On Tuesday, an adversary lawsuit filed by the Girardi Keese bankruptcy trustee was dismissed by a California bankruptcy judge. The lawsuit aimed to reclaim $2.8 million, alleged to have been disbursed to BizJet, an aircraft maintenance company. The suit alleges these payments were part of the disgraced law firm’s fraudulent scheme to dupe creditors. Despite…
In a move sparking considerable interest in both the technology and legal sectors, the U.S. Copyright Office has recently extended an invitation to the public to comment on the use of copyrighted materials to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The agency aims to gauge opinions on whether these uses should be disclosed and to what…
For commercial litigator Brian Kahn, the road to the courtroom was paved not solely with law books and court documents, but also with the humorous tunes of renowned parody artist Alfred “Weird Al” Yankovic. Kahn, before embarking on his legal career, envisioned himself following in the footsteps of the famous songsmith, whose wide-spanning career has…
In a significant ruling on Tuesday, the D.C. Circuit court announced a crucial decision concerning a niche publisher of gothic literature and the U.S. Copyright Office. The court concluded that the Copyright Office’s insistence for the publisher to submit physical copies of every new publication to the Library of Congress, under the threat of immense…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently filed its opening brief in a significant case at the U.S. Supreme Court. They have urged the Supreme Court to reverse a previous ruling by a lower court which, the SEC suggests, could inhibit their power to protect investors from potentially harmful conduct. This case potentially…
In a recent development, a complaint against a beachwear company over allegations of fraudulent trademark registration has been dismissed by a federal judge in Manhattan. The plaintiffs argued that the firm secured a trademark deceitfully to win a settlement from a competing company. However, the court ruled in favor of the defendant, stating that the…
In a significant legal development, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) upheld claims in a technology patent, decisively dismissing Amazon’s contention that the claims were too apparent to justify patent protection. This result presents vital ramifications, especially for corporations and law firms practicing in Intellectual Property rights. Amazon had contended at PTAB that the…
In an increasingly globalized and tech-heavy climate, patent infringement disputes have become a focal point for multinational corporations and law firms alike. A recent real-life drama unfolded when the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) had to defend its decision regarding a drilling technology company’s diamond drill bit patents. The resolution of this case could offer…
The owner of the “Lucky 13” clothing brand recently experienced a favorable outcome in an extensive trademark suit. The brand was granted a default win against numerous counterfeiters in a ruling made by a federal judge in Illinois. This decision comes despite initial struggles, as the brand owners had made previous attempts to dismiss the…
In antitrust litigation concerning HIV drugs, differing plaintiffs’ counsel find themselves in discord. The root of the dispute revolves around allegations that Gilead Sciences Inc. and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. entered into a collusive agreement to delay the release of generic versions of HIV drugs. While consumers who lost their cases at trial are eyeing…
Federal trademark officials have recently reaffirmed a previous decision, denying a bid by a video game developer to register an image associated with a computer game as a trademark. The officials stated that sole identification of a character is not protected under trademark law. The game developer’s proposal to own the rights to the specific…
In a longstanding intellectual property dispute, baby stroller and playard importers have been vindicated by the U.S. International Trade Commission. The importers had been embroiled in a two-year battle with Graco Children’s Products and a Taiwanese manufacturer over allegations of patent infringement. The Commission’s decision, stated in a recent announcement, concluded that imports in question…
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren along with one other Democrat in Congress are rallying their efforts to provide more affordable medicine for the American public. They believe this achievable by fostering greater collaboration between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and federal patent authorities. Critics argue that the cost of medicine in the United States…
In the realm of standard-essential patents (SEPs), litigation often follows cyclical trends aligned with generational shifts in technology. As the legal community holds its collective breath in anticipation of SEP litigation concerning 5G technology, other, less touted areas are emerging as potential candidates for increased licensing and litigation. This observation has been astutely noted by…
JetBlue has called for sanctions against identified “serial litigants,” following a blunder last week in which incomplete redactions revealed what the company describes as misinterpretations relating to potential fare increases if JetBlue’s proposed merger with Spirit Airlines is finalized. The allegations of improper redaction argue that it potentially distorts the true impact the merger could…
In response to evolving expectations and needs in the legal field, firms are shifting their focus beyond the traditional lure of compensation. With the catalyst being the pandemic, law firms are now grappling with novel demands for quality of life and a positive firm culture. This transformation is being spearheaded by attorneys, staff and clients…
Attorneys representing a group of nonprofit organizations who have recently won a $125 million settlement from the U.S. government, regarding charges for using the Public Access to Court Electronic Records system (PACER), have made a significant request. The legal team has asked a federal judge in Washington, D.C. to assign around $23 million from the…
Amway, the renowned direct-selling conglomerate, has recently submitted an appeal to the Sixth Circuit, urging the court to affirm that an American International Group (AIG) subsidiary owes the global giant insurance coverage over a copyright infringement matter involving several prominent record labels. Accusations of infringement were levelled against Amway by numerous record labels, pressuring the…
Automotive giant Ford Motor Company has recently refuted allegations of patent infringement in a legal battle with VDPP LLC, revolving around the technology employed in its backup camera system. According to VDPP’s claims, Ford’s system supposedly infringes upon their technology for 3D movie glasses. However, Ford has challenged these allegations and urged a federal judge…
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has defended its decision to mandate a legal support consulting firm to commence negotiations with a union. The NLRB maintains that it beholds the jurisdictional rights to ascertain whether the workers involved in the case hold a supervisory status or not, as it has conveyed to the Fifth Circuit…
Legal developments continue to unfold in the case surrounding two former clients of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. The international law firm has reportedly told a New York federal judge that two ex-advisers from IHT Wealth Management, who are now under the spotlight in a five-million-dollar criminal fraud case, have failed to demonstrate their inability…
In a recent development, a California federal judge dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Gilead and co-accused generic HIV drugmakers. The lawsuit alleged that Gilead had paid the generic drugmakers to delay their market entry. Nevertheless, the court ruled that the consumer allegations of harm were too speculative, thus leading to the dismissal of the…
Fast-fashion behemoth Shein is taking a stand against a legal challenge made by rival company, Temu. The competitive dispute sprang from Temu’s antitrust lawsuit accusing Shein of abusing its marketplace position. Temu’s argument centers around claims that Shein’s exploitation of exclusive partnerships with Chinese suppliers is distorting the fast-fashion industry dynamics and stifling fair competition….
A Washington, D.C. resident, who coincidentally shares his name with a famous figure from the US founding era, conceded his guilt earlier this week to recording covert grand jury proceedings. The privacy breach took place in a local court and the man subsequently posted the footage to social media and sent it in text messages…
Law firms have been adapting their hiring, retention and compensation strategies in light of recent changes in the industry, largely spurred by the pandemic. In addition to compensation, factors like firm culture and quality of life have taken the forefront, as legal professionals and clients alike call for these changes. This emphasis on enhancing firm…