A coalition consisting of 20 states and the District of Columbia recently initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in response to significant modifications to the $3.6 billion Continuum of Care (CoC) program. This lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, challenges changes…
Amnesty International has unveiled a report shedding light on systemic gender-based violence against women human rights activists and journalists in Cuba. The report, released on Tuesday, demands an end to these practices, which are reportedly being used as mechanisms of control. Covering incidents from 2014 to 2025, the report highlights that Cuban women who challenge…
As the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) approaches its fifth anniversary, it has been demonstrating increased assertiveness in its regulatory activities. Recent developments have highlighted the agency’s commitment to enforcing data privacy, with the imposition of substantial penalties and the establishment of comprehensive guidelines on emerging issues like cybersecurity audits and artificial intelligence. In a…
Saks Global has initiated legal proceedings in a Texas federal court to prevent a former high-ranking executive from its Bergdorf Goodman subsidiary from joining Nordstrom Inc. The lawsuit alleges that the executive violated non-compete agreements and retained confidential trade secrets by downloading sensitive information prior to her resignation. This legal action follows a series of…
In a legal move raising pressing concerns in the tech and media industries, nine regional news outlets, including The Virginian-Pilot, Los Angeles Daily News, and Hartford Courant, have initiated litigation against Microsoft Corp. and OpenAI Inc. The action, recently filed, accuses the companies of unauthorized use of copyrighted material to train their generative AI models….
Health plans have renewed legal action against Biogen Inc., asserting that the company engaged in anticompetitive practices to maintain its market dominance for the multiple sclerosis drug, Tecfidera. This comes after an Illinois federal judge received a refined complaint that addresses previous pleading deficiencies, laying out details of the claimed scheme. The insurers are alleging…
In a legal skirmish involving proprietary technology, Boeing contends that a Colorado company, accused of sharing privileged documents with the aerospace giant, has voluntarily waived its right to maintain their confidentiality. The development arises amid allegations by the Colorado firm that Boeing misappropriated its technology for NASA’s moon program. Boeing made this assertion in a…
Foley & Lardner LLP faces a malpractice lawsuit filed in Delaware Superior Court by three former officers of a defunct food recycling company. The plaintiffs allege that the law firm was negligent in its representation during a Chancery Court case, which resulted in a $1.6 million judgment against them. This case underscores the critical responsibilities…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to hear the case between Cox Communications and major music labels, including Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group, marks a pivotal moment in defining the liability of internet service providers (ISPs) for copyright infringements committed by their users. This case, which originated in 2018, centers…
The U.S. Department of Justice recently approached a New York federal court, requesting approval to release comprehensive materials related to the late Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal investigation. This development surfaces under a new law designed to increase transparency around cases of public interest. The DOJ is seeking permission to disclose documents, including search warrant results, travel…
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to confront pivotal issues regarding Internet Service Provider (ISP) liability and the procedural paths for challenging state-issued subpoenas. These cases, to be deliberated in the upcoming oral argument session, promise to address complex questions with significant implications for stakeholders across the technology and legal sectors. Central to the session…
The upcoming session at the U.S. Supreme Court highlights significant cases concerning internet service provider (ISP) liability and state subpoena disputes. The decisions could have vast implications for corporate liability and constitutional challenges. On Monday, the court will hear arguments on whether ISPs, such as Cox Communications Inc., can be held liable for failing to…
The ongoing legal battle surrounding Netlist’s accusation against Google and Samsung has taken a significant turn with the involvement of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division. Both entities have stepped forward to advise the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on the parameters of exclusion orders in the…
The estate of legendary musician Johnny Cash has filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola, claiming the company used a sound-alike singer to mimic Cash’s iconic bass-baritone voice in a television commercial without obtaining proper consent. This legal action was initiated in a Tennessee federal court and accuses Coca-Cola of violating the federal Lanham Act, alongside infringing…
Adrian J. Perry, a partner at Covington & Burling LLP, seamlessly merges two worlds: law and music. Despite having a well-known rock star father, Perry’s early ambitions were rooted in law rather than the music industry. His career path was clear to him even at the tender age of six, as his early fascination with…
Adrian J. Perry, a partner at Covington & Burling LLP, has carved out a unique niche at the intersection of law and music. Growing up with a prominent rock star father, Perry was exposed to the music industry from an early age. Yet, it wasn’t his father’s fame that drew him towards music. Instead, Perry…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued new guidance, affirming that artificial intelligence (AI) will not receive preferential treatment in the patent process. This update replaces previous directives from the Biden administration, yet legal experts suggest that the changes are minimal. Details from Law360 reveal that the stance on AI inventorship remains relatively…
A recent ruling by a Delaware federal judge has determined that two patents related to content transfer, initially issued to Philips, are invalid due to their abstract nature. This decision marks a substantial legal victory for Intel Corp, which stood accused of infringing on these patents. The case revolved around the technical definition of the…
A legal dispute has emerged involving nine professional models who have filed a lawsuit against a Denver nightclub. The models, in their filing, allege that the club used images of them in promotional materials without obtaining their consent, purportedly damaging their professional reputations. This legal action emphasizes the importance of consent and intellectual property rights…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has undergone significant changes under the direction of its new leader, impacting the landscape of inter partes reviews (IPR) and post-grant reviews (PGR). These proceedings are essential tools for challenging the validity of patents after they have been granted. The institution phase, where the decision to proceed with…
In the ongoing copyright lawsuit involving Databricks, a federal magistrate judge in California has issued a caution to the company’s legal team regarding their conduct during witness depositions. The case concerns allegations by a group of writers that Databricks improperly used copyrighted material to train its artificial intelligence models. The judge has specifically instructed the…
A fire alarm system design company has initiated legal action in a North Carolina federal court, alleging that two government contractors involved in projects at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune altered building plans and removed copyright information without obtaining consent. The complaint asserts that these contractors modified the original designs and omitted the designer’s copyright…
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to delay a ruling on the legitimacy of the Trump administration’s decision to dismiss the head of the U.S. Copyright Office. This decision is pending resolution of other cases concerning the removal of a Democratic Federal Trade Commission member and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This delay highlights the…
The U.S. Supreme Court has opted to delay its decision regarding the legality of the dismissal of the U.S. Copyright Office chief, an action taken during the Trump administration. This judicial hesitation is contingent upon the resolution of other pivotal cases dealing with the terminations of high-ranking officials, including a Democratic Federal Trade Commission member…
In a recent legal maneuver, Marsh & McLennan Agency has approached a New York federal court alleging that a competitor has engaged in a concerted effort to poach key personnel and clients. The lawsuit claims that this rival meticulously targeted an experienced employee, along with their roster of high-net-worth clients, to bolster its nascent yacht…