Technology

  • September 16, 2025

    Patent Owner Wants Fed. Circ. Revival Of Salesforce Suit

    A consulting company is asking the Federal Circuit to undo a Nevada federal judge's dismissal of its suit accusing Salesforce of infringing patents for database software reprogramming, calling the decision "improper and unjustified."

  • September 16, 2025

    Meta Loses Bid To Overturn Verdict In Flo Privacy Class Action

    A California federal judge has refused to disturb a jury verdict that found Meta Platforms Inc. liable for using an online tracking tool to unlawfully obtain sensitive health data that users entered into the Flo menstrual tracking app, finding that there was nothing to justify reversing this result.

  • September 16, 2025

    Fed. Circ. Won't Look At USAA's Nixed $223M Patent Verdicts

    The full Federal Circuit declined Tuesday to scrutinize panel decisions that wiped out a pair of patent infringement verdicts against PNC Bank that totaled nearly $223 million, rejecting United Services Automobile Association's arguments that the appeals court wrongly invalidated its mobile check deposit patents.

  • September 16, 2025

    Okla. Tribe Sues Social Platforms Over Youth Mental Health

    The Chickasaw Nation on Monday became the latest Native American tribe to lodge claims against social media giants in California federal court, alleging that the platforms harm their youth who are already at risk of mental health problems and suicidal ideation.

  • September 16, 2025

    Latham, Cooley Lead Ticket Sales Giant StubHub's $800M IPO

    StubHub, an online ticket reseller backed by private equity and venture capital firms, is set to hit the public markets Wednesday after pricing an $800 million initial public offering within its targeted range.

  • September 16, 2025

    4th Circ. Revives RICO Claims On Amazon Project Kickbacks

    The Fourth Circuit in a published decision Tuesday revived racketeering and other claims from Amazon.com Inc. after two former employees, a real estate developer and an attorney operated a kickback scheme as the company spent hundreds of millions of dollars on a set of data center projects in northern Virginia.

  • September 16, 2025

    FCC Tells 1st Circ. It Will Revamp Prison Phone Caps In Oct.

    The First Circuit has declined to hold off a court challenge to the Federal Communications Commission's recently adopted prison phone rate caps despite the agency saying it plans to rework the rules in October.

  • September 16, 2025

    Semiconductor Co. Must Face Pandemic Demand Suit

    Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics cannot escape a putative investor class action accusing it of failing to acknowledge pandemic-related demand declines, with a New York federal judge ruling the suit plausibly alleges that the company omitted material facts in its public statements.

  • September 16, 2025

    The Patent Workforce Is Attracting Fewer Attys, More Agents

    The pool of patent practitioners registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has undergone a dramatic shift over the past few decades, with the number of attorneys taking the bar exam decreasing at the same time more patent agents are entering the field.

  • September 16, 2025

    Judge Orders Bench Trial On Key Issue In Sirius Patent Case

    A Delaware federal judge has ordered a bench trial on the issue of whether Sirius XM relied on a German research foundation's five-year delay in bringing patent claims related to satellite radio technology in making business decisions around that tech.

  • September 16, 2025

    Rev Up Mobile Data Speed Standards, Rural Carriers Say

    The federal target for mobile broadband speeds should be based on coverage provided to moving vehicles rather than to outdoor stationary devices, a trade group for rural wireless carriers told the Federal Communications Commission.

  • September 16, 2025

    Doximity Says AI Startup Using Lawsuits To Thwart Rivals

    Telehealth platform Doximity has asked a Massachusetts federal judge to toss a trade secrets lawsuit brought by medical artificial intelligence company OpenEvidence, saying the startup is trying to "use the courts to stifle fair competition."

  • September 16, 2025

    Disney, WB, Universal Sue Chinese AI Firm Alleging IP Theft

    Companies affiliated with Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Universal teamed up Tuesday to sue Chinese artificial company MiniMax, alleging the company steals their intellectual property to produce "an endless supply of infringing images and videos" featuring popular characters like Spider-Man, Darth Vader and Superman.

  • September 16, 2025

    Twitter Stock Maven Tells Jury He Was 'Addicted' To Trading

    An Ohio salesman accused of securities fraud told a Manhattan federal jury Tuesday that he was hooked on trading penny stocks, after a rough morning of testimony during which a lawyer from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission forced him to admit his goal was to move share prices.

