Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC is presently embroiled in a legal struggle aiming to bar a legal team from representing a Nevada-based toy manufacturer that, in 2020, initiated a lawsuit against Sony in a California federal court for purported contract violations. At the heart of Sony’s claim is the assertion that the lawyers in question had…
In a highly anticipated development in litigation finance, a U.S. judge has ruled that Argentina is obliged to pay a staggering sum of $16 billion. This ruling arrives in a case supported by Burford Capital, a significant player in litigation funding. This lawsuit was initiated by investors who incurred significant losses, following Argentina’s nationalization of…
The Supreme Court of Ohio dismissed two challenges to the state’s congressional maps on Thursday, maintaining the use of maps that had previously been criticized as unconstitutional. The petitions, which contended the maps were unfairly partisan, had been submitted earlier that week. The court granted one dismissal in Neiman v. LaRose, and another dismissal in…
A new federal rule requiring public companies to report any cybersecurity incident within four days is expected to create legal challenges and insurance complications. This regulation, imposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, primarily aims to facilitate consistent and swifter reporting of data breaches. Regrettably, companies lacking a robust data security management framework may find…
Former top litigator for Walmart, Kerri Ruttenberg, is enjoying her newfound freedom following her early retirement. At 47, Ruttenberg held the role of running Walmart’s litigation group for four years. Considering the twist in life as a second chance, she expressed her excitement during a conversation with Bloomberg Law. According to Ruttenberg, the transition to…
Not unlike the world of reality TV, courtrooms and litigation processes are beginning to televise more of their proceedings, offering a unique look into the inner workings of the justice system. As the legal world grapples with the balance between courtroom ethics and television-like drama, this increasing transparency is causing seismic shifts in both the…
In an official notice filed with the Attorney General of Maine on September 7, 2023, Lifeline Systems Company (“Lifeline”) disclosed a significant data breach involving the unauthorized access to sensitive customer information. The company has confirmed that personal data of over 74,000 customers have been exposed as a result of the breach. The incident marks…
In a recent ruling, the New Jersey Supreme Court has limited the reach of the Law Against Discrimination (LAD) in regards to religious organizations. According to the verdict, the LAD contains an express exception that allows religious institutions to make employment related decisions based on employment criteria formulated in accordance with the tenets of its…
In August 2023, the federal Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) made substantial strides in combating fraud and abuse within the health care sector across the United States. This article provides a snapshot for legal professionals working in large corporations and law firms based on the OIG’s enforcement activity during…
In a recent turn of events that will significantly impact the world legal spectrum, the Southern District of New York (SDNY) has dismissed an economic injury class action in a case citing express over-the-counter (OTC) preemption. This decision sets a noteworthy precedent that is expected to have far-reaching implications for consumer protection and economic loss…
In a recent ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has placed the burden on patent owners to disclaim patent terms, or otherwise risk facing allegations of double-patenting. The ruling came on August 28, 2023, in the case of In re Cellect, Appeal No. 2022-1293. The Court evaluated for the first time…
A coalition of environmental groups has filed a lawsuit against the State of Utah’s Department of Natural Resources, the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, and the Division of Water Rights. The groups allege that these agencies have failed to properly manage the water levels of the Great Salt Lake, placing crucial ecosystems at…
On August 29, 2023, significant developments unfolded regarding the scope of the definition of a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) in the U.S. law. This redefinition was an outcome of a consent order passed by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, imposing sanctions on Barelt Media and its owner, Ryan Masten, for…
In a significant move showing the growing demand for litigation matters across the legal sector, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer has expanded its product liability litigation practice with a six-lawyer trial team. The team has been poached from Shook, Hardy & Bacon and includes distinguished litigators covering a variety of industries. The experienced group headed…
In Florida, the realm of personal injury litigation holds a distinct level of complexity. Navigating the myriad of processes and legalities involved can be overwhelming for the layperson, thus imbuing experienced personal injury lawyers with a vital role. The necessity of hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer, specifically in Florida, has been discussed in a…
In the realm of corporate law and litigation, the influence and use of audio transcription services has become increasingly pertinent. The process appears deceptively simple: select a provider, submit your audio, and receive the transcription. However, according to an article from our colleagues at JD Supra, the matter is far from straightforward, and requires more…
In a proactive turn of events regarding counterfeit online reviews, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and six state attorneys general coordinated efforts to resolve an enforcement case against Roomster, a renowned apartment listing platform. The action comes on the heels of the agency spotlighting deceptive online reviews and endorsements in its recent guidance on the…
In 2023, the New England and First Circuit Class Action Tracker took flight, serving as an analytical tool for observing class action litigation trends in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Since its inception, an alarming trend of cybersecurity and data privacy class action filings has been noticed in the New England area. The…
A family-owned business or a trust can both be highly valuable yet associative with inevitable troubles. These entities, representing important economic engines, have displayed a noteworthy tendency to turn into arenas of dissent, particularly when they coincide. Legal professionals within the corporate sector should remain attuned to these oft-found predicaments, which can evolve to be…
After nearly two years of litigation, a lawsuit that was originally filed against Yale University, Yale Law School Dean Heather Gerken, and two other defendants by a pair of law students has been voluntarily dismissed. The initial filing was made by two law students in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut in…
In today’s digital landscape, communication across platforms is becoming increasingly commonplace, challenging the conventional boundaries of corporate investigations, dispute resolution, and data management. Conversations seamlessly transition from one medium to another, from WhatsApp chats to Instagram Direct Messages, and then perhaps continuing via LinkedIn. This multi-platform exchange of information is not confined to personal communication…
A consortium of companies that once offered credit repair services, though now bankrupt, have agreed upon a colossal $2.7 billion settlement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in order to amicably resolve a previously outstanding lawsuit by the agency. The details of this significant legal outturn can be read here. In the year 2019,…
Various aspects of litigation are perceived to be more stressful than those revolving around transactional matters. Qualities in litigation that are typically absent in transactional matters seem to contribute to the heightened tension experienced by litigators. In a recent conversation shared with Above the Law, a litigator reflected on these characteristics through his own practice,…
The rapidly shifting legal landscape surrounding Title IX is a pressing concern for attorneys navigating this complex area of law. Generating both concern and curiosity across the legal community, a potential sea change may be on the horizon. An upcoming webinar on Title IX litigation promises to offer considerable insight into this unfolding situation. The…
The UK legal scene has seen some significant activity over the past week, as several high-stakes litigations have made headlines. Notably, Axiom has taken its former boss to court, accusing him of misappropriating funds. These allegations, if substantiated, could have serious implications for the involved parties. Law360 provides more details. In litigation related to the…