On Monday, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) announced that it will investigate whether imported over-the-counter lidocaine patches sold by five companies infringe upon a U.S. patent. This investigation could potentially lead to exclusion orders preventing these products from entering the U.S. market, a significant move within the realm of international trade and patent law….
The legal landscape for Bausch & Lomb is undergoing a notable shift as the company’s legal chief prepares to see a significant reduction in compensation. This modification reflects broader trends and challenges within corporate law departments facing increased scrutiny and financial balancing. As reported, the salary for Bausch & Lomb’s chief legal officer will dip…
Holland & Knight LLP has expanded its healthcare transactions practice with the addition of a new partner in Dallas from Dykema Gossett PLLC. The firm announced this strategic move on Monday as it seeks to strengthen its capabilities in a critical sector. This decision underscores Holland & Knight’s commitment to increasing its transactional expertise and…
The integration of artificial intelligence into legal practice is ushering in a new era that requires heightened scrutiny of confidentiality protocols by state bars. Recent discussions highlight the urgent need for bar associations to delineate specific guidelines concerning AI and client confidentiality. As legal professionals increasingly rely on AI-driven tools, the nuances of safeguarding sensitive…
Holland & Knight has strategically expanded its healthcare transaction capabilities by adding a new partner to its Dallas office. This move is aimed at strengthening the firm’s position in the competitive healthcare legal market. Joining the firm is a legal expert with substantial experience in healthcare transactions, mergers, and acquisitions, a crucial asset as more…
Covington & Burling LLP has made a strategic addition to its Palo Alto office by hiring Nithya Kailasanath as a part of its life sciences team. This move signals the firm’s intent to bolster its capabilities in the highly competitive life sciences sector. Kailasanath, who previously served as an IP litigator, brings extensive experience in…
In a highlight from this week’s legal victories, two personal injury firms in Michigan have placed themselves prominently on Law360’s Legal Lions list. Their noteworthy achievement involved securing a substantial verdict exceeding $300 million against a prison health services provider and one of its doctors. This judgment was reached after evidence showed the refusal of…
Several Californians have initiated a class-action lawsuit against Sutter Health and MemorialCare, alleging that the healthcare providers utilized an AI transcription tool to record patient-doctor conversations without obtaining proper consent. The lawsuit, filed on April 8, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, contends that the use of Abridge AI…
In a notable development for the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector, Welltower Inc.’s legal chief, Tim Cook, has reportedly secured a compensation package valued at $93.5 million for the year 2025. This figure represents a significant remuneration level for an executive within the legal domain, underlining the importance of legal and compliance roles within…
Greenberg Traurig has expanded its Dallas office by bringing on board former Sidley Austin litigator Andrew Aurentz. This strategic addition highlights the firm’s continued efforts to strengthen its litigation capabilities in the competitive Texas legal market. Aurentz, known for his work in complex commercial litigation, joins as a shareholder and brings valuable expertise to Greenberg…
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a review focusing on the actions of a Biden-era civil rights chief concerning abortion-related policies. This scrutiny is part of a broader investigation into how federal civil rights enforcement has been managed during the current administration. At the center of the review is Vanita Gupta, who has led…
California’s recent move to establish distinct guardrails for artificial intelligence highlights a divergence from federal policy, as Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order sets a nuanced path for state agencies. While the federal government under former President Trump preferred a deregulatory approach, California’s strategy involves more stringent oversight for AI developers seeking government contracts. This initiative…
The Michigan Supreme Court is currently re-evaluating its 2004 decision concerning the timeline for filing medical malpractice suits related to wrongful death claims. Lawyers representing the estate of a deceased patient are advocating for a revision of the ruling to extend the filing limits during the statutory notice period. The case was presented before the…
EmblemHealth is making a significant legal move in its ongoing dispute with AstraZeneca’s unit Alexion Pharmaceuticals. The nonprofit insurer has petitioned a federal judge in Massachusetts to allow an appeal to the First Circuit. This appeal challenges a decision that significantly reduced the scope of its class action suit, alleging that Alexion utilized questionable patent…
As businesses increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into decision-making processes, the legal landscape is evolving to address the growing concern of AI-generated inaccuracies, or “hallucinations.” These occurrences, where AI systems produce incorrect or misleading outputs, pose significant risks, particularly when relied upon for critical business decisions. Current discussions emphasize that the use of AI does not…
The United Nations Commission of Inquiry has raised substantial concerns about the increasing human rights violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory due to ongoing conflicts in Iran. Highlighting the intensity of the crisis as the conflict transitions into a humanitarian emergency, the Commission emphasized the devastating impact on civilian populations. The uptick in hostilities has…
As artificial intelligence continues to weave itself into the fabric of everyday life, legal professionals are increasingly concerned about the emerging risks tied to AI chatbots, particularly in scenarios echoing the sweeping opioid litigations. These concerns have been highlighted in relation to cases involving suicides or self-harm where AI chatbots have been implicated. The potential…
A recent session at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit became a scene of evident frustration as judges engaged with attorneys from Purdue Pharma LP and Accord Healthcare Inc. The legal debate centered around whether a Delaware district court’s decision to invalidate Purdue’s abuse-deterrence patent was adequately specific in its reasoning. Judges…
Amid escalating hardship in Cuba, the United Nations has called on the global community to urgently provide humanitarian support to the Caribbean nation. This plea arises despite a recent oil shipment from Russia, as reported by JURIST. The country has been grappling with an acute humanitarian crisis exacerbated by a US-imposed oil blockade instituted in…
Perkins Coie has made a notable addition to its litigation team by bringing Jeffrey Colton on board, enhancing its capabilities in both Seattle and Portland. Colton’s recruitment is seen as a strategic move by the firm to bolster its litigation practice on the West Coast, drawing on his extensive experience in complex commercial litigation. Jeffrey…
WilmerHale has made a significant addition to its regulatory roster by bringing aboard FDA regulatory expert Patrick O’Brien as a partner in its Washington, D.C., office. This move is poised to enhance the firm’s capabilities in guiding clients through the complex terrain of FDA regulations. O’Brien, who previously served at Hogan Lovells, brings extensive experience…
Bausch Health Companies and MSN Laboratories have agreed to settle their New Jersey patent litigation over the irritable bowel syndrome medication Trulance. This resolution comes after a confidential agreement between the parties, resulting in the filing of a stipulation of dismissal. According to the settlement, MSN Laboratories will maintain its patent challenge, thereby lifting the…
McGuireWoods, a prominent national law firm, has taken another step in bolstering its presence on the West Coast by hiring a seasoned attorney from Seyfarth Shaw. According to a report from Bloomberg Law, this strategic move is part of McGuireWoods’ ongoing efforts to expand its service offerings and footprint in key California markets. The recruit,…
Cuba recently announced the release of 2,010 prisoners, a move described by the government as a humanitarian gesture timed to coincide with Holy Week. This decision was made under Article 90(II) of the Constitution and followed a comprehensive review process that considered the nature of the offenses, inmate behavior, the time served, and the health…
In a recent development, a California federal magistrate judge dismissed Schneider Wallace Cottrell Konecky LLP’s effort to secure a larger portion of a substantial $75.4 million fee award. The fees in question were associated with the representation of plaintiffs in a high-profile $228.5 million antitrust settlement involving Sutter Health. The judgment upheld the allocation decision…