attention to Shanmugam’s significant experience in handling high-profile court cases…
“`html In recent developments, former President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Leonard Leo, the ex-leader of the Federalist Society, in response to a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade that opposed his tariff plan. Trump’s remarks were disseminated through a Truth Social post where he expressed his discontent with the Federalist Society’s…
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) announced that Connor Raso has been appointed as their acting general counsel. Raso steps into this role following his experience within the PCAOB’s office of the general counsel and his tenure at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For more details on Raso’s appointment, visit the original announcement….
A Washington federal judge recently concluded that a part of a jury’s decision, which cleared Epic Games Inc. of patent infringement involving its Fortnite game platform, consequently led to one of the claims within the patent being deemed ineligible. This decision reflects the complexities and challenges that often accompany patent litigation, especially in the technology…
A recent hearing in a California federal court put Netflix’s intellectual property claims against Broadcom under scrutiny. The case, which hinges on allegations that Broadcom infringed upon five of Netflix’s software patents, saw the presiding judge express skepticism regarding the scope and definitions of these claims. The judge highlighted concerns about the effectiveness of Netflix’s…
The interim United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Process, Sigrid Kaag, has alerted the UN Security Council to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, describing the region as being at a “dangerous crossroads.” In her briefing, Kaag emphasized the severe conditions faced by Gaza’s population, who are “being starved and denied the very…
A federal judge in San Francisco has dismissed the embezzlement charges against Aubrey Jackson Shelton II. Shelton, a former executive accused of unlawfully taking over $2.7 million from a Silicon Valley tech startup, saw the dismissal after a mistrial earlier this year. The ruling was made by District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley, notable for her…
An attorney is urging the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider his legal battle with his former firm, which he accuses of misusing his name and likeness following his termination. The lawyer contends that the dismissal of his claims disregarded both the personal damages he sustained and the stipulations of the Lanham Act. According…
Amnesty International has issued a stark warning regarding the recent suspension of U.S. foreign aid, asserting that it threatens global human rights by halting critical programs. Key services in health care, food security, and humanitarian support have been severely affected, leaving vulnerable groups such as women, children, and refugees without essential protections. The implications of…
An Oregon federal judge recently issued a nuanced ruling in a case involving Columbia Sportswear Co. and a former employee accused of misappropriating trade secrets. The judge partially granted motions from both Columbia Sportswear and the ex-employee, reflecting a balance in the decision-making process. However, the court denied the majority of motions from all involved…
The legal battle over who should lead class actions against TikTok for alleged privacy violations involving minors has reached a critical point. At a recent hearing before U.S. District Judge George Wu in Los Angeles, two factions of plaintiffs’ lawyers laid out their cases for leadership of the litigation process. The lawyers are contesting allegations…
Epic Systems has recently petitioned the Seventh Circuit to direct a lower court to revisit the calculation of post-judgment interest on a $140 million punitive damages award against Tata Group. Epic asserts that the interest accrual should reflect the original 2017 judgment date, rather than a subsequent amended judgment issued five years later. This request…
The family of Steven Bachar, a disbarred attorney who was serving time for felony theft, has filed a lawsuit in Colorado federal court against three medical staff members at the prison where Bachar died. The suit alleges that Bachar’s death from cardiac arrest was the result of neglect by the prison’s medical team. According to…
The Constitutional Court of Peru recently extended the deadline for addressing prison overcrowding by five years, granting the Ministry of Justice (MINJUS) and the National Penitentiary Institute (INPE) until 2030 to resolve the issue. This decision stems from a resolution initially set in 2020, which called for the reduction of prison populations across the country….
A former solicitor for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has expressed opposition to the nomination of John A. Squires as the next director of the agency. In a letter, the former solicitor raised concerns about Squires’ intention to strengthen existing patents. The specific details of these concerns were not elaborated upon in the letter…
The evolving landscape of law firm ownership in the United States is facing another twist as Utah, once a frontrunner in allowing for non-lawyer ownership of law firms, shifts its regulatory focus. While private equity firms are increasingly exploring opportunities within the legal sector, Utah’s regulators have opted for a distinct path, diverging from neighboring…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a joint stipulation to dismiss its civil enforcement action against Binance, its related entities, and founder Changpeng Zhao. This marks a significant development in crypto regulation and enforcement as it indicates a strategic withdrawal by the SEC from pursuing cases tied to unregistered offers of investment…
A former executive at United Therapeutics Corp. has been unsuccessful in his efforts to dismiss an intellectual property lawsuit filed by his former employer. The company alleges that the executive utilized stolen intellectual property to develop a drug for a lung disease on behalf of a competitor. The North Carolina Business Court has decided it…
A legal dispute has emerged in the cannabis packaging industry, as a packaging manufacturer has taken action against a competitor, alleging infringement on their designs and trademarks. The lawsuit was filed in Oklahoma federal court, accusing the competitor of producing knockoff products that mimic the plaintiff’s proprietary designs. The case underscores ongoing challenges in the…
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine recently published a report labeling Russian drone strikes against civilians in Ukraine’s Kherson Province as crimes against humanity and war crimes. The commission asserts that these attacks have led to approximately 150 civilian fatalities since July 2024, citing a sustained campaign targeting local populations and critical infrastructure….