Litigation

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Denies Aylo Freesites Petition, Citing General Plastics Factors

February 13, 2025

 The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) denied Aylo Freesites’ second petition, ruling that it failed to justify multiple IPR filings against the same patent.

Lawsuit Filed Over Alleged Privacy Violations in Trump Administration’s New Federal Email System

February 12, 2025

The lawsuit claims Trump’s rapid OPM email system rollout broke privacy laws, risking federal employees’ data and sparking fears of mass layoffs.

Decision in Microsoft Copilot Case Helps Define Use of AI in the Courtroom

February 11, 2025

When is it appropriate to use AI tools like Microsoft’s Copilot in the courtroom and in other legal work? Read what you need to know about the “Matter of Weber” to guide your team.

How Legal Departments Should Face Workplace Complaints From HR Employees

February 10, 2025

Workplace complaints from HR employees present unique challenges for the company – and headaches for its legal department. Learn about the best ways to deal with these situations.

Robinhood Settles with SEC Over Multiple Securities Law Violations and Compliance Failures

February 6, 2025

Discover how the $45M Robinhood settlement with the SEC over securities law violations, compliance failures, and cybersecurity lapses underscores the importance of timely reporting.

New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act Faces Legal Challenges

February 3, 2025

Learn how New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act sets a bold precedent by imposing sweeping liability on energy firms that fund climate adaptation.

Kraft Heinz, Coca-Cola, General Mills Face Lawsuit Over Ultra-Processed Foods

February 3, 2025

Read why Kraft Heinz and other companies are named in a lawsuit alleging that addictive, ultra-processed foods made the teenage plaintiff sick.

Supreme Court Weighs Procedural Limits on Reopening Voluntarily Dismissed Cases Under Rule 60(b)

February 2, 2025

Read more about the Supreme Court’s examination of procedural limits on reopening cases with voluntary dismissals under federal rules.

Supreme Court Clarifies Burden of Proof for FLSA Exemptions

January 28, 2025

Learn more about how this Supreme Court ruling sets a clear standard for proving FLSA exemptions: employers need only prove them by a “preponderance of evidence,” not a stricter test.

Record $5.6M Penalty For HSR Act Violations in Verdun Oil Acquisition

January 28, 2025

Discover how Verdun Oil’s failure to comply with the HSR Act and regulations regarding pre-closing control transfers in mergers cost it a record $5.6M penalty.

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