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The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a significant decision regarding the revised Title IX rules, choosing not to intervene in the Biden administration's efforts to enforce expanded protections for LGBTQ+ students. This decision came...

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) recently released its annual report to Congress, shedding light on key trends and developments in national security-focused transaction reviews. While the total number of...

Broadened Diversity Standard Proposed by Legal Education CouncilThe council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has recently put forth a proposal to reframe a controversial law school accreditation...

Trademark Lawyer Jeremy Green Eche: Profiting from Political ForesightIn the fast-paced world of politics, having foresight can be incredibly valuable. For New York trademark lawyer Jeremy Green Eche, this foresight has proven to be...

AstraZeneca Successfully Appeals $107.5M Patent Infringement Ruling, DOJ Considers Google Breakup, Cox Appeals $1B Copyright Case to SCOTUSIn the world of intellectual property and technology, significant developments have taken place this week that have...

Optimizing Professional Development Strategy for Delayed Start Dates in a Midsize Law FirmIn a strategic move aimed at enhancing professional development opportunities for its incoming associates, midsize law firm Bass, Berry & Sims has...

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP recently succeeded in appealing a $107.5 million jury verdict after arguing against the validity of two patents held by Wyeth LLC, a Pfizer subsidiary. The jury trial, which took place over...

Legal Battle: First Cultivated Meatball Producer Sues Florida over Lab-Grown Meat BanIn a groundbreaking legal battle, Upside Foods, the company that produced the world's first cultivated meatball, has filed a lawsuit against the state...

Illinois recently passed a new law banning unauthorized digital replicas, making it the second state in the nation to do so after Tennessee's ELVIS Act. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed HB 4875 into law, amending...

White House Announcement on Medicare Drug Prices Raises Concerns for Patient AccessThe White House made a significant announcement on Thursday regarding the finalization of negotiations with manufacturers of 10 selected drugs under the Biden...

Proposed Changes to Derivatives Trading Obligation: FCA Consulting InsightsBackground: In 2021, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and HM Treasury embarked on the Wholesale Markets Review, a comprehensive evaluation of the structure, functioning, and regulation of...

Impact of the 'Purdue Pharma' Ruling on Chapter 11 ReorganizationsThe recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Purdue Pharma has significant implications for the use of permanent plan injunctions in...

Federal Circuit Upholds Key 'Targeted Ads' Claim by B.E. TechnologyThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) recently issued a Rule 36 decision affirming several Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) rulings...

Key Insights and Strategies from the July-August 2024 Business Restructuring ReviewThe recent developments in the field of business restructuring have brought forth key insights and strategies that are shaping the landscape of bankruptcy law....

Title: Chicago Lawyer Sentenced for Bank Embezzlement Interrupts Judge with Victimhood ClaimA Chicago lawyer was sentenced to prison for bank embezzlement, but not without a dramatic display in court. Robert Kowalski, the convicted lawyer,...

The Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") recently made headlines with its issuance of a warning letter to a domestic entity following a remote regulatory assessment ("RRA"). This event marks a significant shift towards virtual...

Golden Gate Law School, a diverse and unique institution based in San Francisco, is facing a battle for survival as students and alumni fight to keep the school open. The school's closure rumors have...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) made a significant ruling in a trademark infringement case involving VPR Brands, LP, and Shenzhen Weiboli Technology Co. Ltd. The CAFC determined that the...

Exploring Law Firm Opportunities as a First Generation Law Student: Insights and AdviceFirst-generation law students face unique challenges as they navigate the legal profession. With 25% of students entering law schools in the fall...

Carbyne Biometrics Patent Challenges & New Campaign Updates: Amadora Systems LLC & HyperQuery RevivalThis past week, there was a slight decrease in the number of patent filings at both the Patent Trial and Appeal...

Jones Day, one of the world's leading law firms, is gearing up to launch its highly anticipated FinAccelerate program in 2024. This accelerator program, Empowered by Jones Day, aims to assist fintech start-ups by...

The NCAA, which governs college athletics in the United States, is facing a new legal challenge regarding its ban on Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players from participating in Division I men's ice hockey. This...

As the National Conference of Bar Examiners prepares to phase out the Uniform Bar Exam by 2028, alternative pathways to practice law are emerging, causing some to question the organization's dominance in the licensure...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) recently made a significant ruling regarding patent law. The court decided that a “first-filed, first-issued, later-expiring claim cannot be invalidated by a later-filed, later-issued,...

