A federal judge in Austin, Texas, has expressed serious concerns over the inclusion of fabricated case citations by an attorney in an immigration case. These “hallucinated” citations were meant to bolster a habeas corpus petition, leading to warnings of potential future sanctions. This incident raises questions about the diligence and integrity required in legal research…
In a boldly coordinated move, 128 former state and federal judges have joined forces with two nonprofit organizations to demand an investigation into the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) General Counsel’s recent social media conduct. Allegations have surfaced regarding the General Counsel’s social media posts, which reportedly disparaged sitting judges, sparking calls for an…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is actively urging a federal judge to maintain a lawsuit against Washington, D.C.’s attorney disciplinary authorities. The DOJ argues that dismissing the case would ignore what it sees as unconstitutional interference with presidential powers. The central issue in this ongoing legal battle concerns allegations that the D.C. Bar’s disciplinary…
In a recent legal development, two law firms are seeking the Ninth Circuit’s intervention following their exclusion from a substantial attorney fees award connected to a $1.5 billion settlement with artificial intelligence company Anthropic. The settlement resolved copyright infringement claims brought by a class of authors and publishers. Despite playing roles in securing this significant…
In a significant development, over 120 former judges are calling for an investigation into the conduct of the Department of Homeland Security’s General Counsel, Jonathan Meyer. Central to the demand is a series of social media posts that these ex-judges describe as deeply inappropriate. These posts are said to undermine public confidence in the impartiality…
Two law firms that played a significant role in securing a $1.5 billion settlement for Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, are appealing a decision to the Ninth Circuit after being excluded from a substantial attorney fees award. The dispute arises from a copyright settlement with a class of authors and publishers, where the firms involved…
The legal community is abuzz following the reprimand of seasoned attorneys from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, who have been sanctioned significantly in a high-profile discovery dispute. The case, overseen by a California magistrate judge, criticized the firm’s manner of communication with its adversaries. The judge’s sharply worded comments pointed to “troubling” omissions in case citations,…
The intricate doctrine of obviousness-type double patenting is currently poised for potential clarification by the Federal Circuit. This intricacy has been amplified by a recent decision juxtaposed with a brief from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), each appearing to diverge on a critical aspect of the doctrine. This scenario could prompt the Federal…
The Federal Circuit recently affirmed decisions made by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), which invalidated claims from three patents held by 10x Genomics. These patents, which focus on methods for nucleic acid analysis, were challenged by Parse Biosciences Inc. on the grounds of obviousness. As noted in Law360, the court’s decision has brought…
The Washington Legal Foundation has expressed its support for Johnson & Johnson’s legal triumph in an antitrust case concerning the pharmaceutical giant’s acquisition of patents related to its blockbuster psoriasis treatment, Stelara. The foundation filed an amicus brief arguing that resurrecting this lawsuit could deter pharmaceutical mergers, overburden regulatory bodies, and alter the traditional emphasis…
Polsinelli PC faces challenges in representing a patent-holding doctor in ongoing lawsuits initiated by two medical device companies. These companies accuse both Polsinelli and its client of aggressively pursuing “bad faith” intellectual property claims. In response, motions have been filed in federal courts in Tennessee and Mississippi to disqualify Polsinelli from defending the doctor. The…
Two medical device companies are pursuing legal action against Polsinelli PC and its client, a patent-holding doctor, alleging “bad faith” patent infringement. These companies have filed motions in federal courts in Tennessee and Mississippi seeking to disqualify Polsinelli from representing the doctor, citing conflicts due to “diverging interests and liabilities.” This litigation highlights ongoing concerns…
Christian heavy metal band Demon Hunter has initiated legal action against Netflix, filing a trademark infringement lawsuit in California federal court. The suit asserts that Netflix’s animated musical, KPop Demon Hunters, has led to consumer confusion and threatens to overshadow the band’s established identity. The band contends that the movie’s branding could dilute their trademark…
In a recent legal development, a Kentucky federal judge has ruled that a conflict between Papa John’s International and one of its franchisees must be halted until an arbitrator can determine whether the claims should proceed in arbitration. This decision comes as a setback for the pizza chain, which was seeking to resolve the dispute…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has positioned itself against an Ohio federal court halting disciplinary proceedings involving a patent attorney who is currently suing the agency. Central to the case is the attorney’s contention regarding an administrative law judge from outside the USPTO presiding over his discipline case. Despite these claims, the USPTO…
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón recently appointed Tiffany Blacknell as a special advisor. Blacknell’s hire has drawn attention due to a recent decision by the California Department of Justice that granted her relief from a probation condition, raising questions about the implications of her legal history on her role. Blacknell, a former public…
In a recent legal proceeding, former Arizona U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema faced scrutiny over a Signal app exchange while defending against a lawsuit in North Carolina. The case revolves around an alleged affair with her married security guard, which has been at the forefront of a legal battle to determine jurisdiction over personal conduct across…
A recent judicial order in New York has resulted in the indefinite postponement of Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial, as his defense attorneys raise issues of potential double jeopardy. This move follows Mangione’s guilty plea last week to federal charges of stalking in which he admitted to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Prosecutors from the…
President Donald Trump’s recent dismissal of Roger Rogoff as Seattle’s federal prosecutor has stirred controversy, prompting thirty former U.S. attorneys to support Rogoff’s bid for reinstatement. Rogoff’s firing came shortly after his court-ordered appointment, raising concerns about the executive branch’s interference with the judicial process. The ex-attorneys argue that Trump’s actions threaten to undermine the…
Jackson Walker, a prominent law firm, is currently contesting an attempt by the U.S. Department of Justice’s bankruptcy watchdog to reclaim millions of dollars in legal fees. This dispute arises from a previously undisclosed relationship between a former partner at the firm and a Texas bankruptcy judge. The watchdog, officially known as the U.S. Trustee…
The Federal Circuit recently clarified the responsibilities of nonpracticing entities (NPEs), ruling that they are not exempt from adhering to the Patent Act’s marking requirements. The court decision, delivered on Wednesday, addresses the contentious issue of whether NPEs can bypass the patent marking obligation when seeking pre-suit damages, even if their licensees claim non-infringement. In…
The Federal Circuit recently clarified the obligations of nonpracticing entities (NPEs) concerning the marking requirements stipulated by the Patent Act. On Wednesday, the court ruled that NPEs cannot sidestep the obligation to mark products with patent information, even if their licensees believe their products do not infringe. This decision underscores a significant responsibility for NPEs…
This summer, corporate travel policies in the United States have come under scrutiny following a decision by a federal judge in New York. Paired with developments in an unprecedented federal prosecution in Georgia, these legal moves have intensified concerns for corporations whose employees transport electronic devices across U.S. borders. Such cases are prompting a reevaluation…
OpenAI has filed a motion to oppose Apple’s request for expedited discovery in an ongoing trade secrets lawsuit, which accuses OpenAI of leveraging former Apple employees to acquire confidential information. The case, lodged in a California federal court, hinges on allegations that OpenAI improperly accessed Apple’s proprietary technology. The essence of OpenAI’s argument lies in…
The Seventh Circuit has affirmed its stance, refusing to revive a defamation lawsuit brought by a former general counsel of Cushman & Wakefield, a significant decision that underscores the legal challenges former executives face in clearing their names post-termination. This decision comes after a lower court’s dismissal and highlights the court’s interpretation of defamation in…