The ongoing debate regarding the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is headlined by Congress and the Office’s approach of focusing solely on reducing multiple PTAB petitions. This strategy, as per Ashraf Fawzy’s argument at United Patents, is leading to an overcorrection resulting in unsound rules and statutes. These, in…
In a week where most of the nation was focused on the dramas of the Trump administration grappling with Georgia’s justice system, the corporate sector continued to face its own set of legal challenges. Among these were matters such as a consequential National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling that largely favored unions, and a deferred…
The Chinese pharmaceutical sector has oftentimes been a key focus for anti-monopoly investigations. A recent ruling by the Supreme People’s Court in the Yangtze River Pharma v. HIPI Pharma case, is making waves as the first antitrust litigation in China’s active pharmaceutical ingredient sector. According to analysis done by The Brattle Group, the ruling indicates…
In the aftermath of an extraordinarily destructive wildfire on Maui, which resulted in over 100 fatalities, Hawaii’s power companies have become the subject of burgeoning legal action. The recent lawsuits level accusations of negligence against the utility providers, a development which could be a prelude to much larger litigation wave. Legal experts speculate that potentially…
A recent federal ruling in Kentucky is commanding the attention of legal professionals and corporations internationally, particularly those involved in issues related to intellectual property and commercial recognition. A Kentucky-based online school that provides continuing education for nurses sought an injunction against a competitor for using its name in advertising. However, the injunction was denied…
In a recent development, attorneys for a Satanic temple have been directed to pay penalties for lodging a secondary civil rights lawsuit against a city in Minnesota, even as an original lawsuit with parallel facts was yet to be fully adjudicated. Despite prior warnings from a magistrate judge, the attorneys proceeded with the second filing….
National media organization Courthouse News Service (CNS) recently responded to a motion to dismiss its lawsuit filed in May against the director of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts and three county court clerks. The case is currently being argued in federal court, and CNS maintains that its existing claims are consistent with…
A group of US-based Chinese nationals earlier this month accused Paul Hastings LLP of not registering as a foreign agent, however, their suit was thrown out. The defendants, represented by law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, subsequently requested over $327,000 in attorneys’ fees. The plaintiffs, in response, have asserted that this request is both…
In professional movement news, national law firm Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP recently made a key addition to their legal team. An attorney now formally joining this distinguished firm brings over 15 years of intensive working experience with a variety of liability matters. The newest member to join Lewis Brisbois’ ranks will be exercising…
As summer associates embark on their short stints at renowned law firms, a surprising number find themselves diving headfirst into critical roles during trials. A notable instance occurred earlier this summer when Danielle Zoellner, only in her third week as a summer associate at Quinn Emanuel, stood at the helm of a key witness’s direct…
In an unusual response to a legal inquiry, a Connecticut lawyer found himself under audit after a dismissive response to the statewide grievance committee concerning a trust account overdraft. According to a presentment filed in Connecticut state court, the lawyer asserted that he was too occupied with relishing the “delicious” fish he caught while on…
The accelerating integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors is not only spurring novel types of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), but it is also drastically altering the existing methodologies firms employ to orchestrate these transactions. Increasingly, AI is penetrating aspects of M&A practices traditionally helmed by humans, including tasks such as due diligence and…
The American Bar Association (ABA) recently issued a cutting statement against attempts by certain elected officials and advocacy groups to challenge corporate law firms’ diversity programs. Primed in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action, the ABA expressed it was “deeply troubled” by these attempts. While diversity in the workplace, and…
In a recent legal development, former George Mason University law professor Joshua Wright has filed a $108 million defamation lawsuit in a Virginia state court. The case centers around allegations brought against Wright by two former students, who contend that he engaged in sexual misconduct during his tenure at the university. Wright disputes these claims,…
In a recent ruling, the Ninth Circuit concluded that a lower court possessed the necessary authority to reject a request from two Texas law firms. The law firms sought to exclude non-multidistrict litigation (non-MDL) claims from undergoing assessment for specific attorney fees within an MDL. Interestingly, the multidistrict litigation in question surrounds an allegedly defective…
Legal services regulation has faced notable changes and challenges, with some believing it is currently experiencing a renaissance–albeit an unevenly paced and fragmented one. A noteworthy move in reshaping this landscape is how Colorado has recently allowed other types of legal providers, apart from attorneys, to offer specific services under certain circumstances. This innovative approach…
Changes are afoot in the legal services regulation across the United States, with an increased focus on narrowing the gap in legal services provision and working towards legislative adjustments. The latest instance of this shift has taken place in Colorado where new provisions have been established to permit non-attorney legal providers to offer specific services…
The legal world saw a notable shift this week as esteemed law firm Quarles & Brady LLP made the announcement of expanding its team. The firm revealed that it has recruited four new attorneys from Jennings Strouss & Salmon PLC. The newly hired professionals have been welcomed into their Phoenix office, showing a considerable emphasis…
An unnamed attorney in Brooklyn, New York faced sanctions from a state court judge due to inappropriate behavior in the robing room of the Kings County Supreme Court. The attorney had reportedly made a series of off-color jokes and comments aimed toward interns, a clerk, and opposing counsel before a court session. While the specifics…
With the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent adoption of rules mandating disclosure of significant cybersecurity incidents, corporate legal departments are navigating uncharted territories. These new rules have a dual-edged impact, raising cybersecurity vigilance on one hand, but potentially exposing firms to the risk of compromise on trade secrets on the other, according to…
Georgetown Law’s Appellate Courts Immersion Clinic and Ellwanger Law have made headlines after the full Fifth Circuit reevaluated a longstanding precedent related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. In a significant development, the Fifth Circuit reassessed the scope of Title VII, which had previously been restricted to “ultimate employment decisions”. Law360’s report on…
In a crucial development for the North Carolina judiciary, Supreme Court Justice Michael Morgan announced his decision to step down next month. Morgan’s decision, which comes before his term expires in 2024, opens a vacant seat that the outgoing Democratic governor is set to fill ahead of next year’s elections. Justice Morgan’s career on the…
Over the previous week, the legal landscape in London has seen several intriguing developments. Prominent motorsport team McLaren has initiated a claim to enforce a contract with their driver Alex Palou. This marks a notable instance of contractual disputes within the fast-paced world of competitive motorsport. In another significant development, a senior partner from Axiom…
In the past week, the London legal scene has experienced a wave of prominent litigation cases, among which are McLaren’s enforcement claim against race car driver, Alex Palou, a product liability claim against AstraZeneca over COVID-19 vaccine side effects, and a challenge raised by a senior Axiom Ince partner against his SRA suspension. Motorsport powerhouse,…
A recent development in the U.S judiciary has seen a Fifth Circuit judge publicly defend Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman. Judge Newman finds herself at the center of an investigation questioning her mental fitness for her position. This unexpected defense from a colleague on the Fifth Circuit indicates disapproval of how the probe has been…