In a bustling week for the legal industry, Law360 spotlighted a roster of impactful law firms and stories that grabbed the attention of professionals. Legal practitioners, keen to keep pace with the rapidly shifting landscape, found a trove of insights in the most talked-about developments. Among the standout narratives, a significant focus lay on the…
On October 10, the Peruvian Congress removed President Dina Boluarte from office after approving a motion of presidential vacancy, citing her alleged “moral incapacity.” This move occurred amidst a surge in organized crime and heightened insecurity within the country. The proceedings began a day earlier when legislators submitted four vacancy motions supported by various parliamentary…
The arrival of John A. Squires as the new head of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) marks a significant moment for the institution. Sworn in late September, Squires brings a wealth of experience and a clear agenda for change. His initial steps are already affecting the understanding and implementation of patent-eligibility doctrine, the…
Los Angeles County has announced a tentative agreement to allocate an additional $828 million to resolve hundreds of claims of childhood sexual abuse within its facilities. This commitment follows a previous settlement of $4 billion revealed earlier this year, marking a significant effort to address a tragic and longstanding issue. The additional funds aim to…
The recent decision by the Minnesota Appellate Court has significant implications for Samsung SDI in the ongoing litigation concerning exploding e-cigarette batteries. The court ruled that Minnesota courts do hold personal jurisdiction over Samsung SDI, a decision that comes amidst a series of lawsuits filed nationally. These cases involve plaintiffs who claim they suffered severe…
Recent developments at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) have drawn significant attention as Deputy U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Coke Morgan Stewart issued a batch of decisions that included both approvals and rejections of petitions. This mixed batch consisted of 19 PTAB petitions advancing while 21 were denied, symbolizing the ongoing evolution…
In a recent decision, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) invalidated a semiconductor patent held by Greenthread. This ruling emerged after thorough scrutiny revealed that one of the parties challenging the patent lacked any direct association with Intel, a connection that could have prejudiced the outcome. The scrutiny surrounding the ties to Intel was…
An attorney in Georgia has stepped down from his role as the head of the state bar’s committee on attorney-client solicitation, expressing his dissatisfaction with the bar’s handling of what he describes as rampant unlawful solicitation of accident victims. The resignation was marked by a strong analogy, accusing the bar of failing to act appropriately,…
The United States Supreme Court has signaled a busy December, announcing it will hear oral arguments in eight significant cases over its December session set for Dec. 1-3 and Dec. 8-10. One of the most anticipated cases on its docket is Trump v. Slaughter, which examines the presidential power to remove heads of independent federal…
The University of Pennsylvania has publicly declined to participate in the Trump administration’s “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” a decision articulated by interim president J. Larry Jameson. Although Penn provided detailed feedback highlighting both alignment and significant concerns, it chose not to endorse the compact’s framework. The initiative offers financial benefits contingent on…
Proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, as highlighted in recent commentary, may significantly impact the recruitment and retention of legal aid attorneys. This program has historically provided a crucial incentive for lawyers to choose lower-paying public interest roles by offering loan forgiveness after 10 years of qualifying payments. However, recent reports…
In a recent legal battle, Workday Inc. has moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former in-house attorney, asserting that the claims of fraud are not adequately substantiated. The case, which has drawn attention in legal circles, involves allegations made by the ex-attorney regarding misrepresentations in business practices. Workday contends that the plaintiff has…
Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP has been appointed to represent a proposed class of investors in a case involving real estate investment trust Broadmark Realty Capital Inc. Investors allege that executives of Broadmark misled them prior to the company’s $787 million merger with Ready Capital Corp. in 2023. This development adds to an ongoing…
In a notable legal move, heavy metal band Slipknot has initiated a lawsuit against the unknown proprietors of the domain slipknot.com. The band alleges that the defendants are illicitly benefitting from the notoriety linked to the Slipknot name. This dispute underscores the ongoing complexities surrounding cybersquatting—a practice where individuals register, sell, or use a domain…
The Trump administration recently sought expedited review from the Supreme Court, aiming to challenge a federal judge’s decision in Illinois that restricts the deployment of the National Guard within the state. U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer argues that the ruling issued by U.S. District Judge April Perry represents a direct challenge to the President’s…
In a significant policy shift, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director John Squires announced on Friday that he will personally decide whether the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) will hear challenges to the validity of specific patents. This authority had been delegated to PTAB judges since the board’s inception in 2012. Squires cited…
U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang is set to preside over a high-profile legal battle involving John Bolton, a former adviser to President Donald Trump. Bolton faces allegations from the Department of Justice regarding the mishandling of classified documents. Judge Chuang, renowned for his extensive experience in criminal law and cases entailing public corruption, will…
In a recent legal development, a federal judge ruled that Costco Travel is not liable in the wrongful death case concerning a visitor at the Royalton Antigua Resort and Spa. The case centered around allegations from the plaintiff that the popular warehouse club’s travel service falsely advertised the resort as a top-tier, family-friendly destination. However,…
This past Thursday, a coalition of 24 U.S. states initiated a lawsuit against the previous administration over the termination of the Solar for All program, a $7 billion grant initiative designed to expand solar energy access to over 900,000 low-income families nationwide. The plaintiffs contend the cancellation violated existing contracts between the Environmental Protection Agency…
The protracted government shutdown has compelled the federal court system to commence scaling back its operations. As of Monday, the courts, having exhausted their financial reserves, will begin reducing their activities, potentially causing delays in case proceedings. This operational reduction is a direct consequence of the ongoing stalemate over funding in Congress, which has left…
As the federal government shutdown extends into its third week, the U.S. federal court system is set to scale back operations starting Monday, October 20, due to depleted funds. This development marks the first instance in nearly three decades where the judiciary has had to furlough non-essential staff, potentially leading to delays in case proceedings….
Liberty Mutual Personal Insurance Company is facing potential sanctions in a St. Louis federal court due to repeated citation errors in legal documents submitted by its attorneys. The court’s decision is pending after the attorneys submitted a motion riddled with citation mistakes. The errors persisted even after a warning, as a subsequent motion contained similar…
The Federal Circuit recently upheld a lower court’s decision that sided with the Texas-based company in a patent dispute. The case involved accusations from an Ohio firm that its competitor infringed upon several patents related to outdoor fencing technology. The reaffirmation by the appellate court confirmed that there was no error in the original interpretation…
In a recent development reflecting the ongoing complexities of U.S. immigration law, Judge Carmel Bove, appointed by former President Donald Trump, has advocated for greater judicial deference in cases related to deportations. Judge Bove’s stance emerges amidst discussions on the balance of power between immigration courts and federal authorities, raising questions about the future of…
In a recent legal maneuver, a coalition of artists and writers has urged a California federal judge to grant class certification in their lawsuit against Google. The plaintiffs allege that their copyrighted works were unlawfully utilized to train Google’s advanced artificial intelligence model. This move to certify the class could have significant repercussions for how…