Tag: Legal battle
Rudy Giuliani’s Outlandish Attempts to Avoid Defamation Lawsuits
Rudy Giuliani, the former lawyer of Donald Trump, faced a tough time in December 2023 when he filed for bankruptcy just a week after being ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation lawsuit....
Supreme Court Victory: Radical Agreement in Reverse-Discrimination Case
The U.S. Supreme Court made a groundbreaking decision on Wednesday that could have significant implications for cases of reverse discrimination. The case in question involves Marlean Ames, a straight white woman who alleged that...
Foreign Aid Groups Seek Release of $2 Billion USAID Funds
Foreign Aid Groups Advocate for Release of $2 Billion USAID FundsIn a compelling plea to the United States Supreme Court, foreign aid organizations are fervently advocating for the release of approximately $2 billion in...
Law Graduate Settles First Amendment Lawsuit Over Repurposed Skeleton Displays
A Tennessee woman named Alexis Luttrell recently reached a settlement in her First Amendment lawsuit against Germantown, Tennessee. Germantown tried to give her a citation for keeping up her Halloween skeletons for longer than...
Perkins Coie Hires Williams & Connolly to Challenge Trump Order
Perkins Coie, a prominent law firm, recently made headlines by enlisting the help of Williams & Connolly to challenge an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. The order revoked security clearances for attorneys...
Ford Appeals Court to Reject $1.7B Verdict and Order New Trial
Ford Motor Company is appealing to the court to reject a $1.7 billion verdict and order a new trial. The company is not satisfied with the outcome of the previous trial and is seeking...
Pepperdine University Seeks Court Injunction Against Netflix Comedy
Pepperdine University, a private Christian school in California, is seeking a court injunction against Netflix's upcoming comedy series, "Running Point," starring Kate Hudson. The university claims that the show's fictional NBA team bears too...
DC Church Gains Control of Proud Boys Trademark
A Washington, D.C., church has gained control of the trademark owned by the far-right group Proud Boys International, following an injunction issued by Judge Tanya M. Jones Bosier of the District of Columbia Superior...
Supreme Court Chief Justice Holds Key Role in State-Funded Religious School Challenge
Alright folks, so there's this big ol' debate going on about whether Oklahoma should be shelling out some cash for a Catholic charter school. Chief Justice John Roberts is right smack in the middle...
Google’s Monopoly Ruling, AI Copyright Law Survey, RIAA Supports Music Publishers – Barks &...
This week's Barks & Bites features some interesting developments in the tech and intellectual property world. Let's dive into the key highlights:In a recent survey conducted by Collibra and Harris Poll, over 300 AI...
Legal Battle Between Kline & Specter and Ex-Associate Sent to Arbitration
Terrance DeAngelo, a former associate at Kline & Specter, is facing a legal battle with his former firm that is heading to arbitration following a ruling from Judge James C. Crumlish III of the...
Orthofix Execs Fired for Private Texts: Fighting Back Strongly
Orthofix, a company specializing in orthopedic medical devices, made headlines when it fired its chief legal officer, chief financial officer, and CEO 18 months ago for what was simply described as "offensive conduct." This...
Smartmatic vs. Newsmax Lawsuit: Battle Over Election Defamation Witnesses | Law.com
Smartmatic and Newsmax are at odds in a Delaware defamation case, with both sides challenging expert witness testimony. The voting technology company Smartmatic, represented by Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff, and Newsmax, represented by...
Preliminary Injunction Against FTC’s Non-Compete Ban: Key Victory for Opponents
Last week, U.S. District Judge Ada Brown of the Northern District of Texas issued a memorandum opinion supporting a preliminary injunction against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule banning non-compete provisions in U.S....
Cancellation of APPLE Mark for Entertainment Services Sought by APPLE JAZZ OwnerAPPLE JAZZ Owner...
Charles Bertini, the owner of APPLE JAZZ, has taken legal action against tech giant Apple to seek the cancellation of their trademark rights related to entertainment services. This move comes after Bertini faced challenges...
Amneal Removes Teva Patents from Orange Book with FTC HelpAmneal FTC Success: Teva Patents...
In a recent court ruling, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey has determined that Teva's inhaler patents were incorrectly listed in the FDA's Orange Book. This decision supports Amneal's...