According to a recent investigation by the State Bar of California, their immediate past chair, a partner at Arnold & Porter LLP and integral figure in a significantly publicized disciplinary case, has been found to not have engaged in any misconduct. The case in question, which involved former celebrity attorney Tom Girardi, ended up being…
In a significant development, Agri Stats, a company providing benchmarking reports for the broiler chicken industry, has successfully defended allegations of price-fixing and information exchange. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted a summary judgment filed by Hogan Lovells’ antitrust litigation team on behalf of Agri Stats on June 30, 2023….
Three plaintiff law firms have recently been awarded roughly $8 million in combined attorney fees and costs, following their dedicated efforts leading to a $12.8 million false advertising judgment against Premier Nutrition Corporation. This legal battle centered on Premier Nutrition’s health supplement product, ‘Joint Juice.’ The rewarding of these significant legal fees comes after a…
A New York federal judge recently rejected an effort by the present and former partners of Roche Freedman LLP, a law firm, to reopen discovery in a case against a former member of the firm. The legal representatives failed to provide a convincing argument or cite any legal precedent that would demand a re-examination of…
The fallout from COVID-19 has led to a significant number of business interruption lawsuits globally, with various key rulings making waves in the legal and business communities. As companies continue to grapple with the economic implications of the pandemic, courts are being asked to interpret policy language in a context that they never have before….
Recent trends in excessive fee litigation indicate a shift from the previously confined realm of defined contribution plans to self-funded health plans. Over the past few months, plan sponsors have instigated three separate lawsuits against prominent health insurance providers including Aetna, Elevance Inc—previously known as Anthem Inc—and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. All three…
Meta Platforms Inc. and a Boston-based artificial intelligence company have reached an agreement, settling a suit alleging intellectual property theft by Meta from the startup. The parties informed a Massachusetts federal judge of their settlement on Tuesday, just a month before the trial was scheduled to commence. The suit accused Meta of unscrupulous tactics, alleging…
In an increasingly complex legal landscape, it’s important to understand specific court rulings and how they may impact various sectors. One such noteworthy case is the Smart v. 3039 RNC Holdings LLC, which offers compelling insights for legal professionals into contract law and mineral rights in Texas. In the case, the presiding court reaffirmed the…
Comedian Rickey Smiley is currently facing a breach-of-contract lawsuit over a cancelled event, according to a complaint initially surfaced by Law.com Radar. The specifics of the case are not readily available, but the issue revolves around an event involving Smiley that was abruptly cancelled, allegedly leading to a breach of contract claim being pursued against…
In a recent move of significance within the legal world, a former attorney from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has transitioned for the second time in as many years. Having left Kirkland & Ellis LLP just the previous year to co-lead the antitrust and consumer protection practice at Sidley Austin LLP, the attorney now finds…
On November 19, 2020, Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and Jenna Ellis took the center stage at the RNC. On the surface, their outrageous declarations served as fodder for political satire. Yet, beneath the media circus, a more insidious approach lurked. A recurring theme contrived by Trump and his sympathizers equated easy access to voting to…
In a recent litigation development in Oregon, two attorneys were denied a preliminary victory in their lawsuit against the Oregon State Bar. The litigation was focused on the bar’s compulsory membership requirements. The case was resolved by a federal judge who decided to deny the attorneys’ early win. The verdict has heightened the stakes of…
On May 17, 2022, a California federal judge granted Mayer Brown LLP an attorney fee award amounting to $2.5 million. The legal giant’s receipt of this substantial sum follows the firm’s successful litigation against a New Jersey-based company operative in waterworks and fire protection. The company, whose name has not been disclosed, was found guilty…
In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit tackled patent eligibility under Alice in Sanderling Management v. Snap Inc, No. 21-2173 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 12, 2023). The case, which questions whether the district court should have afforded the patent owner leave to amend its complaint, offers refreshing insights on the avenues of litigation and the thresholds…
In a significant recent decision that has broad ramifications for personal bankruptcy cases in Connecticut, the Connecticut Supreme Court has made a pivotal ruling on the state’s new homestead law. This verdict will permit the protection of up to $250,000 in home equity against unsecured debts from before the time the law came into effect….
Amid rising legal concerns in the UK real estate market, recent litigation case has sounded a clear warning to landlords over the consequences of tenant planning breaches. In this instance, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (“POCA”) was invoked to confiscate rent earned from a tenant who failed to comply with a planning enforcement notice….
In a challenging twist for legal professionals, a case of unanswered Requests for Admission is becoming an alarming reality, mirroring a nightmarish scenario straight out of a horror movie. According to a recent report by jd Supra, this eerie tale highlights an oft-forgotten aspect of civil procedure. Imagine legal practitioners facing a dreaded whisper echoing…
The No Surprises Act (NSA) was enacted by Congress in 2020 with an intention to minimize surprising medical bills and to facilitate a swift and straightforward procedure for out-of-network healthcare providers to receive payment from insurers. Despite this, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other agencies created regulations to regulate this…
In the world of class actions, distinct variations occur around the globe. These collective litigation procedures have been instrumental within the United States for decades, but their prevalence elsewhere varies greatly. Major legal players in the global arena, such as the European Union, approach class action litigation differently. Even within the United States, the landscape…
In light of a dynamic and increasingly complex regulatory landscape, it is essential for corporations to conduct internal audits of their human resources practices. These audits serve a double purpose: mitigating potential liabilities and proactively implementing corrective measures for identified areas of exposure. This approach to risk management in human resources was elaborately discussed in…
In the closing installment of this three-part series, we cover the ongoing evolution around the management and defense of “junk fees” litigation under the purview of the Biden Administration’s cooperative efforts with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). To recap the exposition we provided in our previous piece on this…
In an unpublished decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently held that a plaintiff did not have a cause of action under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) where the phone number used was the subject of twelve TCPA cases filed over a 12-month period. It was found that this phone…
In a recently published article on JD Supra, the U.S. Federal Circuit is closely monitoring legal developments around patent law. Specifically, the question of whether pending, non-final litigation or Inter Partes Review (IPR) processes can negate intent to infringe if there’s already substantive evidence supporting such intentions. The focal point of this legal discussion is…
In a noteworthy instance of patent law, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has denied an institution petition from Mercedes Benz USA, disputing the filing date of a challenged patent held by Westport Fuel Systems Canada Inc. The case in question, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC v. Westport Fuel Systems Canada Inc, Case IPR2023-00351, unfolded earlier…
Recently, a heightened level of focus has been designated to the legal niche of trade secrets, particularly regarding their bespoke ‘independent economic value’. This trait has long been a staple feature of what constitutes a ‘trade secret’. Simply put, for proprietary information to attain the status of a ‘trade secret’, it must articulate economic value…