Concerns have been mounting over recent U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) policies, as lawmakers question the increasing number of patent review denials and the potential implications for innovation. At a congressional hearing held Wednesday, several representatives highlighted the need to scrutinize the USPTO’s authority to set its own fees, which could mark a significant…
On August 24, 2026, a pivotal decision by the United States Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with executive measures concerning mail-in voting. This development follows the Court’s decision to grant an emergency request to pause a federal preliminary injunction that blocked portions of President Trump’s directive on mail-in voting. The unsigned…
VLSI Technology LLC is intensifying its legal battle against Intel Corporation by urging a D.C. federal court to compel the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to release a fully unredacted report. The document in question allegedly details a connection between Intel and the company that previously succeeded in challenging a VLSI patent, which is…
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has reinstated a ban on the importation of dermatology devices by Biofrontera, following a decisive intervention at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) which favored Sun Pharmaceuticals. This decision underscores the strength of Sun Pharmaceuticals’ patent position in the dermatological treatment sector, where it has held significant influence….
The recent conclusion of the price-fixing case against Tyson Foods has highlighted significant developments in antitrust litigation. Direct purchasers of beef have requested that a Minnesota federal judge approve $27.5 million in attorney fees, representing one-third of the $82.5 million settlement agreed upon with Tyson. This resolution follows a protracted six-year legal battle and complements…
The recent decision by the Fifth Circuit to overturn a 2007 copyright precedent has triggered discussions across the legal landscape, potentially affecting entities engaged in embedding third-party content. The court’s ruling moves away from the “server test,” which had previously guided decisions on whether embedding infringed copyrights. This test provided a relatively permissive framework, allowing…
In a recent decision emanating from a California federal court, a judge has revisited the discernment of copyrighted components within a case centered on the origins of reggaeton music. The ruling revolves around the inability of two musicians to distinctly pinpoint the copyrighted work that purportedly contains protected elements, challenging the crux of their legal…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently declined to reinstate a patent related to a pediatric vitamin D supplement. This decision followed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s earlier determination that certain claims of the patent lacked patentability. On review, the Federal Circuit found the board’s decision was supported by sound rationale,…
The U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass a proposed constitutional amendment on Wednesday that aimed to keep the number of Supreme Court justices at nine, preserving the current structure of the country’s highest judicial body. Despite the push by some lawmakers to enshrine this limit, the amendment did not secure the necessary two-thirds majority…
In a noteworthy development in the legal proceedings involving OpenAI, Microsoft, and The New York Times, the Department of Justice has stepped in to support a fair use defense. This litigation in a New York federal court revolves around the use of copyrighted materials in training generative AI tools, raising important questions for the future…
Micron Technology has secured a series of victories in its ongoing patent litigation against semiconductor company Netlist. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently upheld decisions by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that invalidated five of Netlist’s patents related to computer memory technology, as reported by Law360. This decision marks…
Japanese corporate executives and general counsels (GCs) are increasingly encountering the stark contrasts between Japan’s legal system and that of the United States. In Japan, litigation is rare and less confrontational. The adversarial posture and invasiveness of U.S. litigation is often disorienting. In Japan, litigation is rare and less confrontational. The adversarial posture and invasiveness…
As the global legal market continues to evolve, U.S. law firms are increasingly establishing a foothold in Japan, a phenomenon driven by the rising demand for international legal expertise in handling cross-border litigation. Large American law firms are building relationships by representing Japanese clients involved in litigation within the United States. This trend is highlighted…
In a strategic shift reflecting the evolving landscape of media law, John Malone’s media conglomerate has appointed a new chief legal officer from the elite ranks of Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. This significant appointment underscores the company’s focus on fortifying its legal team as it navigates complex transactions and regulatory challenges in the global…
The recent passage of a stopgap spending measure by the U.S. House of Representatives underscores a continued trend in American governance, where maintaining operational funding often takes precedence over long-term fiscal planning. This measure, now awaiting President Trump’s approval, aims to avert a government shutdown just as the country approaches pivotal midterm elections. Given the…
A software developer has petitioned the full bench of the Federal Circuit to revisit a previous panel decision that set aside a $12.7 million award in the company’s favor against the federal government. The case revolves around allegations of unauthorized reproductions of the developer’s software. The developer contends that the panel improperly sanctioned a hypothetical…
On August 6, a decision in Elliott v. New York Bariatric Group in the Connecticut Superior Court marked a legal precedent where Judge Walter M. Spader Jr. addressed a prompt-injection attack targeting a U.S. courtroom. Prompt-injection hacking, a technique manipulating AI systems by injecting malicious data into prompts, is swiftly becoming a concern for legal…
Democratic lawmakers have expressed serious concerns about the use of subpoenas by federal law enforcement agencies, which include nondisclosure provisions that prevent companies from publicly discussing the requests. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon and Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington are spearheading the call for an investigation, arguing that this practice constitutes an abuse of authority….
In a notable settlement, a North Carolina strip club has agreed to pay $340,000 to a group of models, including former Playboy Playmates and Carmen Electra, best known for her role on “Baywatch.” The case arose from allegations that the club had improperly used the women’s images in advertisements without their consent. This resolution averted…
The legal landscape is witnessing a technological evolution as the founders of Keller Postman have embarked on a new venture that intertwines artificial intelligence with law firm investment strategies. This development, reported by Bloomberg Law, focuses on using AI to identify and invest in promising law firms, aiming to enhance their operational efficiency and profitability….
Proskauer Rose LLP has made a significant strategic move by appointing the former co-head of Goodwin Procter LLP’s Supreme Court practice as the new co-head of its compensation and benefits litigation practice. This key hire comes amid a broader industry trend of top law firms strengthening their litigation teams to address complex legal challenges and…
The shareholder derivative litigation involving Vestis Corp. has taken an intriguing turn as competing law firms vie for the coveted role of lead counsel. The initial plaintiff in the case has thrown its support behind The Brown Law Firm PC, a decision that contrasts sharply with the preferences of additional plaintiffs who are advocating for…
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, the global law firm formed through the merger of Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, has announced the departure of its Chief Operating Officer, Greg Lamonte. Lamonte is set to assume a leadership position within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Lamonte’s tenure at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader…
A recent cyberattack targeting a unit of the Thomson Reuters Company has disrupted court operations across 11 states, raising significant concerns about cybersecurity resilience within judicial systems. The attack affected Court Express, a platform utilized by attorneys and court officials to access a myriad of legal documents and filings, thereby compromising the availability of critical…
The American Bar Association (ABA) has released a new opinion outlining the duties attorneys owe to clients with decision-making limitations. This directive emphasizes that legal professionals should maintain an ordinary client-lawyer relationship with such clients as much as possible, and importantly, respect the clients’ decisions regarding their representation. The ABA’s guidance provides clarity on how…