MGA Entertainment is actively seeking a mistrial following recent proceedings in a California federal courtroom. The case involves rapper T.I. and allegations of intellectual property theft. During the trial, MGA’s attorney argued that T.I.’s lawyer improperly influenced the jury by citing a prior UK court’s judgment that deemed MGA’s CEO an unreliable witness. This tactic,…
The rise of artificial intelligence technology is reshaping the landscape of False Claims Act (FCA) litigation by empowering whistleblowers to identify potential cases more efficiently. This development is dramatically impacting both government enforcement efforts and corporate compliance strategies. The increasing reliance on AI to sift through vast amounts of public data has led to a…
A recent decision by a California state appeals court has overturned the disqualification of a defense attorney in a sexual battery lawsuit, addressing a critical issue in the handling of inadvertently shared documents. The appeals court found that the documents, which were shared via a Dropbox link and suggested weaknesses in the plaintiff’s case, were…
In a recent legal development, CoStar Group, a leading provider of commercial real estate information and analytics, has asked a federal judge in California to disqualify the law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan from representing a competing platform in a high-stakes intellectual property dispute. The crux of CoStar’s argument is that Quinn Emanuel’s implementation…
The long-standing tensions within the National Rifle Association (NRA) surfaced anew recently when a federal judge ruled to preserve certain aspects of the organization’s trademark claims. On June 24, 2026, the District of Columbia federal judge decided to let the NRA’s trademark claims proceed against its own charitable arm, the NRA Foundation. This decision maintains…
In a strategic move, cryptocurrency exchange OKX has appointed several new legal experts, headlined by the recruitment of a former New York state financial regulator. This significant reshaping of its legal team underscores OKX’s commitment to strengthening its compliance and regulatory frameworks as it navigates an increasingly complex global landscape. Leading the revamp is Renee…
Luxury fashion brand Coach and online retailer Quince have resolved a lawsuit filed in federal court in California concerning accusations of design infringement. This legal dispute centered around Coach’s claim that Quince illegally replicated two of its signature handbag designs, according to Law360. The settlement comes shortly after a separate jury found Quince liable for…
In a significant development within the realm of patent litigation, the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, John Squires, has mandated the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to provide clarification on its decision to invalidate part of a patent held by Pictiva Displays. This order follows a contentious lawsuit where a Texas…
In a recent development from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Director John Squires issued a bulk summary order that granted three petitions for patent challenges while denying one. This order also marked the referral of three additional petitions for review on the merits. The order showcases the ongoing intricate landscape of patent litigation,…
In a decisive ruling, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a Virginia federal court’s decision in favor of cybersecurity company Vir2us, ending a contentious dispute over patent royalties. The long-standing case involved a claim that a cloud-enabled cybersecurity firm owed royalties to Vir2us based on a licensing agreement. The court’s recent affirmation signifies that…
In a legal maneuver capturing the attention of the pharmaceutical industry, drug wholesalers have urged a New York federal judge to maintain class action claims against Novo Nordisk. The allegations suggest that Novo orchestrated a pay-for-delay scheme with Teva Pharmaceuticals regarding the GLP-1 diabetes drug, Victoza. This arrangement allegedly stalled the market entry of cheaper…
Sun Communities Inc., a prominent real estate investment trust, recently announced a significant leadership change by appointing Meredith C. Leslie as the new General Counsel. Leslie, who formerly served as the Chief Legal Officer at SpartanNash, brings extensive experience in corporate governance and compliance to her new role at Sun Communities. Leslie’s appointment comes at…
Zync Inc. has taken its fight to the California federal court, seeking to pause an order that prevents it from pursuing a trade secrets case against BMW at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The technology company describes the court’s decision as “extraordinary” in light of the circumstances reported in Law360. This development marks a…
International authorities, in collaboration with private technology companies, have successfully disrupted a cybercrime “assembly line” that enabled criminals to amass millions of login credentials and illicitly obtain over $47 million through ransom payments and other fraudulent activities. This coordinated effort targeted two widely utilized tools in online scams: Amadey and StealC. Amadey, a malware-as-a-service platform…
In Massachusetts, a legal dispute has emerged involving a solo practitioner and the Keches Law Group over an alleged breach of a referral fee agreement. According to a recent complaint filed in state court, the practitioner claims that Keches Law Group failed to fully honor a referral fee for a case that was settled for…
Sens. Bill Cassidy and Cory Booker recently voiced significant concerns regarding the alleged immunity deal granted to former President Donald Trump, his family, and businesses as part of a settlement with the IRS. In a letter addressed to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, the senators questioned the terms of the agreement and its implications for…
In a recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona in In re: Bard Implanted Port Catheter Products Liability Litigation, the inclusion of highly specialized experts in legal proceedings has been brought into question. The defendants in this case attempted to introduce a medical expert to discuss issues of causation and…
The exclusion of highly specialized experts at trial has become a crucial consideration, as demonstrated by recent legal proceedings. Notably, the case of In re: Bard Implanted Port Catheter Products Liability Litigation, decided by the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, highlights the complexities involved. In this instance, the defendants aimed to have…
In a move that highlights the intersection of housing policy and electoral integrity, President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social his decision to withhold signing the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Although the housing bill had garnered substantial support in Congress, with veto-proof margins in both chambers, Trump linked his approval to the…
In a recent confirmation hearing, a nominee for the US Court of Appeals, appointed during the Trump administration, staunchly defended his track record on immigration-related rulings. This judicial candidate is navigating a political and legal landscape that is sharply divided over immigration policies. His prior decisions in lower courts addressing asylum claims and deportation orders…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has introduced a proposal aimed at collecting more identifying information from phone users, which has sparked concern among privacy advocates and groups supporting domestic violence survivors. The proposal seeks to curb robocallers but may also impact individuals’ ability to use prepaid phones, often termed as burner phones. Prepaid phones are…
The Walt Disney Company has reached a $50 million settlement in a case involving allegations that it engaged in practices which inflated the costs of live-TV streaming services such as YouTube TV and DirecTV. This legal development emerged from a lawsuit filed in November 2022 by four YouTube TV subscribers in the US District Court…
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) recently dismissed an attempt by Tesla Inc. to invalidate a patent related to wireless network technology. This decision came despite Tesla’s assertion that the patent, held by Intellectual Ventures II LLC, was invalid due to obviousness. The PTAB found no grounds to support Tesla’s claims, marking a second…
In a recent move to combat the issue of legal deserts in the state, New Mexico Supreme Court justices have introduced a novel approach that could transform how lawyers are admitted to practice. The “Rural Justice and Modernizing the Legal Profession in New Mexico” report was unveiled, putting forward the New Mexico Skills-Based Assessment program…
In an intriguing development within the legal industry, Kirkland & Ellis has been revealed to have quietly cultivated a substantial in-house investment operation. According to a report, the firm has been channeling its partner’s capital into private equity ventures, collaborating alongside its clients for many years. Such activities, while discreet, underscore a strategic interplay between…