The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has released its 2022 Annual Report to Congress, highlighting important trends and shifts in foreign investments in the country. This report noted a record 440 filings in 2022, which represents a marginal increase compared to the 436 filings seen in 2021. This uptick is especially…
LawNext is set to host its weekly “Legaltech Week” today, featuring leading figures from legal tech and innovation. The panel will now include special guest, Julie Sobowale, a renowned freelance journalist, previously holding the position of Director of Communications for the Law Society of Saskatchewan. Sobowale’s current role is Membership Research Consultant for Local Independent…
In the recent announcement, the Supreme Court intervened to obstruct an opioid settlement that would have protected the Sacklers from liability. The move raises questions about the future procedures regarding similar cases. For more details on this development, you may visit CNN. In another significant event, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) has begun investigating the…
In the intensely competitive world of businesses, corporations constantly need to innovate and distinguish themselves from their rivals to secure long-term success. However, it’s crucial that they do not act impetuously but design strategic plans to safeguard themselves proactively against potential legal, financial, and reputational risks. One critical element of this strategic planning is robust…
Retiring in a tranquil neighborhood in Ohio City, one might not expect to be disturbed by the onset of a stone crushing plant. The anticipated peace and tranquillity have been interrupted for a retired couple who suddenly found themselves living next to such a facility, owned by whom they’ve come to call the “Bad Guys”….
As corporations around the globe continue to intensify their focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, Big Law firms are increasingly stepping in to provide critical guidance. The growing scrutiny of these programs has created a demand for assured legal advice to ensure DEI initiatives are effective, sustainable, and lawful. Though much about the…
Last week, a California federal judge’s patience was tested with Quinn Emanuel’s unique dual role within a current legal dispute. According to counsel for various adult performers, a partner within the heavyweight law firm was allegedly responsible for providing information leading towards their accusations against Fenix, OnlyFans’ parent company, and Meta. The performers assert that…
On August 7, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) posted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which officially went into effect in June 2023. As per the law, employers are obliged to offer reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees and job applicants, unless it would equate to undue…
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is close to reaching a potential settlement with tech behemoths Apple and Broadcom in a $1.1 billion patent dispute related to data transmission systems. This development follows a recent move by the U.S. Supreme Court, wherein the apex court opted not to consider the case at hand. The available…
The United Kingdom’s HM Treasury recently published a near-final draft statutory instrument and accompanying policy note, delineating proposed reforms to the nation’s securitization regime. These publications have sparked extensive dialogue within the domestic legal sphere, calling for a constructive response from legal professionals and key stakeholders. Previously, securitization has proven to be a lucrative strategy,…
In a recent turn of events, Activision, the well-known video game publisher, withdrew its lawsuit against a popular YouTuber known for the “It’s Enough Slices” TikTok audio. The legal action was dropped just weeks after Activision had initially filed. The lawsuit involved Activision seeking a declaration from a California federal judge that its use of…
Tensions have escalated in a pending antitrust suit against fragrance manufacturers, with allegations of undue influence making recent headlines. A group of plaintiff firms, Cohen Milstein included, have accused their competitors of attempting to manipulate the selection process for lead plaintiffs’ counsel in the lawsuit. The contention centers on a declaration made by Lieff Cabraser,…
On Thursday, a Federal Circuit panel critically examined Masimo’s challenge to overturn Patent Trial and Appeal Board decisions which invalidated ten patents that Masimo had asserted against Apple. These patents centered around the technology used for measuring blood oxygen levels. In the course of the justification, one judge indicated that the board’s intricate findings might…
In an emerging predicament, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has found himself in the midst of an ethics scandal, generated by his ties to affluent figures. According to a recent report, Thomas’s circle is far richer, featuring more billionaire associates than the average person’s network of less wealthy friends . The precise nature of the…
The American Psychological Association (APA) has passed a resolution taking a stand against the current practice of mandatory mental health inquiries on bar exam applications. In this Above the Law article, it was made clear that according to statistical data gathered by the APA, there exists no correlation between the presence of mental health-related questions…
In a dramatic turn of events, the University of California has ceased assigning new work to the firm Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. This step comes in response to the firm’s release of internal emails that disclosed derogatory language and offensive remarks between two of its former senior partners. This development is particularly notable…
Food waste recycler KDC Agribusiness LLC, currently undergoing Chapter 11 proceedings in Delaware, now faces a heightened risk to their business operations. This follows a recent decision by a bankruptcy judge who lifted a stay on a pre-existing lawsuit, a trade secret misappropriation suit, against the company. The suit, which has been pending in Delaware’s…
An unexpected rivalry in the world of legal professionals has emerged from California. A personal injury lawyer known locally as “Sweet James” from Orange County, California, is taking legal action against a counterpart from Los Angeles County. The LA-based lawyer, Raphael Contreras Sweet, has been drawing personal injury cases under the brazenly similar name “Sweet…
An Orange County, California, personal injury lawyer who had branded himself “Sweet James” has raised a legal dispute against a Los Angeles County rival. The rival, Rafael Contreras Sweet, has been gaining personal injury cases under the name “Sweet Justice”, leading to the conflict. Further details are found in the original article on Law360.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made significant updates to its procedures, streamlining the employment verification process for eligible companies. The USCIS announced that starting August 1, 2023, they will be introducing a new version of the Form I-9, used for Employment Eligibility Verification. The updates bring considerable changes to the form…
A Chinese aerospace company is pushing back against a $279 million patent verdict awarded to a Texas competitor, arguing for the decision to be overruled. The central bone of contention revolves around the way the Shenzhen-based business was portrayed during the court proceedings. The legal team for the Texas-based competitor repeatedly labeled the Chinese business…
In light of the rapidly evolving Information Technology industry, legal professionals need to be constantly updated about the latest developments in the issue of the Right to Know. Fresh from August 2023, the Volume 8 edition of the monthly rundown on all things cyber, privacy, and technology, published by Clark Hill PLC, offers an insightful…
In a significant development in intellectual property law, Dril-Quip Inc. saw a victory backed by a Texas appellate court. According to the decision, a former chief engineer for FMC Technologies Inc. did not misappropriate the company’s design drawings upon transferring to the rival subsea drilling technology firm Dril-Quip. The ruling stands in alignment with several…
In a significant judgement that has profound implications for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) screening, the Court of Justice of the European Union (Court) passed a ruling undermining Hungary’s national foreign investment screening laws. Dated July 13, 2023, the decision specifically penalises the Hungarian government for blocking the proposed purchase of a Hungarian sand and gravel…
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