In a notable development for legal professionals navigating the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, ALM’s Law.com Scholar has collaborated with AI legal experts from McDermott Will & Schulte to publish a comprehensive treatise on AI and the law. This publication serves as a pivotal resource, delving into the multifaceted legal dimensions affected by AI, including…
A New Jersey real estate developer and social media influencer, known for his “Flipping NJ” brand, is seeking dismissal of his indictment on charges of operating a Ponzi-like investment fraud scheme and laundering drug money. The defendant argues that the appointment of Alina Habba as acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey was unlawful, rendering the…
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office is currently investigating a “cyber incident” that led to a disruption of its website, email accounts, and phone lines. The disruption occurred on Monday and was publicly confirmed by the state’s top prosecutor. This incident raises questions about cybersecurity readiness in governmental institutions, providing a stark reminder of the vulnerability…
Norton Rose Fulbright is embroiled in a legal dispute with NMBL Technologies, a legal tech company founded by former partners Daniel Farris and Christopher Hines. NMBL has filed a $15 million fraud lawsuit against the firm in Illinois state court, alleging that Norton Rose made false promises to entice its founders to join its Chicago…
In the evolving legal battle over the collapse of the cryptocurrency platform FTX Trading Ltd., customers are intensifying their efforts to hold Fenwick & West LLP accountable for its alleged role. Recent revelations have prompted these customers to argue for an updated complaint against the law firm. The case, filed in Florida federal court, underscores…
McDermott Will & Emery, along with four other law firms and a consulting firm, have reached an agreement to settle claims amounting to $4.4 million. These claims were raised by the Chapter 11 estate of exiled Chinese businessman Miles Guo, who has been convicted of various crimes. The settlement was reached for an undisclosed amount…
The ongoing legal battle between United Services Automobile Association (USAA) and PNC Bank, concerning a $218 million infringement verdict that was recently reversed, has reached a critical stage. USAA has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case, arguing that the Federal Circuit’s decision to allow the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to…
In a significant legal development, a Virginia federal judge has dismissed the remaining claims of a former tech employee’s lawsuit seeking $63 million in damages. The plaintiff alleged that unauthorized copies of his software were improperly used to create alternative software for the U.S. Department of Defense. This ruling marks the conclusion of a contentious…
President Donald Trump’s decision to impose federal oversight on Washington, D.C.’s law enforcement and deploy the National Guard has brought renewed scrutiny to a persistent issue: the vacancy crisis in D.C.’s local court system. The judicial vacancies represent a significant structural challenge at a time when the court system must handle an intricate legal landscape….
In a notable judicial development in Chicago, a federal judge has determined that the prevailing method of handling cases against alleged online counterfeiters requires significant modification. This conclusion comes after the judge earlier this year expressed reservations about lawsuits that combined numerous defendants into single complaints filed anonymously. Such litigation tactics, he suggested, are outdated…
The Federal Circuit has overturned a Utah district court’s decision that invalidated a patent held by PowerBlock Holdings Inc. concerning adjustable dumbbells. The lower court had previously deemed 19 of the 20 claims in PowerBlock’s U.S. Patent No. 7,578,771 invalid, asserting they were directed toward an abstract idea without sufficient detail, thus failing the patent…
The legal battle continues for Leibovitz’s Licensing Co., which has asked the Eleventh Circuit to reinstate its lawsuit against an online magazine accused of using Annie Leibovitz’s photographs without authorization. Central to the case are the stipulations in the licensing agreement that allow Leibovitz to use her work for select purposes, a point the company…
A North Carolina Republican legislator’s campaign for a state Supreme Court seat is under scrutiny following a complaint alleging violations of state campaign finance laws. The complaint, filed by a former director of a voting rights nonprofit, challenges specific donations to the lawmaker’s campaign, suggesting they contravene established regulations. North Carolina’s campaign finance laws impose…
The journey of personal transformation within a professional landscape that prioritizes performance can be isolating. Julie Bonasso, a coach and attorney, encapsulates this reality by noting, “When you stop performing in a system that only rewards performance, it gets very quiet.” Her statement resonates deeply within the high-pressure environments of corporate law and business settings,…
In a heated escalation of the ongoing conflict, five Al Jazeera correspondents were reportedly killed in a targeted Israeli airstrike late Sunday outside Gaza City’s al-Shifa Hospital. The attack claimed the lives of journalists Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, along with camera operators Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, and Moamen Aliwa. The strike also resulted in…
In recent developments within the realm of intellectual property law, Baylor University has initiated legal proceedings against Boston University, alleging trademark infringement concerning the usage of an interlocking “BU” logo. Baylor contends that Boston University’s use of a similar mark could potentially lead to confusion in the marketplace, as both institutions prominently feature this symbol…
In the fiercely competitive legal services market, an Australian firm is positioning itself to attract business from foreign firms by leveraging a specific strategy centered on its full-service offerings and independence. At the heart of this approach is Gadens, led by Mark Pistilli, a seasoned legal professional with over 30 years of experience. Pistilli believes…
As the U.S. Supreme Court’s docket has become more selective, litigants increasingly rely on amicus curiae briefs to capture the attention of the justices and their clerks. These “friend of the court” submissions, often from interest groups, provide additional perspectives and information pertinent to cases under consideration. The prevalence of amicus briefs has surged in…
A Ugandan judge recently refused to grant bail to opposition figure Kizza Besigye, continuing his incarceration on treason charges. The decision was premised on the interpretation of Besigye’s detention period, which the High Court’s Justice Emmanuel Baguma determined commenced from February 21, 2025—coinciding with the date Besigye and businessman Obeid Lutale were officially charged. This…
Norton Rose Fulbright is currently facing legal challenges as it becomes embroiled in litigation with a legal tech company co-founded by a former partner, Daniel Farris. This case highlights the complexities that can arise when legal expertise intersects with technology ventures. The situation gains further interest due to Farris’s past role as the partner-in-charge at…
The Portuguese Constitutional Court has struck down a controversial bill that aimed to amend the nation’s immigration laws, declaring it unconstitutional. The court’s decision was primarily based on the bill’s limitations on family reunification rights, which clashed with Article 36 of the Portuguese Constitution. This provision guarantees the right to form a family and prohibits…
In a significant development for export control enforcement, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently unveiled synchronized criminal and administrative actions against Cadence Design Systems Inc. The case centers on alleged violations of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) through multiple transactions with China, underscoring the U.S….
In June 2025, The Walt Disney Company and Universal City Studios Productions initiated a lawsuit against Midjourney, a San Francisco-based AI image generation company, alleging copyright infringement. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, accuses Midjourney of unlawfully using copyrighted characters from franchises such as “Star Wars,” “Frozen,”…
In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle involving Anthropic, a federal judge has denied the company’s request to pause a copyright case as it prepares to appeal a previous decision. District Judge William Alsup ruled that the trial remains scheduled to commence on December 1, emphasizing that if Anthropic suffers a substantial loss,…
Reddit has recently implemented a significant change by blocking the Internet Archive from indexing its popular threads. This move follows suspicions that AI companies, restricted from directly scraping Reddit, were circumventing these restrictions by accessing Reddit content archived on the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine. This decision alters the Archive’s ability to fully capture the breadth…