An antitrust lawsuit has been filed in federal court in Manhattan against Zillow Inc., accusing the online real estate marketplace of maintaining an unlawful monopoly in the residential data listing market. The suit, led by counsel for Compass Inc., claims that Zillow’s policies could have detrimental effects on market competition, alleging that the company has…
In a recent legal development, U.S. District Judge Gregory Woods dismissed a case that challenged the security of Visa Vanilla gift cards. The plaintiff, Ira Schuman, represented by law firm Wolf Popper, claimed that Visa’s branding led him to believe these cards were protected from scams. However, after the cards he gifted to employees were…
The Federal Circuit has announced the inclusion of Jennifer Wu, a founding partner at Groombridge Wu Baughman & Stone, in its advisory council. This council plays a critical role in examining and suggesting improvements to the court’s rules and operational procedures. Wu’s appointment signifies her influence and potential contribution to enhancing court operations. For further…
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released a report highlighting the significant economic impact of copyright infringement on the U.S. economy. According to the report, copyright violations are responsible for billions of dollars in economic losses each year and have led to the disappearance of hundreds of thousands of jobs. This report underscores the pervasive…
The wave of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) litigation continues to surge as numerous major corporations face allegations of breaching fiduciary duties concerning employee benefit plans. Recently, Crane Co., among others such as UnitedHealth and Northrop Grumman, was accused in a class action of improperly utilizing over $11.6 million from an employee pension plan….
An allegation has surfaced involving Emil Bove, a nominee for the Third Circuit judicial position and former acting deputy attorney general at the U.S. Department of Justice. A whistleblower complaint filed by a dismissed DOJ official claims that Bove encouraged the department to ignore court orders. This controversial accusation raises critical questions about Bove’s conduct…
James Sottile, the Chief Legal Officer of Light & Wonder, is set to retire after seven years navigating the company through a challenging legal landscape. Sottile’s tenure has been marked by a number of legal disputes from rivals, notably involving intellectual property issues. One such case featured regulatory filings that detailed litigation with Aristocrat over…
In a recent ruling, a federal court determined that Yale Law School is not required to allow a disabled graduate student additional time to complete her dissertation. The student, identified as Jane Doe, was seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent her discharge from the program. She argued that her disability was not adequately accommodated and…
The recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in Haptic Inc. v. Apple Inc. highlights a crucial aspect of royalty analysis in patent litigation. On June 3, the court denied Apple’s request for production of communications related to damages models between Haptic and its litigation funder. Apple contended these…
In a recent development that has intensified an ongoing legal battle, the Trump administration contends that a district court has defied an order from the Supreme Court concerning the deportation of immigrants to third countries. This assertion comes less than a day after the Supreme Court permitted the administration to proceed with such deportations. This…
In an effort to align with a growing trend among law firms, Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP has announced that it is rebranding to Kasowitz LLP. This decision is part of a larger movement within the legal industry where firms are opting for more concise and streamlined identities. Shortening firm names is seen as a way…
In a strategic expansion of its intellectual property capabilities, Greenberg Traurig LLP has announced the addition of a new technology litigator to its San Francisco office. The litigator in question hails from the prestigious law firm Hogan Lovells and will join Greenberg Traurig as a shareholder. This move is poised to bolster the firm’s expertise…
The American Bar Association (ABA) has announced a new national research project aimed at understanding the current state of mental health among attorneys. This initiative seeks to provide an updated benchmark of the issue, coming nearly a decade after a similar study was conducted in 2016. The project aims to shed light on the mental…
The New York mayoral democratic primary may have captured significant attention, but Manhattan residents are also gearing up to vote for their preferred Democratic candidate for Manhattan District Attorney. Civil litigator Patrick Timmins has entered the race, challenging incumbent DA Alvin Bragg. Timmins has criticized Bragg’s handling of safety issues within New York City’s transit…
Welcome to The Talent Report, where key insights into the composition of talent within the major law firms are unveiled. This comprehensive overview delves into various aspects of Big Law’s personnel, capturing crucial data on titles, ranks, and demographics. The focus lies on understanding who makes up this vital sector and how they are distributed…
Dechert LLP has made a significant addition to its Washington D.C. office by bringing on board the former assistant chief counsel of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Investment Management. This strategic move aims to bolster the firm’s advisory capabilities in financial services and regulatory issues. The recruit is expected to enhance Dechert’s…
The fast-paced development of the GOP tax-and-spending package has generated a significant mobilization among Washington lobbyists, eager to sway the upcoming Senate legislation. Following the presentations of both the House and Senate versions, which propose renewals to much of the 2017 tax law, various stakeholders—from corporations focused on preserving clean-energy credits to universities aiming to…
David Bissinger, a partner at Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger in Houston, has discovered an intriguing synergy between his legal career and his passion for high-end audio equipment. In a unique approach, Bissinger utilizes sophisticated audio systems, including a subwoofer, to enhance his courtroom presentations during mediations. By delivering “deep, resonant bass,” he ensures the…
Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. recently defended itself in a New Jersey federal court against allegations of racial discrimination made by a former in-house data privacy attorney. The attorney accused the company of bypassing her for a position in favor of a less qualified candidate. According to Johnson & Johnson’s argument, the lawsuit lacks any…
Sabastian Niles, once a prominent figure at Wachtell Lipton, has made a notable transition to Salesforce, a move that has piqued the interest of many in the legal and tech communities. As the newly appointed president and chief legal officer of Salesforce, Niles is leveraging his background in high-tech corporate law to influence the strategic…
In a recent briefing to Congress, a senior judiciary official highlighted significant cyber vulnerabilities within PACER, the federal judiciary’s online public repository of court documents. These concerns arise at a time when cybersecurity threats are increasingly becoming a focal point for federal agencies, underscoring the need for enhanced protections to safeguard sensitive legal information and…
The Federal Circuit has affirmed a decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that invalidated a series of claims in a DivX streaming patent. This decision dismissed an appeal to revive two claims, aligning with the PTAB’s findings that Unified Patents successfully demonstrated the claims were invalid. Unified Patents, known for challenging patent…
The Tenth Circuit Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling, rejecting a motion by a former general counsel of a medical device company aimed at sanctioning the law firm Loeb & Loeb LLP. The ex-general counsel argued that the firm initiated a baseless lawsuit against him on behalf of his previous employer. This decision by…
In the realm of legal writing, the challenge transcends mere grammatical correctness. Lawyers, from junior associates to senior partners, often grapple with a more profound difficulty — mastering the art of meaningful revision. Recent occurrences of attorneys submitting briefs embellished with artificial intelligence hallucinations underscore the need for attorneys to move beyond perfunctory edits. According…
Recent incidents where attorneys filed briefs with errors caused by artificial intelligence highlight the importance of moving beyond superficial revisions to truly master legal writing. Many attorneys, from junior associates to senior partners, grapple with effectively revising their work. According to Ivy Grey at WordRake, the key to improvement lies in deeper engagement with the…