In a significant development, President Donald Trump has announced a 10% global tariff following the US Supreme Court’s ruling that curtailed his use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for imposing tariffs. The Court’s decision, described by Trump as “deeply disappointing,” invalidated his previous use of IEEPA to justify tariffs that were primarily…
In a move aimed at alleviating political tensions in Venezuela, acting President Delcy Rodríguez has signed the Amnesty Bill for Democratic Coexistence into law. This legislation seeks to provide a “general and full” amnesty for individuals prosecuted or convicted of political offenses since the beginning of the Chávez era, extending through late January 2026. Rodríguez…
UNICEF has made a pressing call for the urgent release of children currently detained in Iran, raising alarm over their safety and the broader legal implications under international law. The regional director for the Middle East and North Africa, Edouard Beigbeder, expressed deep concern over the uncertain number of minors held and the undisclosed conditions…
Last week, Law360 highlighted some key developments in the legal industry, drawing attention to standout law firms and significant stories that set the tone for the week. Subscribers were treated to a broad spectrum of analysis, touching on fast-evolving legal trends and significant court decisions impacting various industries. Among the most talked-about firms was Skadden,…
In a recent ruling from Minnesota, a federal judge declined to fine a U.S. Department of Justice attorney in a contentious case involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The case centered around the prolonged failure to return an immigrant’s identification documents. The judge’s decision to forgo imposing a fine was overshadowed by her sharp critique…
In a recent dispute over attorney fees, Schneider Wallace Cottrell Kim LLP (SWCK) has petitioned a California federal magistrate judge to secure the $75.4 million fee allocated in the Sutter Health settlement. The original settlement, valued at $228.5 million, aimed to resolve a lengthy antitrust litigation lasting over ten years. SWCK claims that lead counsel,…
The legal community was abuzz on Friday following the decision of federal judges in the Eastern District of Virginia to appoint James W. Hundley as interim U.S. attorney. This choice, highlighted in a recent article on Law360, faced immediate backlash from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. In an unusual turn of events, Blanche took to…
Federal prosecutors in New York have unveiled a startling immigration scam allegedly perpetrated by a group of Colombian immigrants. These individuals are accused of defrauding clients of approximately $100,000 by masquerading as immigration lawyers associated with a fake firm. They orchestrated fictitious hearings, taking on roles as judges and federal agents, complete with counterfeit judicial…
The recent jury verdict in favor of Valve Corporation marks a significant moment in the ongoing battle against patent trolls in the United States. The decision, which is the first of its kind to rule that a patent owner violated state law intended to curb bad faith patent suits, is grabbing the attention of legal…
The recent legal victory by Valve Corporation marks a potential shift in how companies might leverage state laws designed to address patent trolling. This development comes from a U.S. jury finding that a patent owner violated state statutes meant to curb bad faith patent litigation, a decision that could have significant implications for intellectual property…
Centripetal Networks Inc. has made an appeal to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires, seeking the reversal of a 2022 decision that initiated a review of a cybersecurity patent. This patent was previously involved in a substantial judgment against Cisco Systems, although that verdict was later vacated. Centripetal argues that the 2022 decision…
In a recent development, the Seventh Circuit panel expressed reluctance over intervening in jurisdictional concerns involving two major e-commerce counterfeiting cases. The cases hinge on the use of so-called “Schedule A” to combat counterfeit products sold by anonymous online vendors. In litigation targeting these vendors, the issue of jurisdiction has emerged prominently, leading to legal…
New Orleans-based law firm McGlinchey Stafford PLLC has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, marking the end of a firm that has operated for more than fifty years. The filing reveals liabilities exceeding $10 million, accrued through debts owed to former staff and attorneys, workplace vendors, financial institutions, and other creditors. This move follows the firm’s…
In a recent legal development, a California federal judge moved most claims of a harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by a former Matterport executive to arbitration. This decision comes amidst ongoing efforts by CoStar Group to disqualify the law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP in related litigation. While the executive sought a court…
In a recent legal development, BioNTech has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Moderna, with allegations that Moderna’s latest COVID-19 vaccine unlawfully incorporates BioNTech’s innovative “streamlined, domain-based” vaccine technology. This complaint has been filed in the federal court in Delaware, highlighting ongoing tensions in the competitive mRNA vaccine landscape. Details of the filing can be…
Legal developments surrounding the advisors of Jeffrey Epstein have taken a significant step forward. A class of victims in Epstein’s infamous sex trafficking scheme is seeking preliminary approval for a $35 million settlement with two key advisors, his lawyer and accountant, in a New York federal court. This settlement is a pivotal moment in the…
PepsiCo is embroiled in legal proceedings after facing allegations related to the exclusion of a shareholder proposal. The company is accused of improperly omitting a proposal concerning its lobbying activities from the agenda of its annual shareholder meeting. This lawsuit raises critical questions about corporate governance and the transparency of shareholder engagement. The complaint, filed…
In January 2026, attorneys submitting briefs to the Connecticut Supreme Court encountered significant issues when errors introduced by ChatGPT went unnoticed. The legal team had employed the AI tool to streamline their documents by reducing redundancy, adhering to word count limitations, and formatting the filings. However, ChatGPT inadvertently altered legal arguments, leading to inaccuracies that…
In a surprising turn of events, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires has overturned two Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decisions to institute America Invents Act (AIA) petitions. One of these decisions involved his own initial judgment. The reversals were grounded on what Squires identified as “inconsistent claim construction” by the challengers,…
Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has announced his intention to take senior status on October 1, after serving more than 20 years on the bench. His decision opens up a significant judicial vacancy in one of the nation’s influential federal appellate courts, an event closely watched…
In a significant decision, New York’s highest court has reversed a conviction based partly on a video purportedly showing a man sexually assaulting a teenager. The ruling comes amid growing concerns over the reliability of video evidence in criminal prosecutions, particularly as technologies like deepfakes become more prevalent. A deepfake is an AI-driven technology that…
In a bold move set to reshape the transatlantic legal landscape, Perkins Coie and Ashurst are forging a merger that is capturing the attention of legal professionals worldwide. This strategic alignment between two powerhouse firms promises to create a formidable player on both sides of the Atlantic, yet the pathway to this union is fraught…
In a significant development within New Jersey’s legal community, Riker Danzig LLP, a firm with a 156-year history, has announced its closure. Founded in 1882, Riker Danzig has been a cornerstone of the state’s legal landscape, offering a broad range of services from commercial litigation to environmental law. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riker_Danzig?utm_source=openai)) The decision to dissolve comes as…
The Federal Circuit on Friday reaffirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) decision to invalidate a majority of the contested claims in a patent by VideoLabs Collective. The patent, which covers technology for synchronizing data, faced scrutiny when the court decided that VideoLabs had forfeited its argument by introducing it for the first time…
In a recent development that has raised eyebrows within the legal community, a Los Angeles judge has demoted a lead attorney in a significant social media litigation due to several technological failures. According to details shared by Bloomberg Law, the demotion followed the lawyer’s repeated struggles in managing electronic evidence during court proceedings. The case…