Starbucks' 'Sugar Free' Protein Drinks Contain Sugar, Suit Says

Pepperdine Asks 9th Circ. For Another Shot At Netflix TM Suit

Pepperdine University is urging the Ninth Circuit to revive its trademark suit over the "Waves" team name used in a Netflix sports comedy series starring Kate Hudson, arguing that the district court judge's approach, "would give the entertainment industry carte blanche to infringe trademarks at will."

9th Circ. Pauses Rogoff's Return As Seattle US Atty

The Ninth Circuit has put on hold a Washington federal judge's decision to reinstate Roger Rogoff as Seattle's top federal prosecutor, a post Rogoff held for less than an hour before he was fired by President Donald Trump.

Renters Seek Class Cert. For RealPage Antitrust Suit

A proposed class of renters asked a Tennessee federal court to certify it for its antitrust claims, saying property management software company RealPage Inc. allowed multifamily landlords to use its revenue management products for rent price-fixing.

Justices Won't Hear Google Maps Antitrust Case

The U.S. Supreme Court refused Monday to scrutinize a Ninth Circuit decision declining to revive a proposed antitrust class action from app makers accusing Google of locking out rival maps products.

Supreme Court Won't Hear Tribal Card Check Order Challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied a Native American tribe's challenge to an arbitrator's decision requiring it to follow election rules in an agreement with a UNITE HERE local that the tribe said violated tribal law.

Justices Seek Solicitor General's Views On Tribal River Claims

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sought the solicitor general's views on whether Washington tribes can pursue damages against a Canadian mining company for alleged pollution to the Columbia River.

Justices Won't Wade Into Netflix ERISA Document Fight

The U.S. Supreme Court refused Monday to take up a Netflix employee health plan participant's challenge to a Ninth Circuit ruling that said contracts between Netflix and its health plan administrators weren't subject to disclosure under federal benefits law.

Justices Skip 2 Patent Cases, 1 Trade Secret Dispute

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a trio of petitions concerning patent and trade secret litigation, declining to review questions about damages apportionment and patent eligibility.

Justices Vacate 9th Circ. Ruling On Noem's TPS Authority

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday granted the Trump administration's request to wipe out a Ninth Circuit decision that found former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem lacked the authority to vacate a temporary protected status extension for Venezuela.

Justices Deny Zillow's Bid To Revisit Goldman Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined Zillow's invitation to revisit a 5-year-old ruling on class certification, allowing Zillow investors to proceed as a class on claims that they were duped about the company's now-shuttered home-buying business.

​​​​​​​High Court Won't Revisit Groff Religious Accommodation Test

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined an invitation by a group of Washington firefighters to clarify whether the court's landmark 2023 decision in Groff v. DeJoy requires employers accused of illegally denying religious accommodations to show that the workplace adjustments present an actual hardship.

Up First At High Court: Climate Torts & Munitions Disposal

The U.S. Supreme Court will begin its new term on Monday, when the justices consider whether state courts have the authority to hear climate change lawsuits that seek to hold fossil fuel companies liable for local damages caused by greenhouse-gas emissions and whether federal courts can hear constitutional challenges to veterans benefits laws.

Amazon E-Book Readers Near Cert. Of 30M Antitrust Class

A New York federal magistrate judge recommended certifying a class of more than 30 million readers accusing Amazon of monopolizing the e-book market, according to a report unsealed Thursday.

Amazon Seeks Records Around Lawyer's USPTO Suspension

An attorney Amazon has accused of furthering a scheme to fraudulently register thousands of trademarks and use them to report infringement by rival Amazon merchants must hand over documents related to her discipline in California and Washington, the retail giant argued in a Washington federal court filing Thursday.

PACCAR Can't Nix Drivers' Faulty Diesel Engine Warranty Suit

A Washington federal judge ordered PACCAR Inc. to face a proposed class action alleging it sold faulty diesel engines, rejecting its Clean Air Act preemption defense and ruling that the suit plausibly pleads claims that the alleged defects breached the engine warranty. 

Real Estate Recap: FAA Grants, DC Rent, REIT Merger Reax

Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including a look at the top FAA grants for real estate projects last month, a potential apartment rent freeze in Washington, D.C., and activist objections to the IRT-Centerspace merger.

Trump Asks 9th Circ. To Pause Seattle US Atty Reinstatement

The Trump administration called on the Ninth Circuit Friday to suspend a federal judge's Thursday order reinstating Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, seeking to keep Charles Neil Floyd as acting head of the Seattle office pending the government's appeal.

Costco 'Health Washing' Electrolyte Drink Mix, Customer Says

Costco has been accused in Washington federal court of illegally "health-washing" its variety pack of Kirkland brand electrolyte drink mix by labeling the product as though it's sugar-free despite containing an ingredient federal and state labeling standards consider a sugar.

Live Nation Fights States' Latest Bid For Insight Into DOJ Deal

Live Nation has fired back against the latest request in New York federal court by some state attorneys general seeking material related to Live Nation's midtrial antitrust settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, arguing the states are seeking burdensome discovery, including communications between third parties and outside counsel.

AGs, Enviros Sue Over Rollback Of Biden-Era Fuel Standards

The Trump administration was hit with multiple suits by a coalition of 27 attorneys general and environmental groups Friday challenging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recent decision to roll back Biden-era fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks.

Chemical Co. Secures $1.25M In Fees In Trade Secrets Case

A chemical distributor was awarded nearly $1.25 million in attorney fees by a Seattle federal judge but was denied exemplary damages after winning $1.9 million in a trial against former employees accused of lifting trade secrets as they left the company.

Rivian Accused Of Denying Wash. Workers Breaks, OT Pay

Electric vehicle maker Rivian broke multiple employment laws in Washington state and Seattle by failing to provide mandated meal and rest breaks, shorting workers on pay and failing to reimburse business expenses, according to a former employee's proposed class action filed Tuesday.

Starbucks Can't Exit Fight Over Union Trademarks

A Pennsylvania federal judge on Friday denied Starbucks Corp.'s bid to escape a lawsuit from a union representing over 12,000 Starbucks workers seeking a declaration the union can continue using Starbucks' logo and name, saying the union had done enough to show an actual controversy exists to be litigated.

Nurse Can't Get 9th Circ. To Reopen COVID-19 Vax Bias Suit

A split Ninth Circuit panel refused Friday to reinstate a lawsuit alleging an Oregon healthcare system violated the First Amendment when it refused to excuse a nurse from its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, concluding the hospital had demonstrated it would've been too difficult to let her skip the jab.