Canada’s recent legislative development, Bill C-12, known as the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, has become law following royal assent. This comes amid fierce criticism from 28 domestic and international refugee and migrant rights groups, who labeled the bill a direct attack on refugee and migrant rights. Among the organizations voicing their dissent…
The latest roundup from Law360 highlights the firms and stories that captured the legal community’s attention last week. As the pulse of the legal industry, Law360 regularly brings to light key developments across numerous practice areas, offering insights that are invaluable for both corporate professionals and legal practitioners. Significant developments emerged across various industries and…
The recent ruling by a Texas federal judge has highlighted a significant limitation in addressing counterfeit cases involving utility patents. The decision reinforced the established practice that the most effective legal tool categorized under Schedule A cases does not extend to utility patents, leaving retailers to predominantly rely on trademarks and design patents for enforcement….
A recent legal controversy has emerged following allegations against a former clerk at Williams & Connolly LLP, as detailed in a complaint filed in the District of Columbia Superior Court. The clerk is accused of leaking confidential client information along with internal email exchanges of the firm, claiming that the materials offer “a fun read”…
The Federal Communications Commission’s proposal to require foreign call center operators to communicate in “American Standard English” has met resistance from the National Creditors Bar Association. The association argues that the FCC lacks the jurisdiction to impose language requirements on overseas employees. This development raises questions about regulatory reach and international business operations. Language requirements…
In a significant legal development, a coalition of inventors and entrepreneurs has expressed support for Dolby Laboratories’ efforts to bring a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. This move seeks to overturn a decision by the Federal Circuit, which dismissed Dolby’s appeal concerning a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceeding. Notably, Dolby had emerged…
A North Carolina hemp company has initiated legal proceedings in a California federal court seeking to challenge the trademark of the “Lost Mary” vape, a product registered by a Chinese manufacturer known for the Elf Bar line. The core of the North Carolina company’s argument is that the trademark should be deemed invalid because selling…
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has recently taken a significant step in its ongoing battle against sports betting by filing a trademark infringement lawsuit against DraftKings. The focal point of this legal confrontation is the use of terms like “March Madness,” which the NCAA claims infringes on its intellectual property rights. This move highlights…
Mayer Brown LLP’s request for $21 million in attorney fees was recently denied by a Rhode Island federal judge in the litigation involving the state’s truck tolling program. Despite representing the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the court concluded that the trade group was not the “prevailing party” in the suit. The litigation centered around the…
A legal battle involving Eli Lilly over its obesity and type 2 diabetes drugs has taken a significant turn as a federal judge in California decided to let most of the lawsuit proceed. The case, focusing on allegations against two telehealth companies accused of replicating Eli Lilly’s medications, challenges the boundaries of pharmaceutical patent protection…
The Italian judicial landscape is on the cusp of transformation with an impending referendum set for March 22nd and 23rd, 2026. Italians will decide whether to confirm a constitutional amendment passed by Parliament in October 2025, which aims to restructure the country’s ordinary judiciary. This vote raises critical questions about the separation of powers and…
Amid ongoing legal battles, the Pentagon’s stance on Anthropic, an artificial intelligence developer, remains unchanged. The company continues to be viewed as a “supply-chain risk to national security,” despite a recent judicial ruling that temporarily blocks this designation. This development stems from a preliminary injunction granted by a San Francisco federal judge, which has now…
The North Carolina Business Court is currently navigating significant changes with the retirement of Judge James Gale, a prominent figure known for his pivotal rulings that have shaped corporate law in the state. His departure has left a vacancy that the court seeks to fill with a candidate who can uphold the court’s reputation for…
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has initiated an investigation regarding allegations by an Arizona-based solar company. The company accuses nearly 50 entities of importing solar cells into the United States that allegedly infringe on one of its patents. This inquiry is set to scrutinize the claims, potentially impacting a significant segment of the solar…
In a notable development within the patent litigation arena, a federal judge in New Jersey has agreed with a magistrate’s recommendation to transfer Skull Shaver’s patent infringement lawsuit against The Cut Buddy to a federal court in North Carolina. This move allows for the adjudication of disputes concerning electronic razor technology in a jurisdiction that’s…
Amid rising concerns over the influence of undisclosed funding in the legal system, a proposed reform aimed at enhancing transparency in amicus brief disclosures has been shelved. The reform, which sought to compel greater disclosure about financial backers of these briefs, faced rejection from the chairs of the judiciary’s rules committee who feared potential unintended…
The ongoing patent saga surrounding CRISPR gene-editing technology has taken another turn, with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) siding with the Broad Institute and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) over two Nobel Prize-winning scientists. This ruling marks another setback in the complex battle over who can claim the pioneering invention of key…
In a recent development, Hydrafacial, known for its skincare innovations, has urged the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director, John Squires, to reject a rehearing request by competitor Sinclair Pharma. The debate centers on Director Squires’ decision to de-institute a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) challenge against Hydrafacial’s patent. The skincare company contends…
CoStar Group Inc., a prominent name in commercial real estate information, has intensified its legal confrontation with Zillow Group Inc. The dispute centers on allegations of copyright infringement, with CoStar accusing Zillow of unlawfully using more than 53,000 of its copyrighted property photographs. This legal maneuver aims to expand on existing claims in a Washington…
In a significant development for the alcoholic beverage industry, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit involving two Kentucky distilleries embroiled in a dispute over historical claims. The case centered on allegations of false advertising, where a distillery claiming to be the first African American-owned company…
In a recent development from Michigan, a federal judge conveyed a firm stance on the proceedings of a protracted sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit. The judge stated she is unlikely to grant another stay if the attorneys representing the plaintiff, who is suing her former mentor and law firm, choose to withdraw. “We’ve been here….
In a recent development on March 6, 2026, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) initiated a key regulation aimed at safeguarding artificial intelligence systems. This new clause, known as the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation 552.239-7001, represents the first set of regulations specifically targeting the complexities of AI procurement, raising both anticipation and concern among…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) currently finds itself at a pivotal juncture concerning the doctrine of obviousness-type double patenting (OTDP), a rule developed by the judiciary to prevent patentees from securing multiple patents for minor variations of a single invention. This principle ensures that patent term extensions are not unfairly obtained, thus…
The current trend in legal recruitment has increasingly shifted its focus to first-year law students (1Ls), igniting intense competition among firms to secure top talent early. This phenomenon raises significant concerns about whether this “race to the bottom” ultimately undermines the overall quality of hires. Amidst the pressures of this early recruitment frenzy, firms are…
BMW is currently under investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) regarding allegations of trade secret misappropriation involving its infotainment screens. This scrutiny arises from claims by a California-based technology company that BMW illicitly used proprietary information to create a more cost-effective version of these advanced electronic interfaces, which are crucial for modern vehicle…