  • September 16, 2025

    AI Startup Boost Run To Go Public Via $614M SPAC Merger

    Artificial intelligence cloud infrastructure and high performance compute provider Boost Run LLC on Tuesday announced plans to go public by merging with special purpose acquisition company Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. in a $614 million deal built by Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP and Winston & Strawn LLP.

  • September 16, 2025

    FCC Seeks Feedback On Call For Better Signal Booster Regs

    The Federal Communications Commission is mulling a nonprofit's proposal to update its industrial signal booster rules, which the group says "left significant implementation gaps" when they were put in place over a decade ago.

  • September 16, 2025

    TikTok Accused Of Withholding Docs On Anorexic Influencer

    Personal injury plaintiffs have told a California magistrate judge presiding over discovery in multidistrict litigation that TikTok is refusing to hand over more information about the app's relationship with Eugenia Cooney, a TikTok influencer with anorexia and 2.8 million followers, according to a document unsealed on Monday.

  • September 16, 2025

    Orrick, DLA Piper Guide Workday's $1.1B Sana Acquisition

    Orrick-led Workday Inc. will acquire DLA Piper-advised Sana for approximately $1.1 billion, the companies announced Tuesday, as part of their mission to "reimagine the future of work." 

  • September 16, 2025

    Fla. Sues Porn Sites For Violating Age-Verification Law

    Florida's attorney general has sued several online pornography platforms in state court, claiming they are openly violating a state law that requires them to verify users' ages before allowing access.

  • September 15, 2025

    Google Consumers' Attys Seek $85M In Fees For $700M Deal

    Attorneys who helped consumers reach a still-pending $700 million antitrust deal with Google in 2023 have urged a California federal judge to grant them $85 million in attorney fees, saying the settlement, reached alongside state attorneys general, was an "exceptional" result obtained in the "face of substantial litigation uncertainty."

  • September 15, 2025

    Uber Riders Use Service 'At Their Own Risk,' Senior VP Says

    An Uber Technologies Inc. executive testified Monday during a bellwether trial over sexual assault allegations against the ride-hailing giant that Uber passengers accept rides with its drivers "at their own risk."

  • September 15, 2025

    Ch. 11 Plan Faces Blowback From 23andMe Breach Claimants

    More than 30,000 individuals who elected to pursue arbitration rather than sign on to a proposed class settlement over a data breach at 23andMe are urging a Missouri bankruptcy judge to reject the DNA testing company's notice of its reorganization plan, arguing that the disclosure provides misleading and inflated information about the company's agreement with these claimants.

  • September 15, 2025

    Social Media Apps Can't Toss Mental Health Suit In Mass Tort

    A California state judge denied a bid from Meta Platforms, Snap and TikTok on Monday to toss a suit from consolidated litigation alleging the companies harm users' mental health, saying a jury can decide if the plaintiff should have been put on notice about her alleged injuries from news articles.

  • September 15, 2025

    Ex-Coinbase CLO, OCC Acting Chief Joins BitGo's Board

    A former chief legal officer of digital asset exchange Coinbase Inc. and onetime acting head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has joined the board of directors of cryptocurrency custodian BitGo Inc.

  • September 15, 2025

    Discord Says Suit Over Abuse Of Girl Must Be Arbitrated

    The messaging platform Discord urged a Texas federal judge to compel arbitration in a suit by a teenage girl who alleges that she was groomed by a child predator there and on the gaming site Roblox, saying Friday that it doesn't matter that she was a minor when she agreed to their terms of service.

Expert Analysis

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Teaching Yourself Legal Tech

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    New graduates often enter practice unfamiliar with even basic professional software, but budding lawyers can use on-the-job opportunities to both catch up on technological skills and explore the advanced legal and artificial intelligence tools that will open doors, says Alyssa Sones at Sheppard Mullin.

  • How IPR Estoppel Ruling May Clash With PTAB Landscape

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    Though the Federal Circuit's narrowing of inter partes review estoppel in Ingenico v. Ioengine might encourage more petitions, tougher standards for discretionary denial established by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office could be a counterbalancing factor, say attorneys at Troutman Pepper.

