In a recent legal dispute, Toyota Foundation finds itself embroiled in controversy, accused of appropriating trade secrets from a Zimbabwean social enterprise. The allegation, filed in a California federal court, centers on claims that Toyota’s mobility systems foundation manipulated the enterprise into sharing its proprietary mobility solutions under the guise of a joint venture agreement….
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated legal action against the District of Columbia’s attorney disciplinary authorities, alleging that their proceedings against former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark constitute an overreach into executive branch functions. The lawsuit, filed on May 13, 2026, targets D.C. Disciplinary Counsel Hamilton P. Fox III, the D.C. Office of Disciplinary…
In a significant ruling, a California federal judge has mandated that LegalForce RAPC Worldwide PC pay close to $93,000 in attorney fees and costs to Visionary Integration Professionals, the company behind the operation of LawFirms.com. This verdict came after the court deemed the trademark infringement suit brought forward by LegalForce to be exceptional, highlighting the…
In a significant ruling, a California federal judge has ordered LegalForce RAPC Worldwide PC to pay nearly $93,000 in attorney fees and costs to the company operating LawFirms.com. The decision came after the judge identified the case as exceptional, pointing out that LegalForce knowingly presented false facts and took actions to obscure evidence demonstrating the…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a lower court’s decision against Actelion Pharmaceuticals in its patent dispute with Viatris Inc., concerning Viatris’s planned generic version of Actelion’s hypertension medication. The ruling found no fault in the lower court’s interpretation of the patent’s pH measurement criteria, ultimately siding with Viatris on a…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has temporarily halted a controversial policy that mandated supervisory review of certain actions taken by examiners with sign-off authority. This development follows feedback from examination staff, who have criticized the policy for its burdensome nature since its implementation last fall. The decision to pause was announced by the…
In a newly filed lawsuit in Washington state court, the new owner of Big Fish Games, a well-known Seattle-based desktop game publisher, faces allegations of attempting to sidestep established agreements to withhold royalty payments and retract mobile distribution rights from a key development studio. This legal action [details the situation](https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/2476866?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section) and highlights the contentious nature…
Amidst rising global attention, a pivotal legal confrontation is poised to unfold in Washington, D.C., as the Trump administration’s efforts to reintroduce executive orders against four prominent law firms head to the D.C. Circuit. This development has been closely monitored by legal professionals and arbitration experts worldwide, given its potential implications for international contract enforcement…
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has set a significant precedent for judicial candidates in Kentucky, allowing them to openly express their political ideologies on the campaign trail. This decision follows a 2022 enforcement action by the state’s Judicial Conduct Commission against two candidates who identified as “conservatives” and “Republicans” during their campaigns. The appeals…
The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division, initially formed under President Donald Trump’s administration, is poised for a significant shift in its approach to white-collar crime. Originally established with a concentrated focus on fraud in government programs, recent developments hint at a broader mandate. This adjustment is marked by the retention of federal…
Apple Inc. has voiced strong objections to legal maneuvers by Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP in an ongoing antitrust litigation concerning Apple’s iCloud services. The tech giant has accused the law firm of attempting to remove a named plaintiff from the case without sufficient discovery into instructions she might have received about preserving now-deleted emails….
An appellate court in Texas has upheld a $5 million jury verdict against a San Antonio attorney who was found guilty of groping opposing counsel during a family law proceeding in 2019. The attorney, whose actions have been widely condemned, was accused of grabbing the buttocks of his opposing counsel at the courthouse, an act…
A Texas-based technology company has initiated patent infringement lawsuits against several major corporations, including Nvidia Corp., SK Hynix, and Kioxia. These cases have been filed at district courts in Texas and Delaware, as well as at the U.S. International Trade Commission, reflecting the increasingly complex landscape of intellectual property litigation in the technology sector. The…
The Federal Circuit has upheld the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s decision that invalidated all claims from the five telecom patents held by Flypsi Inc. that Google LLC was purported to have infringed. This decision effectively nullifies the $12 million verdict previously awarded to Flypsi Inc. The court’s ruling highlights the continuing impact of the…
In a case that could significantly influence music copyright law, UMG Recordings Inc. contends with a pivotal legal challenge in James v. UMG Recordings Inc. The core of the dispute revolves around Section 203 of the Copyright Act, raising questions about the reach of copyright termination rights for older sound recordings that were initially handled…
In the ongoing legal dispute between a Michigan-based events management company and the NFL’s Detroit Lions, the events company has taken a firm stand against the team’s motion to dismiss a trademark infringement lawsuit. The suit revolves around the Lions’ alleged unauthorized use of the “Motor City Muscle” slogan, which the events company claims is…
Shutterstock Inc. has reached a settlement of $35 million with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to resolve allegations concerning misleading subscription autorenewal practices. This lawsuit claims that Shutterstock intentionally obscured the terms of its subscription renewals, leading to customers inadvertently being charged for continued services. According to the FTC, internal communications within Shutterstock revealed a…
In a decision with significant implications for the tech industry, a divided Sixth Circuit panel has upheld a nominal damages award in a complex intellectual property dispute. This ruling came after a Michigan federal court originally granted electronics manufacturer Oldnar Corp. only $1 in damages. The appellate court’s decision emphasized the necessity of demonstrating damages…
In a significant development in intellectual property litigation, the Federal Circuit has affirmed a decision of a federal judge in California, providing a favorable outcome for Samsung Electronics Co. in its legal entanglement with Finelite Inc. The core of the dispute revolved around whether Samsung was obligated to indemnify Finelite, an LED chip purchaser, in…
In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit upheld the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s ruling that invalidated a patent concerning remote control technology that had been asserted against Roku Inc. The patent, which was central to the litigation, was found lacking in novelty and non-obviousness, key criteria for patent validity. This decision came as a…
“`html The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently affirmed a decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), siding with Lululemon Athletica Inc. in a patent dispute against Nike Inc. The case centered around fitness-tracking technology that Nike claimed Lululemon infringed upon. In a brief order, the Federal Circuit upheld the…
Four Australian men attempted to redefine the term “bricked printers” by concealing 49 pounds of cocaine within Xerox printers. This audacious smuggling operation was recently unveiled by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF), culminating in the sentencing of three individuals for their roles in the crime. The cocaine, which carried an…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently approved the sale of spectrum licenses by EchoStar to industry giants AT&T and SpaceX, the operator of Starlink. The transactions, which carry a total value of $40 billion, have sparked discontent among smaller telecommunications carriers. The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Space Bureau issued the orders, which did not…
In a notable appointment during the Trump administration, an individual with a blend of legal and food history expertise has been named as the Acting Chief of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This unusual combination of skills could influence how the agency navigates complex food and drug regulatory landscapes. The appointee, with roots…
Lawyers are preparing to present their arguments before a significant three-judge panel at the D.C. Circuit this Thursday, as they challenge the Trump administration’s 2025 executive orders targeting four prominent law firms. The panel consists of two judges appointed by former President Barack Obama and one appointed by President Donald Trump, setting the stage for…