Defamation, both in its conventional and online forms, can have severe repercussions on personal and professional lives. As a pivotal part of any defamation lawsuit, proving the damages accrued due to untrue statements can be somewhat convoluted. The fact that an individual or corporation suffered from the defamation is evident; however, making that argument in…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have jointly announced the creation of a regional, cross-agency taskforce focused on environmental crimes in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This new task force signifies a growing trend of legal attention being levied on environmental regulation violations by businesses, a…
In the latest legal development from the United Kingdom, the UK Supreme Court delivered a significant verdict in R (PACCAR Inc & ors.) v Competition Appeal Tribunal & ors [2023] UKSC 28 that bears great implications on litigation funding. The court pronounced that litigation funding agreements, referred to as “LFAs”, are in fact a provision…
In the ever-evolving landscape of M&A litigation, a fresh ruling by the Delaware Court of Chancery has provided a newly sharpened tool for legal professionals navigating disclosure-related actions. The court has recently held that supplemental disclosures need to be “material” – a condition that isn’t met simply by virtue of their existence – in order…
Recent developments in Congress could potentially reshape the patent litigation landscape, with two bills recently introduced seeking to reform patent eligibility and change procedures for litigating patent invalidity. These developments may require legal professionals involved in patent litigation to recalibrate strategies and anticipate the potential implications of such legislative changes on infringement litigation. The first…
USA Made claims continue to garner significant legal attention, with regular challenges from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) among others. Recent attention has been focused on a class certification against R.C. Bigelow, Inc., in the Central District of California, making the matter a crucial point of consideration for legal professionals in corporate sectors and law…
In January 2020, plaintiff Sean Dailey filed a complaint against his former attorney Sam L. Amirante and his law firm, Sam L. Amirante & Associates, P.C., alleging legal malpractice, among other allegations. Dailey’s petition led to a trial court trial which culminated on July 23, 2021, with the court granting a motion to dismiss the…
In an unfolding wage dispute, intellectual property firm Nolte Lackenbach Siegel, based in Texas, is seeking to confirm that it does not owe its former attorney over $200,000 in back pay. Adrian Cruz reported on August 7, 2023, that the firm filed a lawsuit in Texas federal court against their former employee, who claims the…
In a recent ruling by the Supreme Court in R (on the application of PACCAR Inc and others) (Appellants) v Competition Appeal Tribunal and others (Respondents) [2023] UKSC 28, the legal industry has been imbued with uncertainty, particularly around the future direction of litigation funding. JDSupra reports that this case presents an array of questions…
In the District of Massachusetts, a significant legal decision transpired when Judge William G. Young granted partially and denied in part a motion to dismiss a putative class action lawsuit. This decision appears to pave a new path for companies and their executives when responding to litigation threats. The case in question was brought against…
In a recent development, Texas Clinical Laboratory, BestCare Laboratory Services LLC, and its founder, have agreed to pay $5.7 million to settle a 2018 False Claims Act (FCA) judgement. Arising under the Department of Justice’s ability-to-pay policy, the judgement was imposed based on assertions of fraudulent claims to federal healthcare programs. This resolution seems poised…
Legal professionals working in the asbestos litigation field are preparing to gather for the National Asbestos Litigation Conference, this year taking place from September 12th to 13th in Charleston, South Carolina. This two-day conference, highlighted in JD Supra, aims to bring together experts in the field to facilitate networking, knowledge-sharing, and discussions on the latest…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lodged a complaint on 31st July with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York against three cryptocurrency trading platforms, along with their founder. These entities are alleged to have partaken in unregistered offerings of crypto asset securities. The significant concern relates to the generated funding;…
In the complex landscape of corporate legal practice, understanding the nuances of civil procedure statutes often proves crucial. As per an article on JDSupra, the California Code of Civil Procedure provides general rules for the service of summons, outlined in Cal. Code Civ. Proc. ยงยง 415.10 – 415.95. Additionally, added layers of provisions come from…
In a recent case, United Therapeutics Corporation v. Liquidia Technologies, Inc., there was a discussion by the Federal Circuit on July 24 concerning the necessity for safety and efficacy within pharmaceutical method claims to be sufficiently enabled and backed by written description. This case was sparked when Liquidia Technologies filed a new Drug Application for…
Proposition 65, a California law that requires businesses to provide clear and reasonable health hazard warnings about significant exposures to certain chemicals, has been a contentious issue for various quarters. Particularly in the first half of 2023, a surge in lawsuits related to violations of this law has been noted. The occurrence suggests a growing…
As the eyes of the world focus on the indictment of former President Donald Trump, uncertainty surrounds the timing, process, and potential outcome of the impending January 6 case. The trial, which is expected to last for about three months, will examine various conspiracies associated with Trump’s alleged attempts to hold onto power post the…
John Fordham, prominent Stephenson Harwood partner and former head of commercial litigation, has died, aged 74. After a career spanning more than half a century at one of the United Kingdom’s leading firms, Fordham leaves a significant legacy and was amongst the longest-serving corporate lawyers in London. Fordham’s esteemed career of fifty years featured a…
A recent ruling by the District of Massachusetts Court against software firm Pegasystems could have significant implications for corporate responses to lawsuits. Judge William Young is making headlines in the legal community for holding Pegasystems accountable for asserting the baselessness of a lawsuit despite its merit. This ruling could potentially alter the commonplace, reflexive response…
On July 31, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas granted, in part, and denied, in part, a preliminary injunction against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This injunction had been filed by a bank and two trade associations. Their purpose was to prevent the CFPB from enforcing its new final rule,…
In a recent bid to strengthen its dispute resolution team, Norton Rose Fulbright has successfully brought on board the UK Disputes Head from BNP Paribas, as reported by Law.com. This movement in the legal world holds significance as it involves the transfer of a key professional who holds a significant position in UK’s legal landscape…
In a tactical shift observed among numerous Am Law 200 law firms, an intensified focus is being placed on expanding operations based in Washington, D.C. Aiming to meet the regulatory needs of their core clients beyond their original locations, these firms have started operating out of full-service offices in the U.S. capital. This is clearly…
Simon Grieser, a founding partner of Reed Smith’s Frankfurt office and a member of its Financial Industry Group, is set to join Deloitte Legal. Scheduled to commence this role as a partner on September 1, 2023, Grieser will be a key addition to Deloitte’s advisory team in Frankfurt, Germany. His advisory expertise will be tapped…
For those who observe the legal landscape, the idea of U.S. law firms making big moves in London is not a new phenomenon. Over the years, we’ve seen waves of aggressive tactics; from poaching talent from the revered Magic Circle firms, to inflating salaries and inciting talent wars. However, recent trends suggest that these firms…
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is currently considering a dismissal bid that has far-reaching implications for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). At the center of this development is a potential attempt to preserve the status quo, labeled by critics as the ADA ‘gravy train’. Critical to this unfolding situation is Tester,…