  • Navigating Potential Sources Of Tariff-Related Contract Risk

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    As the tariff landscape continues to shift, companies must anticipate potential friction points arising out of certain common contractual provisions, prepare to defend against breach claims, and respond to changing circumstances in contractual and treaty-based relationships, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • Explicit Pic Takedown Law Casts A Wide Net

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    With a surprisingly broad range of online platforms potentially subject to the new Take It Down Act’s process for removing revenge porn or explicit deepfakes, all services that allow user interaction or content hosting should proactively evaluate their legal obligations and demonstrate compliance, say attorneys at Goodwin, say attorneys at Goodwin.

  • How AI May Reshape The Future Of Adjudication

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    As discussed at a recent panel at Texas A&M, artificial intelligence will not erase the human element of adjudication in the next 10 to 20 years, but it will drive efficiencies that spur private arbiters to experiment, lead public courts to evolve and force attorneys to adapt, says Christopher Seck at Squire Patton.

  • How States Are Taking The Lead On Data Center Regulation

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    While support for data center growth is a declared priority for the current administration, federal data center policy has been slow to develop — so states continue to lead in attracting and regulating data center growth, say attorneys at Steptoe.

  • When Legal Advocacy Crosses The Line Into Incivility

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    As judges issue sanctions for courtroom incivility, and state bars advance formal discipline rules, trial lawyers must understand that the difference between zealous advocacy and unprofessionalism is not just a matter of tone; it's a marker of skill, credibility and potentially disciplinary exposure, says Nate Sabri at Perkins Coie.

  • Two Bills Promise A Crypto Revamp, But Not A Done Deal Yet

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    Recent efforts in Congress toward an updated regulatory framework for digital assets have led to two bills — the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act — that represent the most consequential legislative developments yet in the push for coherent, pro-innovation, reliable regulation for the industry, but both face multiple hurdles, says Mike Katz at Manatt.

  • Should Patent Disputes Be Filed In The ITC Or UPC?

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    When companies must choose between initiating patent litigation in the U.S. International Trade Commission or the European Union's Unified Patent Court, the ITC may offer a few distinct advantages, but ultimately the decision requires consideration of case-specific factors, say attorneys at White & Case.

  • Despite Rule Delay, FTC Scrutiny Looms For Subscriptions

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    Even though the Federal Trade Commission has delayed its click-to-cancel rule that introduces strict protocols for auto-renewing subscriptions, businesses should expect active enforcement of the new requirements after July, and look to the FTC's recent lawsuits against Uber and Cleo AI as warnings, say attorneys at Holland & Knight.

  • Opinion

    Congress Should Pass IP Reform, Starting With 3 Patent Bills

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    Congress is considering a trio of bipartisan bills to fix patent law problems that have cropped up over the past two decades, and it shouldn't stop there — addressing two other intellectual property issues is critical for America's economy, says retired Judge Kathleen O'Malley at the Council for Innovation Promotion.

  • When Reshoring, IP Issues Require A Strong Action Plan

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    With recent headlines highlighting tariffs as high as 3,521%, more firms will contemplate reshoring manufacturing to the U.S., and they will need to consider important intellectual property issues as part of this complex, expensive and lengthy undertaking, say attorneys at Norton Rose.

  • Series

    Volunteering At Schools Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Speaking to elementary school students about the importance of college and other opportunities after high school — especially students who may not see those paths reflected in their daily lives — not only taught me the importance of giving back, but also helped to sharpen several skills essential to a successful legal practice, says Guillermo Escobedo at Constangy.

  • 5 Open Questions About FDA's AI-Assisted Review Plans

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    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently touted the completion of a generative artificial intelligence program for scientific reviewers and plans for agencywide deployment to speed up reviews of premarket applications, but there is considerable uncertainty surrounding the tools' ability to protect trade secrets, avoid bias and more, say attorneys at King & Spalding.

  • Prospects And Challenges For Expert Evidence At The UPC

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    Expert testimony on economic or damages-related issues will likely play a larger part in Unified Patent Court proceedings in the near future, potentially presenting unique challenges for experts, counsel and judges alike, say analysts at Charles River.

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