The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal has unanimously affirmed a controversial law prohibiting public advocacy for election boycotts. The ruling centered around a case concerning a social media user who reposted a message urging the public to cast blank ballots to express dissatisfaction with the government. The lower courts found the defendant guilty, aligning…
Eve Legal finds itself embroiled in a legal battle, accused by AI.Law of infringing on its patented technology that enables the automated drafting of legal documents. The lawsuit, lodged in a California federal court, alleges that Eve Legal unlawfully incorporated AI.Law’s proprietary technology into its own operations. The patent at issue is designed to streamline…
The Dutch Parliament has taken a definitive stance against conversion therapy by passing legislation that criminalizes such practices. This step places the Netherlands among a growing list of countries actively opposing efforts aimed at altering individuals’ sexual orientation and gender identity. The legislation, known as the Wet strafbaarstelling conversiehandelingen (Act on the Criminalization of Conversion…
Eli Lilly & Co. is urging the Federal Circuit to reconsider its recent decision upholding a $177 million jury verdict in favor of Teva Pharmaceuticals concerning patents for headache drugs. Eli Lilly contends that the panel’s ruling is inconsistent with the Supreme Court’s decision in Amgen, particularly regarding the principles of enablement and written description…
Recent findings by Human Rights Watch, alongside (RE)CLAIM and Maison Communautaire pour un Développement Solidaire (MCDS), have highlighted a concerning trend in France where police fines are allegedly being used to racially profile Black and Arab youth. The report suggests that French police utilize immediate fixed penalty fines, targeting young men perceived as Black, Arab,…
Acer Inc. recently faced a significant legal setback when a Texas federal judge upheld a jury’s decision awarding $10.3 million to SVV Technology Innovations. The verdict, rooted in patent infringement claims, focused on optical-film technologies used in Acer’s computer monitors. In rejecting Acer’s motion to overturn the verdict, the court found that the jury’s decision…
In a significant development for corporate compliance strategies, Bosch has become the first company to benefit from a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) declination under its new enforcement policy. The German technology giant successfully avoided criminal prosecution by cooperating with federal authorities and agreeing to a $36 million settlement. The settlement addresses allegations of improper…
The Department of Justice’s recent policy shift to ease federal restrictions on marijuana has stirred uncertainty within the cannabis industry. This strategic adjustment by the Trump administration raises questions about the future of cannabis regulation, particularly in the absence of legislative intervention by Congress. Legal experts are closely following these changes, understanding that while the…
Maya Kowalski, recently a subject of the Netflix documentary “Take Care of Maya,” has initiated legal proceedings against her former attorney, alleging malpractice. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, charges the attorney with imposing excessive fees and improperly arranging an advance funding loan following a significant $213 million judgment in her favor. The case has drawn…
An intellectual property attorney sanctioned in a trade dress infringement case is seeking relief from penalties imposed due to alleged misrepresentations. The attorney has appealed to the Federal Circuit, stressing that his “professional and personal integrity, and my family, depends on it.” The case represents a critical juncture in his career as he contends with…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision concerning Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA has set a precedent that could have broader implications beyond the pharmaceutical industry. The ruling, which addressed the use of a “skinny label” to bypass patent infringement, could also affect how induced infringement is pleaded in other technological sectors. The court rejected claims that Hikma…
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has upheld sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a human rights lawyer and UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Palestine. The decision comes as her legal challenge remains unresolved. These sanctions, initially imposed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in July 2025, fall under Executive…
The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions has taken a step forward in bridging significant gaps between health and patent oversight by clearing two pivotal bills for a full Senate review. The legislative proposals focus on enhancing drug pricing transparency and fostering the production of biosimilars, which are crucial for increasing competition…
Masimo Corp. and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) have jointly opposed Apple’s appeal for an en banc hearing by the Federal Circuit regarding a ruling that found an earlier model of the Apple Watch in violation of Masimo’s patents. The argument highlighted that the case lacks the extraordinary elements necessary to warrant such an…
Amazon has initiated a legal move by appealing to the Federal Circuit to pause ongoing litigation in a Texas federal court. The tech giant faces allegations of infringing patents held by Headwater Research LLC, a matter that mirrors a concurrent lawsuit involving Google. Amazon’s request seeks to halt proceedings while the Google case develops, spotlighting…
A Denver-based employment law firm is facing allegations from a former attorney who claims the firm failed to pay her due wages and commissions. The attorney filed a lawsuit in Colorado state court, asserting that the firm withheld financial compensation she earned during her tenure. This legal dispute underscores ongoing challenges in attorney-employer relationships, particularly…
A federal magistrate judge in Delaware recently invalidated claims in three molecular labeling patents held by Parse Biosciences Inc., marking a significant development in the ongoing legal battle with Scale Biosciences Inc. This decision comes just months after the court ruled that Scale Biosciences did not infringe upon these same patents. The conclusion of patent…
In Dallas, Texas, a once-vibrant mural titled “Ocean Life” recently disappeared beneath a layer of paint, sparking debate on the intellectual property (IP) protections afforded to murals. This development highlights the complexities of classifying murals under IP law, a matter gaining increased attention amid rising cases of public art alterations. The core question pertains to…
In a recent development in the arena of intellectual property law, the Federal Circuit has upheld a previous ruling that denies Boston Scientific Corp.’s attempt to impose a temporary block on Stryker Corp.’s launch of a medical device aimed at alleviating back pain. The ruling, issued on Wednesday, signifies a continued trend in the court’s…
Adobe executives and directors are currently facing a derivative lawsuit brought by investors. The investors allege that the tech giant endangered its financial and reputational standing by not disclosing the use of copyrighted material in the development of its artificial intelligence tools. This legal action highlights the increasing scrutiny on companies leveraging AI, given mounting…
Nasdaq Private Market has initiated legal proceedings against a competing entity, accusing it of unfairly poaching employees and clients, alongside allegations of trade secret theft and patent infringement. The legal action suggests that the competitor sought to undermine Nasdaq’s established market position for pre-IPO stocks, aiming to gain leverage without engaging in fair competition. The…
On June 2, the Trump administration announced Executive Order No. 14409, targeting advanced artificial intelligence innovation and security. This move has been framed as a national security measure aiming to bolster federal systems and protect critical infrastructure. Notably, the order establishes a classified benchmark for advanced AI cyber capability and proposes a voluntary early-access framework…
Boston College Law School has reached a new milestone in its efforts to address the complexities of artificial intelligence by appointing Maureen Van Neste as its inaugural faculty director of AI initiatives. This move comes in conjunction with the establishment of the Krantz Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Humanity, positioning the institution as a…
The regulatory landscape around workplace temperature safety in the United States is evolving as employers face increasing pressure to address hazards posed by extreme heat. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continues to develop rules aimed at mitigating these risks, a process initiated under the administration of President Joe Biden and persisting through…
In recent years, an increasing number of states have begun to explore “alternative pathways” to entering the legal profession. This movement involves innovative approaches to licensure, such as permitting graduates from non-American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited schools to sit for the bar exam—an option that was previously unavailable in a majority of jurisdictions. This trend reflects…