In a legal battle with high stakes, a U.S. appeals court has sided with tech behemoths Micron, Dell, and HP, upholding rulings from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) despite allegations of a potential conflict of interest. The companies were embroiled in a patent dispute with Unification Technologies, which accused them of infringing on …
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In a pivotal legal battle, Caryn Strickland, a former public defender in North Carolina, faced a setback as a federal judge ruled against her in a sexual harassment case involving the U.S. judiciary. Strickland, who served in the Western District of North Carolina, claimed that her constitutional rights were violated when judiciary officials allegedly mishandled …
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In a significant legal setback for federal firearms regulations, a U.S. appeals court has thrown another wrench into the government’s efforts to restrict pistol braces. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, sided with a coalition of 25 Republican state attorneys general and other challengers, ruling that the controversial regulation imposed …
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A federal appeals court has tightened the reins on President Joe Biden’s student debt relief initiative, further stalling efforts to provide financial relief to millions of borrowers. The St. Louis-based 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injunction, largely in favor of seven Republican-led states challenging the administration’s plan. This decision effectively prolongs the …
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As the deadline for filing claims related to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune nears, the resolution of this extensive case remains elusive. The period for submitting claims ends on August 10, but the process to address these claims is proving to be complex and frustrating for many involved. Since the U.S. government acknowledged that …
In a high-stakes courtroom clash, Google has pushed back against a $217 million legal fee claim from the lawyers representing consumers in a privacy lawsuit. The case, which initially sought billions, ended with Google agreeing to a settlement but without paying monetary damages. At a recent hearing in Oakland, California, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers scrutinized …
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In a recent ruling, a federal appeals court has upheld the jury selection process used by Manhattan’s federal trial court, despite acknowledging “troubling” racial disparities. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that while the system shows concerning racial imbalances, the defendant in the case failed to demonstrate that these imbalances led to systemic …
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In a recent legal development, social media giant X has agreed to temporarily halt the use of personal data from European Union users to train its AI systems. This decision comes after an Irish court addressed concerns raised by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). The DPC, acting as the chief EU regulator for many major …
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JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines are contesting a substantial legal fee request from law firms that sought to block their $3.8 billion merger, which was ultimately abandoned in March. The airlines argue that the lawyers’ efforts were largely dependent on the U.S. Justice Department’s separate legal action against the merger. The airlines’ legal teams, Cooley …
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In a dramatic turn of events for the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange FTX, a U.S. court has mandated the firm to compensate its customers a staggering $12.7 billion. This ruling, announced by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), marks a significant milestone in the ongoing fallout from FTX’s collapse. The court’s decision comes after allegations that …
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