January 28, 2026 – Legal News Feed

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UK Ministry of Justice Commits to Court Infrastructure Expansion to Tackle Case Backlog

Pieter Gunst3 months ago03 mins

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Justice has announced an ambitious plan to enhance court infrastructure, a significant effort aimed at increasing access to justice. This initiative involves the conversion of four temporary Nightingale court buildings into permanent structures in Fleetwood, Telford, Chichester, and Cirencester. These courts, established during the Covid-19 pandemic, have become essential components…

Law360

Anthropic Faces New Copyright Lawsuit from Music Publishers Over AI Usage

Pieter Gunst3 months ago03 mins

In a significant legal challenge facing the artificial intelligence sector, Anthropic has been hit with a second lawsuit from major music publishers. Valued at $3 billion, this new suit accuses the AI firm of mass copyright infringement involving sheet music and songbooks, as reported here. The plaintiffs describe Anthropic’s actions as a “brazen” disregard for…

Law360

Federal Court Criticizes ICE for Non-Compliance in Minnesota, Issues Temporary Restraining Order

Pieter Gunst3 months ago03 mins

The chief judge of a federal court in Minnesota recently issued a strong rebuke to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), citing nearly 100 instances of non-compliance with court orders. This administrative oversight relates to enforcement operations carried out during the previous administration’s tenure, as reported in a detailed piece by Law360. The violations reportedly…

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Seventh Circuit Reviews Pleading Standards in Legal Malpractice and Trade Secrets Case

Pieter Gunst3 months ago03 mins

A former client of Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP has pressed the Seventh Circuit to reinstate her legal malpractice suit, asserting that the district court applied an excessively stringent pleading standard when dismissing her case. The plaintiff contends that the firm mishandled what could have been a significant trade secrets theft claim. According to…

Law360

“Record Surge in US Trade Secret Litigation Reflects Corporate Shift Towards Intellectual Property Protection”

Pieter Gunst3 months ago03 mins

Trade secret litigation in the United States has reached unprecedented levels, with over 1,500 federal cases filed in 2025 for the first time ever. This milestone, reported by legal analytics firm Lex Machina, highlights an ongoing trend of increased reliance on trade secret protection among corporations. The surge in filings is attributed to growing concerns…

Law360

Rise in Trade Secret Litigation: Businesses Bolster Legal Defenses Amid Escalating Cyber Threats

Pieter Gunst3 months ago04 mins

Trade secret litigation has surged to unprecedented levels, with 2025 recording more than 1,500 federal cases for the first time, as detailed in a recent report by legal analytics firm Lex Machina. This trend highlights a growing inclination among businesses to protect their confidential information in an increasingly competitive marketplace. The report also examines key…

Law360

USPTO Targets Fraudulent Trademark Surge with Calls for Severe Sanctions on Chinese Firm

Pieter Gunst3 months ago03 mins

In a recent development, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a call for severe penalties against a Chinese company accused of submitting over 19,000 fraudulent trademark applications. These submissions allegedly used the names of U.S.-licensed attorneys who never reviewed the filings and were sometimes submitted at intervals as short as three minutes….

Law360

Biogen Faces Legal Challenge Over Alleged Anticompetitive Practices for Multiple Sclerosis Drug Tecfidera

Pieter Gunst3 months ago03 mins

Biogen Inc. is embroiled in a legal battle over allegations concerning its multiple sclerosis drug, Tecfidera. The company faces claims that it engaged in anticompetitive practices, specifically by allegedly bribing pharmacy benefit managers to stifle the competition from generic alternatives. An Illinois federal judge has ruled that the amended complaint from health plans sufficiently addresses…

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USPTO Targets China-Based Entity in Crackdown on Fraudulent Trademark Filings

Pieter Gunst3 months ago03 mins

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking “serious sanctions” against a China-based entity accused of improperly filing over 19,000 trademark applications. These submissions were allegedly filed using the names of U.S.-licensed attorneys who did not review the documents. The applications were sometimes submitted at intervals of three minutes or less, raising concerns about…

Law360

Jury Deliberates in High-Stakes Trial of Ex-Google Engineer Accused of AI Trade Secret Theft

Pieter Gunst3 months ago03 mins

The trial of former Google software engineer Linwei Ding, accused of stealing artificial intelligence (AI) trade secrets, has reached a critical juncture as the case is now in the hands of the jury. Federal prosecutors allege that Ding illicitly transferred confidential information from Google’s network to his personal account while clandestinely collaborating with two China-based…

Law360

Copyright Lawsuit Challenges Fair Use in High-Profile Capitol Riot Defense

Pieter Gunst3 months ago03 mins

A jury bias expert is actively challenging the dismissal of a copyright lawsuit involving a report allegedly reused to benefit three defendants implicated in the January 6 Capitol riot. The expert contends in a D.C. federal court that the complete appropriation of her work by an attorney was executed without permission and cannot be justified…

Law360

Jeffer Mangels Elevates Cybersecurity Expert to Vice Chair Role in Strategic Hospitality Team Restructure

Pieter Gunst3 months ago03 mins

Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP has announced a significant leadership change within its global hospitality team, appointing the current co-chair of its cybersecurity and privacy group as the new vice chair. The decision reflects an ongoing strategy to integrate tech and privacy expertise into the hospitality sector, a move driven by the increasing importance…

Law360

Tobey Maguire Testifies in High-Profile Tax Fraud Case Involving $500K Legal Fees Arrangement