In August 2024, recent federal and state regulations have limited employers' ability to use noncompete agreements, which are typically used to safeguard trade secrets. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is set to implement a...

In August 2024, Jones Day shared some insights on forgiving MTA procedural errors in PTAB litigation. It's important to note that these insights are not meant to be taken as legal advice for any...

The European Union has recently introduced new sanctions that affect how EU companies must manage their foreign subsidiaries. These sanctions, which target Russia and Belarus, require EU companies to make their best efforts to...

The recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) in Celanese International Corp. v. International Trade Commission (ITC) affirmed the ITC's ruling that Celanese's process patents were invalid due...

Belgium's Tort Liability Changes: A Guide for DirectorsBelgium recently introduced significant changes to the tort liability rules for directors with the publication of a new Book 6 of the Civil Code. These changes will...

Mary O'Carroll has recently joined the renowned law firm Goodwin Procter as their new chief operating officer. This move marks a significant shift for O'Carroll, who made history in 2008 as Google's first legal-ops...

Philadelphia Law Firm Snares Half of Holland & Knight's AttorneysIn a significant development in the legal world, Polsinelli has successfully attracted 47 lawyers from the renowned firm, Holland & Knight, with 35 of them...

The prosecutors in the Santos fraud trial are against using a juror questionnaire. They believe that this could potentially complicate the trial process and may not be necessary. The prosecutors argue that the jury...

This week, we had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Israel, a senior partner at ACG Advocacy, a prominent bipartisan government affairs and strategic consulting firm in Washington, DC. Chris has an impressive...

Last week, I went for a walk in New York City at around 10:00 p.m. to check out the Roosevelt Hotel, which has become the official migrant welcome center in the city. This location...

Legal professionals are facing a growing challenge of handling increasing workloads with limited resources. The amount of work they need to do is constantly growing, and they are looking for ways to use technology...

The Boston City Council recently faced a legal challenge from the Satanic Temple regarding the invitation process for delivering invocations before meetings. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston ruled that the...

The defense team representing former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin is seeking clarity from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the standards for certain corruption cases. They have raised the question of whether a...

Milbank, a well-known law firm, has recently announced that they will be providing summer bonuses to their associates this year. The bonuses will range from $6,000 to $25,000, depending on the associate's class year,...

Big Tech companies like Apple and Google are facing challenges when it comes to the NHK-Fintiv framework for discretionary denials of inter partes review (IPR) proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)....

The legal industry is a crucial component of society, especially during times of significant events such as the upcoming 2024 US Presidential Election. As legal professionals gear up to navigate the complexities of this...

Federal Judge Surprised by Google's Efforts to Avoid Paper TrailA federal judge recently made a ruling that Google is a monopolist, but he decided not to sanction the search engine for failing to preserve...

The latest update on EU emergency response policies and regulations (No. 115 | 24 June 2024) focuses on key developments related to the ongoing issues surrounding COVID-19, Russia's aggression against Ukraine, and cyber threats....

In mid-April, jury selection began for The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump. The case resulted in the conviction of the former president on all 34 counts of falsifying...

The legal industry in the United States is facing key considerations in the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election. Legal professionals need to be aware of various resources that can help them stay informed and up-to-date...

The latest EU Emergency Response Update (No. 115 | 24 June 2024) provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory developments in the European Union concerning emergency responses to various ongoing issues such as COVID-19,...

Tesla shareholders are coming together to consolidate three separate Court of Chancery cases in order to streamline the litigation process. By combining these cases, they hope to avoid repeating efforts and dealing with overlapping...

The European Commission has recently provided guidance on assessing market distortions under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). The guidance clarifies the interpretation of how foreign subsidies may negatively affect competition in the internal market....

A former counsel at Mayer Brown, June Liang, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2022, has filed a disability bias lawsuit against the law firm. Liang alleges that Mayer Brown initially denied...

On August 5, several major tech companies, including Apple and Google, submitted a legal brief challenging the NHK–Fintiv rule established by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for discretionary denials of inter partes...

Performance measurement is a crucial aspect of effective management in Oklahoma. It is widely known that you can't manage what you don't measure. Without proper metrics and indicators in place, it becomes challenging for...