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The acting director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has once again affirmed that patent owners can eventually assume their patents will not face challenges through inter partes reviews (IPRs), a stance which reportedly unsettles many in the legal community. This decision is reshaping the strategies that attorneys employ when navigating the…
The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons has formally requested that the U.S. Supreme Court review a recent decision by the Ninth Circuit. The association contends that this decision could confer excessive regulatory power upon the government over the use of a patient’s own stem cells. The core of the argument is the extent to…
In an unusual episode in a Florida federal courtroom, a plaintiff managed to irritate both a prosecutor and the presiding judge by sticking her chewed gum under a courtroom table. This incident later resulted in the gum becoming attached to a federal prosecutor’s skirt, drawing the ire of the presiding judge. He expressed his dismay,…
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed the legality of requiring state bar membership as a prerequisite for admission to a federal district court. The ruling came about as the court stated that these admission rules do not violate constitutional provisions. According to the court’s decision, there are several “legitimate reasons” for imposing such…
The Federal Circuit has mandated a reevaluation of the validity of a drug patent held by Bausch Health Ireland Ltd. by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). According to the court’s decision, the PTAB’s initial assessment lacked sufficient detail to determine its correctness. This directive has been set in motion to take another comprehensive…
The United States Supreme Court has recently clarified the rules for determining the appropriate venue for lawsuits challenging actions by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This is significant for legal practitioners and stakeholders in the environmental sector as it tackles complexities surrounding venue selection. The rulings were delivered through two decisions on Wednesday, each authored…
Albertsons Cos. Inc.’s top legal officer, Thomas Moriarty, has seen a substantial increase in his compensation package following the fallout from the terminated merger with Kroger Co. According to Albertsons’ proxy statement, Moriarty’s total earnings for the fiscal year 2024, which ended February 22, rose to approximately $6.4 million, representing a 34% year-over-year increase from…
Michele Lau, the Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President at McKesson Corporation, experienced a significant decrease in her total compensation for the fiscal year 2025. As reported in a corporate filing, Lau’s earnings amounted to approximately $5.2 million, marking a 41% reduction from the prior year’s total of $8.8 million. The noticeable decline in…
The legal landscape in London experienced several significant developments this past week. Notably, Pogust Goodhead is embroiled in a legal confrontation with mining behemoth BHP Group. Concurrently, Trainline initiated a procurement claim against the Department for Transport, while Sworders auction house took legal action against Conservative peer Patricia Rawlings. Additionally, Nokia faces a patents claim…
This past week in London has been eventful on the legal front. Pogust Goodhead is facing a significant legal challenge from the mining giant, BHP Group. The dispute revolves around claims filed by the renowned class-action firm. In a separate legal action, Trainline has initiated a procurement claim against the Department for Transport. This case…
The latest developments in the sports and legal sectors have caught significant attention this week. Notably, the Los Angeles Lakers have seen a substantial valuation at $10 billion, reflecting the changing dynamics within major sports franchises as ownership transitions. This valuation underscores ongoing trends in the market and investor confidence in the sports industry. In…
The Neil Jones Food Co.’s defense counsel is facing scrutiny after a California federal judge questioned their use of a nearly identical motion that had previously been filed—and lost—by another firm in a separate district case. The conduct, which the judge criticized as “sweeping copy and paste,” has raised concerns over legal practices regarding motion…
O’Melveny & Myers has announced a series of leadership changes, which include the elevation of securities litigation co-chair Matthew Close to the role of vice chair. This appointment is part of a broader reshuffle within the firm’s management, including four new members joining the management committee. Additionally, the firm has appointed new heads for its…
A New York district court judge, William A. Hohauser, has agreed to resign following a probe by the state’s Commission on Judicial Conduct. The investigation alleges that Hohauser made offensive and inappropriate comments to prosecutors and court staff over a period exceeding a year. These alleged remarks occurred between February 2023 and May 2024, surpassing…
At a recent hearing, Philadelphia Judge Daniel Anders imposed a restriction on Marshall Dennehey partner Gary Samms, requiring him to designate substitute counsel in cases where he is unavailable. The measure responds to the complications stemming from Samms’ overloaded trial schedule. Judge Anders noted the unprecedented scheduling issues Samms has caused, citing that Samms has…
A student from Worcester Polytechnic Institute has initiated a personal injury and premises liability lawsuit against the university and its Zeta Psi fraternity. The legal action stems from an incident in which the student sustained significant burn injuries. These injuries are alleged to have occurred when a fraternity member poured denatured alcohol onto an open…
The recent issuance of Order No. 801 by China’s State Council has caught the attention of U.S. intellectual property lawyers, signaling a significant shift in China’s approach to patent enforcement. The directive illustrates China’s evolution into a proactive forum for intellectual property disputes, equipped with advanced mechanisms for economic statecraft. This development necessitates a strategic…
A federal judge in Manhattan has turned down a motion from AlterNet and Raw Story to reconsider the dismissal of their lawsuit against OpenAI. The media companies alleged that OpenAI unlawfully extracted and removed author and copyright data from content used to train its AI model, ChatGPT. The judge’s decision leaves the plaintiffs with the…
The summer session of the Supreme Court is witnessing a significant flow of opinions, with recent rulings that bear substantial implications for corporate and legal communities alike. Notably, a series of decisions announced on a busy opinion day highlighted key considerations for entities engaging with federal regulations in diverse sectors, ranging from tobacco and telecommunications…
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that President Donald Trump likely had the necessary authority to deploy members of the California National Guard, despite opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom. This development arose from President Trump’s decision to federalize the National Guard in response to protests against US immigration enforcement in Los Angeles,…
Latham & Watkins is reportedly poised to secure the expertise of Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz’s dealmaking luminary, Zach Podolsky. This move represents a strategic acquisition for Latham as it seeks to bolster its global mergers and acquisitions practice. Podolsky has been instrumental in steering some of the largest deals during his tenure at Wachtell,…
An analytics company has raised significant concerns regarding a Federal Circuit case related to machine learning patents, claiming that the current state of patent eligibility jurisprudence has reached “its breaking point.” The case in question involves patents developed for using machine learning techniques to optimize TV broadcast scheduling. A panel has previously ruled these patents…
The legal landscape is witnessing a notable shift as a recent report reveals a reduction in the average size of corporate legal teams over the past year. Simultaneously, there is a slight increase in the number of legal departments leveraging technology, such as e-signature and e-billing tools, to boost efficiency. It’s a clear indication that…
In a recent development in the ongoing litigation against Johnson & Johnson, a New Jersey state judge has permitted two attorneys from the Beasley Allen Law Firm to represent a California couple. The couple is part of the growing number of plaintiffs alleging that Johnson & Johnson sold talc-based baby powder products containing carcinogenic substances….