The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has breathed new life into antitrust litigation targeting Align Technology, the company behind Invisalign. In a recent decision, the court reversed an earlier summary judgment in favor of Align, which had been accused of monopolizing the clear teeth aligner market. This ruling stems from allegations that Align improperly restricted…
The US Supreme Court convened on Monday to hear oral arguments in the significant case of Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. Commissioners of Boulder County. The case sees the County and City of Boulder, Colorado, suing energy giants Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy, alleging violations under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act due to climate change…
The nation’s leading telecom providers, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, are seeking dismissal of an antitrust lawsuit that accuses them of colluding to dominate the Wi-Fi calling market. The complaint, brought forward by consumers, suggests that these carriers have worked together strategically to suppress competition by providing free Wi-Fi calling services. Wi-Fi calling allows users to…
The Federal Circuit recently provided a partial revival of SnapRays LLC’s patent infringement case against O’Reilly Winship LLC regarding a distinct type of plastic plate for wall outlets. The appeals court found that the Texas district court had erred in its claim construction, thereby giving new life to some aspects of SnapRays’ legal contention. This…
Burger King is pressing charges in a Florida federal court, demanding the closure of three restaurants in New Jersey over alleged trademark infringement. The fast-food chain claims these establishments, operating under the name “Jumbo King,” are controlled by a former franchisee in violation of a previous settlement. This legal action highlights the complex dynamics of…
OpenAI is facing a trademark infringement lawsuit filed on October 5, 2026, by TradeSun Inc., a California-based software company. TradeSun alleges that OpenAI’s use of the name “Astra” for its latest AI model, GPT-6 Astra, infringes upon TradeSun’s existing trademark rights and could lead to consumer confusion. TradeSun has been marketing its AI software under…
In a contentious move, cable lobby groups have taken legal action against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) following its decision to repeal the National Television Ownership Rule. This regulation had previously capped the number of broadcast TV stations a single entity could own. The repeal has sparked opposition from major cable providers, including Comcast and…
The United States’ endeavor to regulate stablecoins has emerged as a confluence of tax and economic challenges. Stablecoins, which are digital currencies pegged to stable assets like the US dollar, have rapidly proliferated, prompting debates about their regulatory future. The core issues center around the economic implications of their widespread use and the complexities of…
In a significant development, the federal government has requested the full D.C. Circuit to review a decision regarding Teva Pharmaceuticals’ ability to contest Medicare’s drug pricing rules. This appeal follows a panel ruling permitting Teva to challenge the criteria Medicare employs to determine which drugs are eligible for price negotiations. The government argues that this…
Artificial intelligence firm Cerence has filed a lawsuit against Sony Corporation in a Texas federal court, alleging that Sony’s PlayStation 5 and its line of noise-cancelling headphones infringe on Cerence’s patents related to speech recognition and voice-control technology. The legal battle underscores the growing tensions between tech companies as they continue to expand into voice-controlled…
A federal judge in California has ruled that negligence and consumer privacy claims against the law firm Keesal Young & Logan will proceed, following a data breach that exposed the personal information of over 316,000 individuals. The court determined that plaintiffs have standing because their data reportedly appeared on the dark web. This breach highlights…
DraftKings has come under legal scrutiny as a new federal lawsuit alleges that the Boston-based company employs artificial intelligence to enhance its gambling strategies. According to the suit, the company uses AI technology to identify customers more likely to continue betting despite frequent losses, sending targeted promotions to encourage further gambling. This legal action, which…
Google is facing allegations of monopolistic practices in the ad-tech sector, leading to a massive legal confrontation as it contends with $3.2 billion in damage claims. This lawsuit stems from accusations that Google’s dominance in the digital advertising space has stifled competition, manipulated pricing to its advantage, and harmed publishers and advertisers alike. The claims…
Mattel Inc., the globally recognized toy manufacturer, has announced a significant leadership transition with Roger Lynch stepping into the roles of chairman of the board and chief executive officer. Lynch, who was previously an independent lead director on Mattel’s board, will be taking over after the departure of the previous CEO. In this interim period,…
Recently, state enforcers have settled their case concerning Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that attracted significant attention given its substantial scale. The settlement concluded following state concerns about the merger’s potential impacts on industry competition. Meanwhile, attention is also directed at the U.S. Department of Justice, which is currently…
In a significant arbitration outcome, Uber has been ordered to pay $40 million over an incident involving a rider who tragically lost their life. This decision, which stands out in the arena of tort law, revolves around a case where an Uber driver allegedly abandoned a passenger in a precarious situation, leading to their untimely…
The opening of a new trial in Missouri marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal battles over Monsanto’s herbicide, Roundup. This case, representing the first of its kind since a key U.S. Supreme Court decision, sees three Florida women alleging that their non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnoses were caused by exposure to the widely used weed…
Monster Energy is once again at the center of legal proceedings, this time involving Monster Transmission. The energy drink company claims that Monster Transmission’s logo, featuring a claw mark design and a striking green-and-black color scheme, closely resembles its own iconic “M” logo. This has led Monster Energy to accuse the automotive parts company of…
In a significant ruling from an Ohio federal court, frozen drink company ICEE has successfully secured $23 million in damages from rival Slush Puppie Ltd. This decision was made following findings that Slush Puppie attempted to redirect customers to their alternative product, Slushy Jack’s, thereby leveraging the brand recognition established by Slush Puppie after the…
In a notable development within the pharmaceutical industry, a New Jersey federal judge has denied motions to dismiss a complex antitrust multidistrict litigation (MDL) involving Celgene Corp.’s cancer medication Revlimid. The litigation accuses Bristol-Myers Squibb, Natco Pharma, AbbVie, and other pharmaceutical companies of engaging in “pay-for-delay” agreements, which allegedly delayed the entry of generic competitors…
In a pivotal decision by the Los Angeles Superior Court, Judge Carolyn Kuhl ruled against Meta Platforms Inc.’s attempt to prevent its top executives from testifying in an upcoming trial concerning accusations of social media addiction. Scheduled for October 28, the trial will see Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg, along with Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri, take…
A New York federal judge has largely denied Hearst’s attempt to dismiss a trademark complaint brought by Gray Local Media over the use of “First Warning Weather” and “First Warning Traffic.” The case hinges on the alleged similarity to Gray’s established “First Alert” trademarks, which the court found could plausibly result in consumer confusion. This…
The recent wave of class action decisions within the federal appellate courts offers fresh insights into the landscape of class certification. One significant area of focus has been the evaluation of pecuniary loss in consumer cases where a product is advertised on sale but never sold at its full listed price. This raises questions about…
A series of government-funded advertisements featuring President Donald Trump has ignited controversy, with allegations that they breach federal laws prohibiting the use of taxpayer funds for propaganda and partisan political activities. Consumer advocacy group Public Citizen has lodged a formal complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), urging broadcasters…
In the financial year 2026, the General Counsel of Tilray Brands Inc. received a compensation package totaling $3.5 million, primarily in the form of stock awards. Tilray, a company known for its diverse offerings in craft beer, premium spirits, and both medical and adult-use cannabis, highlights its strategic position in the burgeoning cannabis and beverage…