Federal Judge Cautions Samsung and ZTE Lawyers Over Inappropriate Court Communications in Ongoing Antitrust Case

In a recent development in the ongoing legal battle between Samsung and ZTE, a federal judge from California has issued a sharp warning to attorneys on both sides concerning communications with court staff. The dispute centers around the licensing practices of standard essential patents, which have been a contentious point in the antitrust case. The judge admonished the legal teams not to contact court personnel about the current status of their pending stipulation, emphasizing that any future improper communications could lead to sanctions. For further details, refer to the Law360 article.