Pieter Gunst3 months ago02 mins

Tobey Maguire, renowned for his role as “Spider-Man,” testified in court regarding an unusual payment arrangement involving $500,000 in legal fees. Instead of directing this amount to Thomas Goldstein’s law firm, Maguire rerouted the sum to another poker player to whom the former SCOTUSblog founder was indebted. This revelation emerged during Goldstein’s ongoing tax fraud…

Law360

Eleventh Circuit Deliberates on 2 Live Crew’s Music Rights in Bankruptcy Case

Pieter Gunst3 months ago03 mins

The ongoing legal battle over the rights to 2 Live Crew’s music catalog has taken a new turn as a Miami-based record label argued before an Eleventh Circuit panel that the rap group relinquished their termination rights during a 1996 bankruptcy sale. The record label asserts that the district court mistakenly ruled that the group…

Law360

BMW Withdraws Contempt Motion in Cross-Border Patent Dispute with Onesta IP

Pieter Gunst3 months ago03 mins

In a case that was termed a “battle royale” by BMW, a Texas federal judge permitted the automaker to withdraw its contempt motion against Onesta IP, a licensing company. This legal clash centered around a now-stayed order that demanded Onesta drop German litigation involving U.S. patents. The decision, handed down on a recent Wednesday, marks…

Law360

Trump Nominates Colin McDonald to Lead DOJ’s Anti-Fraud Efforts Amid Rising Financial Crimes

Pieter Gunst3 months ago03 mins

In a move underscoring his ongoing focus on tackling financial malfeasance, President Donald Trump has announced his nomination of Colin McDonald for the new assistant attorney general for fraud role. McDonald, who has been serving as an associate deputy attorney general, is expected to leverage his extensive background in fraud detection and prosecution to spearhead…

Law360

Tyler S. Badgley Appointed CFTC General Counsel as Agency Strengthens Leadership Amidst Regulatory Challenges

Pieter Gunst3 months ago04 mins

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed Tyler S. Badgley as its new General Counsel, effective January 28, 2026. Chairman Michael S. Selig highlighted Badgley’s extensive legal expertise, emphasizing his potential to contribute significantly as the Commission develops regulatory frameworks for emerging markets and asserts its authority over derivatives markets. ([cftc.gov](https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9175-26?utm_source=openai)) Badgley transitions to…

Law.com

Major Law Firms Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Misleading Securities Advice and Compliance Failures

Pieter Gunst3 months ago03 mins

A recent lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri alleges that prominent law firms Husch Blackwell, Morrison & Foerster, and Nelson Mullins provided misleading advice to a venture capital firm regarding securities law compliance. The suit claims that the firms’ guidance led to significant financial losses for the plaintiff….

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PTAB Upholds Bausch Drug Patent Validity, Strengthening Pharma IP Protections

Pieter Gunst3 months ago03 mins

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has reaffirmed its stance in favor of Bausch Health Ireland Ltd. by upholding the validity of a drug patent, following a remand from the Federal Circuit. The decision reiterates the board’s earlier findings that MSN Laboratories failed to prove the patent’s invalidity, a matter that has been a…

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Seventh Circuit Reviews Landmark Clearview AI Settlement with 23% Equity Stake Resolution

Pieter Gunst3 months ago04 mins

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is currently examining an unusual settlement involving Clearview AI, a company known for its controversial use of facial recognition technology. The focus is a settlement agreement that sets a precedent by creating a settlement fund equivalent to a 23% stake in the company. This resolves claims…

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Prime Hydration Reaches Settlement in PFAS Lawsuit, Highlighting Beverage Safety Concerns

Pieter Gunst3 months ago04 mins

Prime Hydration, the sports drink company co-founded by Logan Paul and KSI, has reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in its products. The lawsuit, filed in August 2023, accused the company of containing these toxic substances, which have been linked to various health issues, including cancer….

Law360

USPTO Narrows Patent Challenges: A Reflection on Rigorous Patent Oversight and Innovation Strategy

Pieter Gunst3 months ago02 mins

In a crucial decision impacting patent litigation, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director John Squires recently instituted four new patent challenges under the America Invents Act while denying 25 others. This decision, reported on Law360, reflects the ongoing scrutiny and selectivity in the patent review process. The America Invents Act, enacted in 2011, introduced…

Law360

Delaware Court Awards Arxada $50 Million in Landmark Trade Secrets Case, Setting Industry Precedent

Pieter Gunst3 months ago03 mins

In a significant ruling in the realm of trade secret litigation, Delaware’s Court of Chancery awarded Arxada over $50 million in damages and expenses. This decision arose from Arxada’s lawsuit, where it alleged that the owner of a company it had recently acquired unlawfully took its trade secrets and, alongside family members, leveraged these secrets…

Law360

Christian Music Label Seeks Court Intervention in Gospel Singer’s Intellectual Property Dispute

Pieter Gunst3 months ago02 mins

A prominent Christian music label has petitioned a Georgia federal court to prevent a Grammy Award-winning gospel singer from releasing his forthcoming music. This legal maneuver centers around a disagreement regarding intellectual property rights and substantial royalty payments. According to the filing, the label contends that the singer, alongside his company, is preparing to release…

Law360

Impending Overhaul in Global Patent and Trademark Regulations Set to Transform IP Strategies by 2026

Pieter Gunst3 months ago04 mins

The realm of intellectual property law is poised for significant transformation as policymakers begin implementing shifts in patent and trademark regulations in 2026. These changes are set to influence the way corporations and law firms approach their IP strategies, demanding a keen adaptability to remain competitive. Among the pivotal developments, the attenuation of patent holder…