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Fourth Circuit Limited Bank Liability in Business Email Fraud

April 22, 2025

A Fourth Circuit ruling limits bank liability in email fraud cases, holding that banks have no duty to detect mismatched names in ACH transfers unless they have actual knowledge.

Supreme Court Narrows Sovereign Immunity Waiver

April 22, 2025

Learn more about the Supreme Court decision limiting the waiver of sovereign immunity in bankruptcy cases, ruling that trustees can’t use state law claims under Section 544(b) to sue the federal government.

Oracle Breach Fallout Piles Up, Class Action Filed

April 16, 2025

Read how, after denying initial claims, Oracle quietly admits to a cloud breach that exposed customer data and faces a class action lawsuit in Texas.

Evolve Bank Settles Lawsuits For Data Breach Affecting Over 18 Million Customers

April 15, 2025

Read more about Evolve Bank paying $11.8 million to settle a data breach lawsuit that exposed its fintech partners to hackers.

Federal Circuit Upholds Rejection of Patent Claims for Cancer Treatment

April 11, 2025

Read how the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirms a rejection of patent claims for cancer drug dosing, emphasizing that inventor motivation isn’t required to prove obviousness.

Using Legal Spend Metrics to Manage Outside Counsel

April 3, 2025

Discover how using legal spend metrics to manage outside counsel helps legal departments optimize budgets, improve forecasting, and negotiate better rates.

Landmark Ruling Reshapes Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation

April 3, 2025

A pivotal ruling in pharmaceutical patent litigation restricts Orange Book entries to active ingredients, raising antitrust litigation concerns for drug companies.

AI, Algorithmic Pricing, and the Risk of an Antitrust Complaint

March 26, 2025

Read how users and providers of algorithmic pricing tools are facing antitrust lawsuits and being scrutinized by plaintiffs attorneys and regulators.

AI-Generated Artwork Cannot Be Copyrighted Rules Appeals Court

March 26, 2025

A US appeals court rules that AI-generated artwork cannot be copyrighted, reaffirming that human authorship is required under the Copyright Act of 1976.

Copyright Battle Over AI and Fair Use Will Shape the Future of Tech

March 26, 2025

Legal battles over AI and fair use of copyrighted material are shaping the future as creators push for stronger protections.

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