In what is unfolding as a significant legal battle within the world of social media and law, a former shareholder of Greenberg Traurig LLP and his divorce lawyer have filed a $150 million defamation and cyberstalking lawsuit. The suit, filed in Florida federal court earlier this week, alleges a social media influencer engaged in a…
An ex-shareholder from the esteemed law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP, along with his divorce lawyer, has filed a hefty $150 million defamation and cyberstalking lawsuit against a well-known social media influencer. The case was lodged in the Florida federal court this Tuesday, and the plaintiff has alleged that the influencer initiated a media campaign chock-full…
In a recent update to the legal saga surrounding John Eastman, it has come to light that his attorney expressed frustration over the decision not to delay Eastman’s disbarment trial in California, in view of his concurrent indictment in Georgia. According to his legal counsel, juggling both trials concurrently is becoming “near impossible”. Eastman, a…
The investment sector sees another high-profile move as the chief compliance officer and general counsel of Glenview Capital Management joins Lowenstein Sandler LLP. Underscoring a continuing trend of talent migration from the investment industry to the legal field, this move is set to take effect later this month. The new role at Lowenstein Sandler will…
On Tuesday, an interesting development saw the Federal Circuit taking a critical view of the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) recent decision related to Roku Ultra streaming products. The Federal Circuit noted that the decision that the original software for Roku’s Ultra streaming products infringed a patent, despite the lack of infringement in updated models, was…
In a recent move by the United States District Court in Delaware, Candid Care Co. received approval to pursue a declaration stating that its operations do not infringe upon the teledentistry patent held by its competitor, SmileDirectClub. The ruling by the Federal Judge took into consideration the history of SmileDirectClub’s litigations and its assertive patent…
In an intriguing development, a trademark lawsuit filed by a marketing and consulting firm was dismissed by a Michigan federal judge on September 5, 2023. The judge stated that accusations of the company infringing upon a Florida woman’s right to the term “behavioral intelligence” did not provide sufficient grounds for a lawsuit in Michigan. The…
In a recent turn of events, a Delaware federal judge annulled a jury’s verdict against Google that required the tech titan to pay $15.1 million over audio programming patent infringement. The judge deemed the infringement finding against Google unsupported by the evidence presented at the trial. The initial verdict came as a result of allegations…
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is bolstering its intellectual property law offering with the appointment of a new attorney in New York. This attorney, a former member of Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP, has a significant focus on intellectual property law, a move that aligns with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett’s strategy to expand…
In a recent development, a Delaware federal judge has ruled in favor of Natera Inc., maintaining the validity of two of their patents related to cancer testing products. The court dismissed arguments put forward by ArcherDX, a competitor, that suggested Natera had delayed in filing the patents and in launching its lawsuit for infringement against…
The U.S. Copyright Office recently ruled that there is no legal ambiguity within the Music Modernization Act that would exempt music streaming services from incurring late fees for underpayment to artists resulting from adjustments in royalty estimates. This highlights a rejection of the interpretation proposed by a group representative of major music streaming services. The…
In a recent encounter at the Federal Circuit, a Purdue Pharma attorney faced a difficult panel of judges when trying to base the company’s appeal of a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) defeat on the Board’s two-year delay in delivering a verdict. The attorney faced criticism from the tri-judge panel for allegedly not providing…
Charter Communications Inc.’s appeal for an order demanding U.S. District Judge, Rodney Gilstrap, to dismiss a lawsuit alleging patent infringement has been rejected by the Federal Circuit. This decision, made on Tuesday, dismissed Charter Communication’s claims that the venue for the suit was improper. The decision to deny Charter Communication’s appeal further solidifies the pending…
The Federal Circuit committee currently conducting an investigation into the fitness of Judge Pauline Newman on the bench has posited that the judge’s lawsuit against her colleagues warrants dismissal. The crux of their argument lays in the belief the district judge delegated to the case lacks the authority to hear it. Judge Newman, at 96-years-old,…
The Court of Chancery in Delaware has ruled that a prominent drug company executive infringed on trade secrets and contravened his noncompete agreement, according to a detailed report. The executive, who co-founded a business that was later acquired by Sorrento Therapeutics Inc., reportedly began a side venture during his tenure, leading to allegations of breach….
In a notable development, the New York State Unified Court System announced that its Managing Inspector General for Bias Matters is now taking on the role of the System’s new Inspector General. The announcement, made on Tuesday, marks a significant personnel change within one of the largest and most influential court systems in the United…
In an unexpected turn of events, Alex Murdaugh, a South Carolina attorney convicted for the ruthless murder of his own wife and son, is seeking a new trial on grounds of jury tampering. According to allegations presented by his legal team, the court clerk interfered with the jury, potentially impacting the trial’s results. The attorney,…
In recent years, the Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International case, and its resulting rulings, have produced substantial shifts within patent law. The case has had implications that reach even the most niche sectors of patent portfolio development. However, not all corporations with a vested interest in patents fully grasp how these legal changes might…
A former executive of McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP has refuted allegations of theft leveled against her by the firm. The executive and her husband have been accused of embezzling $3.2 million from the firm, but both categorically deny these charges. In a counter-narrative, the executive alleges a hostile workplace environment characterized by misogyny….
The past director of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s whistleblower office is now set to join the partnership at Phillips & Cohen LLP. This was a recent announcement made by the law firm. The now-former director’s transference is a notable shift in the legal landscape. This move displays an interrelation between major government entities…
In a significant career move, Gerry Pecht, the Global Chief Executive of Norton Rose Fulbright, is stepping down from his position and leaving the firm. His association with the firm has been an extensive one, lasting for a remarkable 43 years. The announcement came to light on Tuesday, marking an end to Pecht’s long and…
In one of the pivotal moments for artificial intelligence governance, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has taken a step forward by proposing a new approach – the SAFE Innovation Framework. Notably, the framework has garnered attention due to its thoughtful and meaningful tenets, aimed at comprehending the future of artificial intelligence regulations within meaningful time…
More than a dozen former attorneys from Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP have recently found new positions at Philadelphia-based law firm, Dilworth Paxson LLP. This transition follows the closure of Schnader Harrison, a firm with over 90 years of history in the field. The exact implications of this substantial personnel shift remain to be…
In the seven years following the introduction of an anti-discrimination provision to the American Bar Association’s model rules of professional conduct, the regulation has stirred significant debate surrounding its impact and efficacy. Despite contentious opinions ranging from the provision potentially tackling deep-rooted bias within the profession to concerns of hindering free speech, a look at…
Hogan Lovells has reappointed Miguel Zaldivar as its chief executive officer for a second four-year term. The transatlantic law firm reinforced its stance that a merger is not needed to continue its trajectory of growth. Zaldivar’s reappointment appears to underline the firm’s commitment to its existing growth strategy, demonstrating confidence in both its leadership and…