Tag: Court decisions
Navigating Patent Law: Trends in Decisions and Procedures
On June 17th, 2024, Island Intellectual Property LLC (“Island”) filed a Combined Petition for Rehearing and Rehearing En Banc in Island Intellectual Property LLC v. TD Ameritrade, Inc., Nos. 2023-1318, -1441. This case involves...
DOJ Nominees on Following Court Orders: Uncertain Stance
During a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, two Department of Justice nominees faced tough questions about their views on following court orders. D. John Sauer, the nominee for U.S. solicitor general, and Aaron Reitz,...
Court Rejects Antitrust Claims in Real Estate Listing Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently made a significant ruling that has sent ripples through the real estate industry. In a case involving a startup real estate broker, REX Real...
Defendants in SEC cases entitled to jury trials, SCOTUS rules
The U.S. Supreme Court made a significant ruling on Thursday, stating that defendants facing civil penalties for securities fraud before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are entitled to a jury trial under...
Mid-Year Recap: Prominent Patent Verdicts of 2021
As we approach the midpoint of 2024, it is worth reflecting on the significant patent verdicts that have captured the attention of the legal community. Over the past few years, there have been numerous...
Supreme Court Ruling on Fifth Circuit: Key Takeaways
The recent Supreme Court ruling has criticized the Fifth Circuit for mishandling First Amendment issues. This marks the tenth time a repeat offender has had their license reinstated, raising concerns about the effectiveness of...
Federal Circuit’s 2024 Precedential Rulings: Mid-Year Review and Analysis
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has been actively shaping patent law this year with a total of 30 precedential opinions issued in the first five months of 2024. These opinions...