Following recent developments in the New York litigation landscape, the source-of-income antidiscrimination statute in the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) has been declared unconstitutional. Lend focus to the ruling presided over by New York State Supreme Court Judge Mark G. Masler in Cortland County, in which the contentious ruling was passed. The case…
Despite the increase in both popularity and accessibility of cryptocurrency investments in the recent years, there remains a startling lack of clarity about the primary function or use of cryptocurrency. This has led many to draw parallels between cryptocurrency and gold. Both are seen as valuable due to their perceived scarcity, but unlike cryptocurrency, gold…
The Supreme Court of India has recently refused to halt a “scientific survey” by the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) to ascertain whether a 17th-century mosque was erected over a pre-existing Hindu temple. The Gyanvapi Mosque, which is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is said to have been constructed following the demolition of a Hindu temple….
Nektar Therapeutics, a biotech company developing atopic dermatitis drugs, has filed a lawsuit against former partner Eli Lilly. Nektar alleges that Lilly miscalculated clinical data for their jointly developed drug, rezpegaldesleukin (rezpeg), leading to its perceived failure and subsequent discontinuation. The complaint was lodged in the federal court for the Northern District of California. Nektar…
In an era where remote work is increasingly prevalent, companies’ litigation hold strategies are being tested. A case that throws this issue into stark relief is the recent incident involving tech giant Google and accusations of casual attitudes toward litigation hold. The story unfolds with U.S. District Judge James Donato criticizing Google’s practices regarding chat…
In recent news, the issuance of new cannabis retail licenses in New York has been halted yet again by a court order, casting further uncertainties for those seeking to enter the burgeoning market. An unexpected temporary restraining order was handed down by New York Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bryant. This decision was precipitated by a…
In a competitive business landscape, the art of staying ahead often folds into the legal realm. Corporations and law firms the world over are increasingly finding themselves drawn to the complexities of unfair competition litigation. This paradigm has become more evident in the era of the “great resignation.” As originally reported on Arkansas Business by…
Food waste recycling company, California Safe Soil LLC, is pursuing a motion to dismiss or stay the Chapter 11 case for KDC Agribusiness LLC in front of a Delaware bankruptcy judge. They have voiced suspicions that the filing could be a strategy used by KDC Agribusiness to sidestep a Court of Chancery trial. The trial,…
Sony has recently appealed to the Federal Circuit to compel a Texas federal judge to relocate a lawsuit to California. The lawsuit accuses Sony of infringing multiple patents through its PlayStation 4 console. According to Sony, the relocation is justified because the patent owner does not operate in Texas. The case arose from a patent…
In a long-winded patent battle among industry giants Intuitive Surgical and Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Auris, there has finally been a resolution. The two entities have agreed to settle a nearly five-year lawsuit regarding accusations of infringement on various surgical robot patents. The agreement thereby concludes a span of protracted litigation that began back in…
In the complex world of law, associates can often find themselves responsible for managing a varying number of legal files. In the large law firms – the so-called ‘Biglaw’ – associates usually find themselves working on a handful of large matters, with these significant legal disputes or transactions providing enough work to keep many lawyers…
According to recent developments, California employers must brace for a significant regulatory change. Starting from October 1, 2023, alterations to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations governing the utilization of criminal history in employment decisions will come into effect. This is a modification of the California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 11017.1….
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…