The debate over the powers wielded by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) director has intensified as major technology companies and attorneys specializing in Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) matters seek intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court. This follows a decision by the Federal Circuit, which declined to restrict the director’s discretion in…
The D.C. Circuit’s recent decision represents another chapter in the ongoing legal tussle between the pharmaceutical industry and the federal government over Medicare’s newly minted pricing negotiation capabilities. While the pharmaceutical sector faces a setback, the ruling provides nuanced insights that may inform future litigation strategies. The court’s affirmation aligns with the judgments of other…
Big Tech companies are currently urging the U.S. Supreme Court to address what they describe as an overreach of power by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) concerning the authority of its director over Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) challenges. The companies argue that the Federal Circuit’s decision not to limit this…
An Oregon judge is set to make a pivotal decision that could impact 14 class actions under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), all of which have come under scrutiny due to fraud allegations. The plaintiff in these cases is being challenged by the defense firm Watstein Terepka, which argues that his conduct and character…
In a significant legal action, Round Hill Music, a private equity music publisher, has filed lawsuits against tech companies Anthropic, Suno, and Bright Data. Filed in separate federal courts in California, the lawsuits accuse these companies of engaging in “rampant commercial copying” of copyrighted songs and lyrics to develop and train their artificial intelligence systems…
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) decision not to nullify claims in two fuel injection patents held by Westport Fuel Systems Canada Inc. This ruling upheld the PTAB’s earlier finding that neither Mercedes-Benz nor an unnamed engineering company sufficiently demonstrated the patents’ obviousness….
A patent owner and a trademark owner walk into court with the same request: stop the infringement before it causes harm that money cannot repair. Despite the seemingly similar aim, the legal pathways they must navigate differ significantly, revealing a widening chasm between patent and trademark law concerning irreparable harm. In the realm of patent…
The US Supreme Court has once again declined to hear the appeal filed by Donald Trump regarding the sexual assault and defamation case brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll. The decision arrives only weeks after the court initially refused to review the $5 million jury verdict awarded to Carroll. This outcome follows the…
In a significant legal maneuver, families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre victims are pressing the Texas Supreme Court to reverse an appeals court decision that currently protects Alex Jones’ Free Speech Systems LLC from having its assets seized. The ongoing legal battle stems from a $1.3 billion judgment against Jones, related to his…
In the fiscal year 2026, Medtronic’s General Counsel, Ivan Fong, received total compensation amounting to $6.7 million. This substantial remuneration places him among the well-compensated leaders in the legal departments of major corporations. His compensation package included a base salary, performance-based bonuses, stock awards, and other incentives designed to align his interests with the company’s…
Quill & Arrow LLP has petitioned a California federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from Ford Motor Co., alleging the automotive giant is misusing legal mechanisms to suppress product liability litigation. Ford’s lawsuit contends that the personal injury firm inflated legal costs through alleged outsourcing of tasks to virtual assistants overseas or nonlawyers. Quill &…
In a recent legal twist, MMA Law Firm has made an assertive appeal to the Fifth Circuit, challenging a Texas federal district court’s decision involving hurricane damage litigation. The central issue revolves around jurisdictional authority, as MMA Law contends that the district court overstepped by reviewing an appeal from a bankruptcy court’s summary judgment in…
Sony Music Entertainment and Designer Brands, the parent company of DSW, have reached a provisional settlement in a high-profile copyright infringement case. This settlement addresses allegations that the shoe retailer and associated companies used more than 100 copyrighted songs in their social media advertising without securing the necessary permissions. The deal was noted in a…
Pro bono work has become an integral part of law firms’ missions, reflecting a commitment to social responsibility and justice. These efforts often target specific areas where legal services are desperately needed and can have a profound impact. Many firms have developed strategic plans to guide their pro bono work, ensuring efforts are both effective…
Clio has taken a significant step by integrating Clio Docket within its AI-driven legal workspace, Clio Work, offering lawyers enhanced capabilities in managing court filings. This integration builds on Clio’s acquisition of vLex in 2025, which included acquiring Docket Alarm, a substantial litigation database with over 1 billion court filings. The amalgamation into Clio Work…
O’Melveny & Myers LLP has recently expanded its environmental law practice by welcoming attorney Nahal Zarghamee as a partner in its Washington, D.C., office. Zarghamee, an accomplished environmental lawyer, brings a wealth of experience and specialized expertise to the firm, enhancing its offerings in navigating complex environmental regulations. Zarghamee’s move to O’Melveny comes at a…
The legal landscape continues to be shaped by high-profile defamation cases, with one such case involving former President Donald Trump and writer E. Jean Carroll before the Supreme Court. The case presents an intriguing blend of modern defamation challenges and classic constitutional debates, akin to the era-defining cases of the past, such as Lochner v….
The recent decision by the Eighth Circuit Court has brought clarity to the limitations of invoking the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a defense in zoning disputes. In a case involving landowners in Minnesota, the court ruled that an after-the-fact permit application for an unpermitted concrete boat ramp could be lawfully denied by the…
In a significant legal development, a federal judge in New York has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Uber Technologies Inc. that accused three prominent personal injury law firms of engaging in a racketeering scheme. The lawsuit alleged that the firms conspired with medical professionals to fabricate or exaggerate injury claims filed by passengers, aiming to…
Moderna Inc. and Arbutus Biopharma Corp. have reached a settlement in their patent dispute over lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technology used in Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines. The agreement, announced on March 3, 2026, involves a payment of up to $2.25 billion from Moderna to Arbutus and its partner, Genevant Sciences. Under the terms of the settlement, Moderna…
In a significant legal development, the tech giant Apple is embroiled in a derivative lawsuit filed by shareholders who allege that company executives and directors have misused copyrighted materials to advance Apple’s artificial intelligence services. The accusations suggest that Apple’s leadership knowingly adopted a business strategy that risked litigation from copyright holders, as detailed in…
In a recent ruling, JPMorgan Chase Bank faced a setback as a Delaware federal judge dismissed state law trade secret claims against a data analytics firm related to alleged improper use of credit card data. The ruling, issued on August 17, determined that JPMorgan failed to establish a sufficient connection between the conduct and the…
In a recent development in the Northern District of Texas, a federal magistrate judge advised narrowing the legal proceedings in a patent infringement case between Intellectual Ventures and Southwest Airlines. The recommendation involves the dismissal of one patent claim put forth by Intellectual Ventures, significantly recalibrating the scope of the lawsuit. This move also involves…
A significant dispute has emerged within the medical technology sector, centering on the timeliness of trade secret claims. This issue arose after a Federal Circuit panel invalidated Insulet Corp.’s substantial trade secret victory against EOFlow Co. Ltd. The panel’s decision overturned a jury verdict initially amounting to $452 million, later reduced to $59.4 million, due…
Snap Inc. is currently involved in a legal maneuver as it attempts to transfer a privacy-related lawsuit, arguing that the case is circumventing the presiding judge’s authority. This action underscores the complexities of legal jurisdiction and procedural strategy within high-stakes privacy litigation. The case in question involves accusations against Snap for allegedly mishandling users’ biometric…