In the latest developments within the corporate law sphere, Connecticut-based tech consulting firm Gartner Inc. has requested a federal judge to discard counterclaims raised in a contentious lawsuit. These counterclaims were presented by The Hackett Group Inc., with the accusation that Gartner Inc. has been unlawfully seeking out trade secrets. This move from Gartner Inc….
In accord with a recent ruling, a New York federal judge throws his support to a near $16.6 million arbitrated award issued to Acorda Therapeutics Inc. Acorda Therapeutics, the American biotechnology company based in Ardsley, New York, has been in dispute with Ireland’s global biopharmaceutical company, Alkermes PLC, consequent to a bone of contention revolving…
Tesla Inc., the renowned electric vehicle company, has been accused of patent infringement. According to a recent filing in a Texas federal court on August 7, 2023, Graphite Charging Co., claims Tesla used their patented technology to develop their charging stations, related applications, and autonomous control systems. Graphite Charging Co.’s patents specifically cover inventions for…
In an announcement on July 21, 2023, the US White House disclosed that seven prominent companies working in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) technology have voluntarily pledged to manage the risks posed by applications of AI. The seven companies assuming these responsibilities include Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI. The voluntary commitment…
In an attempt to regulate governance and risk management framework requirements within the insurance industry, the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) is holding a virtual rulemaking hearing on August 31, 2023. As reported, this hearing pertains to the proposed regulation on life insurers making use of external consumer data and information sources, as well as…
In this era of burgeoning technological advancements, we again find ourselves at the intersection of law and innovation, as artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT permeate the mainstream. Today, these AI tools are used by billions globally, assisting with an array of personal and professional tasks. However, as is often the case with technology, these…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making an increasingly visible mark on numerous sectors, with the legal field being no exception. While no lawyer expects AI to eliminate human roles entirely, many perceive a shift in the role of a law firm associate due to rapid technology adoption within the practice of law. Some attorneys have made…
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the legal profession, particularly in electronic discovery (e-discovery), has brought new possibilities, as well as challenges, to legal professionals and corporate entities. One such AI technology making waves in the industry is OpenAI’s ChatGPT, an AI language model that has the potential to transform document review and…
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) applications are significantly transforming the efficiency and innovation of many sectors, while simultaneously introducing unique legal and operational risks. This emerging technology is primarily governed by end-user license agreements (EULAs), which establish the legal relationship between the AI software developer and the end-user. As the use of GenAI expands, it is…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its Summer 2023 Supervisory Highlights on July 26, detailing a range of Unfair, Deceptive, and Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAPs). These findings span across an array of consumer financial products and violate the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA). Products identified in this report encompass auto origination, auto servicing,…
In the increasingly digitized corporate world, understanding both the rewards and risks attached to AI utilization in the workplace is of paramount importance. A forthcoming webinar, titled ‘ChatGPT and Generative AI – How to Manage the Risks and Rewards in the Workplace’, presents a fantastic opportunity to delve into this complex terrain. The webinar, scheduled…
In an effort to petition the Indiana Supreme Court to permit its students to sit for the Indiana bar, an online law school based in California is taking a significant step. This non-ABA-accredited institution, known as Concord Law School at Purdue University Global, will undergo a name change come November as part of this process….
In the latest episode of the “ILN-telligence” podcast, Daniel García Piñeros, managing partner of Gamboa, García & Cardona Abogados, took the opportunity to discuss some of the most pressing legal issues of today with host Lindsay. This episode, released by the International Lawyers Network, centres on the evolving world of compliance, both for law firms…
Earlier this year, DoNotPay, also known as the world’s first robot lawyer and its founder Joshua Browder faced severe criticism following allegations made by paralegal Kathryn Tewson. Tewson concluded after testing several of DoNotPay’s self-help legal apps that they were, in essence, illusionistic and ineffective. This led to an exclusive interview with Browder on LawNext,…
Recent developments in Nevada law have stirred up discussion among legal professionals with the governor’s signing of SB 290 into law in June. This legislation makes Nevada the first state to specifically define and regulate the provision of earned wage access (EWA) products within a comprehensive statutory framework, as reported byJD Supra. EWA products enable…
The week of July 25th to 31st, 2023, was marked with significant developments in telehealth. Various states presented legislative and regulatory developments that greatly impact healthcare providers, telemedicine companies, pharmacies, and digital health. These developments have far-reaching effects on entities delivering and facilitating the delivery of virtual care. Such policies and advancements can shape the…
In a significant move towards the future of spectrum management, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) dubbed “Advancing Understanding of Non-Federal Spectrum Usage.” The initiative relates to the growing use of wireless spectrum by non-federal entities which the FCC governs. This vast array of entities includes commercial users as…
Alt Legal, the cloud-based trademark docketing software company, has announced their fourth and most recent acquisition to be the docketing business and customers of TM Cloud, a competing provider of trademark and intellectual property docketing software. This acquisition sees Alt Legal expanding its customer base even more both domestically throughout the United States and across…
The legal world, with its variety of complexities, has consistently been projected as being on the brink of radical metamorphosis. These predictions, highlighting everything from apocalyptic demise to significant restructuring, seem to emerge in regular five to ten year intervals. This cyclic wave of predictions can be traced at least as far back as the…
The USPTO recently published an updated report on Inter Partes Review (IPR) and Post Grant Review (PGR) proceedings, which spotlighted the Orange Book or biologic patents. These findings incorporate data until March 31, 2023, offering a revealing look into this crucial patent litigation realm. Significant for stakeholders navigating this intricate field are marked variances in…
On May 5, 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) proposed significant changes to the federal safety requirements for pipeline and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities. The notice of proposed rulemaking, dubbed “Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair” (NPRM), offers regulatory amendments to the existing requirements under…
Regulation of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies has taken a new turn in Montana. The state has just enacted the Facial Recognition for Government Use Act (FRGUA). This critical legislation not only permits state and local agencies, including the police, to employ facial recognition in the search for suspects, victims, or witnesses to…
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 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…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently updated its policy statement related to the law considerations applicable to state and local regulation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The original policy, issued back in 2015, was designed to control the escalating surge of state UAS regulations. In its latest effort, the FAA has demonstrated that federal preemption…