In a recent lawsuit filed in California state court, TikTok and its former global head of legal operations face accusations of racial and sexual harassment. The allegations stem from a former employee of TikTok’s legal department, who contends that the executive implemented what she described as a continuous campaign of harassment targeting her and other…
The ongoing legal disputes involving Meta Platforms Inc. have taken another twist as a California judge criticized the company’s efforts to assert attorney-client privilege in a case concerning the alleged concealment of social media’s harms. During a hearing, the judge expressed strong disapproval of Meta’s legal stance, telling the company’s in-house lawyer that their interpretation…
Music mogul Jay-Z is currently appealing a legal decision related to a defamation suit against Texas attorney Tony Buzbee. The core of the case revolves around claims that Buzbee defamed and extorted Jay-Z by linking him to a sexual abuse lawsuit involving Sean “Diddy” Combs. Jay-Z’s legal team argued before a California state appeals court…
Uber Technologies has taken a significant step forward in its legal battle against two Los Angeles personal injury law firms. A federal judge in California has largely denied the firms’ motions to dismiss Uber’s lawsuit, which alleges that the firms orchestrated a fraudulent scheme involving a surgeon to inflate medical claims. This development is noteworthy…
In a significant legal confrontation, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has called on the Fourth Circuit to dismiss Amgen Inc.’s argument that commercial agreements for acquiring patent rights are inherently immune to antitrust reviews. This legal dispute arises amidst an appeal concerning Enbrel, Amgen’s highly successful autoimmune medication. The FTC contends that Amgen’s stance poses…
Recently, allegations have surfaced regarding inappropriate conduct by TikTok’s former head of legal, as detailed in an employee lawsuit. The lawsuit claims that the executive made racially insensitive remarks, contributing to a hostile work environment. This case throws a spotlight on TikTok’s internal culture and raises questions about corporate governance and accountability within rapidly growing…
Former President Donald Trump has taken his defamation case against CNN to the Supreme Court, challenging a dismissal by the lower courts. The case centers on CNN’s use of the term “the Big Lie” in relation to Trump’s claims about the 2020 presidential election, which he contends falsely associates him with Adolf Hitler and Nazi…
In an ongoing legal battle, renowned rapper and business mogul Jay-Z has implored a California appeals court to reinstate his extortion lawsuit. This litigation involves a claim against a former engineer who allegedly tried to demand payment for unreleased recordings. The suit contends that these recordings were part of a contractual obligation, yet the engineer…
The Eleventh Circuit recently upheld a decision by a Florida federal judge denying attorney fees to YouTube after the platform successfully defended itself against copyright infringement claims. These claims accused YouTube of not removing pirated films from its platform. The appellate court found that the lower court’s analysis did not constitute an abuse of discretion,…
In a contentious legal clash over the “LIV” trademark, a magistrate judge’s report has ignited objections from both parties involved. The magistrate’s findings suggest that a Long Island distillery is likely to prevail with its claims against the LIV golf tour while simultaneously allowing the tour to continue using the disputed trademark. This decision has…
In a significant development, the damages awarded to a group of professors in a pay discrimination lawsuit against Louisiana State University (LSU) have been reduced by a state appellate court. The case involved allegations of unequal pay based on gender, highlighting ongoing debates over compensation practices in academic institutions. Initially, the trial court had awarded…
Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC has announced the addition of Aaron B. Goldman as a senior counsel to its commercial real estate and environmental teams in New York. Previously with Nixon Peabody LLP, Goldman brings a wealth of experience in environmental law, enhancing Harris Beach’s capabilities in addressing complex regulatory issues. Goldman’s transition is part…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently defended its “settled expectations” policy before the Federal Circuit, urging the court to reject Google’s constitutional challenge to this approach. The policy allows the USPTO to consider the age of a patent when deciding whether to institute inter partes review (IPR) proceedings, with the agency asserting…
In a recent development within the realm of intellectual property law, a Florida federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit regarding a patent dispute over a sports scoring system. The plaintiff had alleged that his co-inventor conspired to exclude him from the patent’s inventorship, but the court found that there were no demonstrable consequences resulting from…
Recently, Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, faced a significant legal setback when a California federal judge ruled against its request to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a group of YouTube creators. The creators allege that their videos were impermissibly used to train artificial intelligence algorithms, violating the protections afforded to their content. This…
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires recently issued an order addressing a series of America Invents Act proceedings, where he instituted two petitions and refrained from denying any, marking a strategic direction in patent litigation. Among the cases is a notable challenge by Google against a patent held by Valtrus Innovations. This action…
In a significant development in the Estee Lauder trademark litigation against Walmart, a California federal judge has expressed reservations about Walmart’s motion to dismiss substantial portions of the cosmetics giant’s lawsuit. Estee Lauder claims that Walmart has been selling infringing beauty products online, a point that the judge noted was supported by complaints described as…
The recent rulings by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit underscore a growing emphasis on adjudicative access and the reviewability of judicial decisions, beyond merely focusing on substantive doctrine. Traditionally, patent attorneys engage deeply with decisions about claim construction, obviousness, enablement, and practices concerning the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Similarly, practitioners…
Law schools are witnessing a remarkable surge in applications for the second consecutive year. This trend appears to coincide with ongoing political turbulence and market uncertainty, factors that often drive individuals to seek career stability and intellectual grounding in the legal field. The steady increase in law school applications is reflecting broader societal dynamics, as…
Motorola Solutions Inc. has intensified its legal battle against Hytera Communications by seeking to incorporate the latest H-Series radio into their ongoing dispute over intellectual property rights. The move comes after Hytera was previously held in contempt for using a significant amount of Motorola’s proprietary source code, discovered during trial proceedings that resulted in multimillion-dollar…
In a recent development, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a ruling on August 4, affecting the application of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) in relation to artificial intelligence tools. The court vacated a preliminary injunction that had previously barred Perplexity AI’s web browser from interacting with Amazon’s website….
A recent court filing error has unveiled that the campaign for U.S. Senator John Fetterman paid interest on a late tax bill. The incident draws attention to the often overlooked realm of campaign financial management, raising questions about the intricacies and compliance involved in political fundraising and expenditure. The erroneous filing, which was intended for…
In a development impacting legal strategies in the competitive world of real estate listings, Commercial Real Estate Exchange Inc. (CREXi) has voluntarily dismissed its Ninth Circuit mandamus petition. This petition was challenging the disqualification of its legal counsel, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, from ongoing litigation with its competitor CoStar Group. The motion effectively…
In an unexpected strategic shift, Commercial Real Estate Exchange Inc. (CREXi), a prominent player in the property listing arena, has withdrawn its Ninth Circuit mandamus petition. This petition was originally filed to challenge a lower court’s decision that disqualified Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP from representing CREXi in its legal tussle against rival CoStar….
In recent years, the potential influence of antiestablishment jurors on legal proceedings has become a focal point of concern for many large corporations. These individuals may harbor skepticism towards large institutions, potentially impacting the outcomes of high-stakes litigation. In many respects, this dynamic echoes the lawsuits of the 1980s and 90s against tobacco companies. During…