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#patent-law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

Federal Circuit Offers Some Loosening of the Nexus Standard for Objective Indicia of Nonobviousness

fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence and Our Continuing Journeys in Alice's Wonderland: Practice Points from Recentive Analytics, Inc. v. Fox Corp.

The Federal Circuit ruled on AI patent eligibility, determining that claims using established machine learning methods in new contexts are not patentable.
Intellectual property law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
4 months ago

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, March 7: Lashify Wins ITC Appeal on Economic Prong Analysis; CAFC Says Apple Did Not Violate Discovery Obligations at PTAB; and ParkerVision Files Reply Brief on Rule 36 Appeal at SCOTUS

Federal Circuit clarified discovery obligations for IPR petitioners.
Broadcom's AI chip demand positively impacted their Q1 results.
Novo Nordisk is leading in anti-obesity drug patents.
REPAIR Act aims to enhance automotive consumer rights.
fromPatently-O
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

Federal Circuit Offers Some Loosening of the Nexus Standard for Objective Indicia of Nonobviousness

Intellectual property law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
4 months ago

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, March 7: Lashify Wins ITC Appeal on Economic Prong Analysis; CAFC Says Apple Did Not Violate Discovery Obligations at PTAB; and ParkerVision Files Reply Brief on Rule 36 Appeal at SCOTUS

Federal Circuit clarified discovery obligations for IPR petitioners.
Broadcom's AI chip demand positively impacted their Q1 results.
Novo Nordisk is leading in anti-obesity drug patents.
REPAIR Act aims to enhance automotive consumer rights.
#supreme-court
US politics
fromqns.com
1 month ago

Queens lawmakers denounce Supreme Court ruling on Trump's birthright citizenship order QNS

The Supreme Court's ruling restricts lower court judges' ability to issue nationwide injunctions, supporting Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship.
US news
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Open Thread: SCOTUS Decisions, End of Term Ahead - emptywheel

The Supreme Court is expected to release significant rulings this week, including Trump v. CASA Inc. regarding birthright citizenship.
fromqns.com
1 month ago
US politics

Queens lawmakers denounce Supreme Court ruling on Trump's birthright citizenship order QNS

fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The 'Click-to-Cancel' Rule Was Killed, but Consumer Advocates Could Revive It

Eighth Circuit struck down FTC's 'Click to Cancel' rule, aimed at simplifying subscription cancellations for consumers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US supreme court clears way for deportation of migrants to South Sudan

The Supreme Court permits the deportation of immigrants to unsafe countries without ties, prioritizing swift immigration procedures over individual danger.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Oakland loses another coal terminal' decision, but product is a ways from coming to town

The appeals court ruling, authored by Judge James Richman, declares none of the arguments lodged by the city against allowing Tagami more time at the proposed terminal site have merit.
California
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Sam McBride: Ministers' self-sabotage will mean more deaths on A5 Dublin-Donegal road

The Belfast High Court last week blocked the upgrading of a major road between Dublin and Donegal even though the judge accepted his decision is likely to lead to people being killed and seriously maimed.
Cars
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Supreme Court's Cruel Alternative Reality for Trans People

We think that the Court just got it absolutely wrong, and as a material matter, it's devastating for the people who are most affected.
SF LGBT
#second-amendment
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Supreme Court turns away a 2nd Amendment challenge to blue-state bans on assault weapons

The Supreme Court declined to hear a Second Amendment challenge on semi-automatic rifle bans in several states due to a lack of decisive votes.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

A Conservative Giant Just Gave the Supreme Court Reason To Uphold Youth Gun Bans

The 11th Circuit upheld Florida's gun ban for young adults, signaling a potential shift in legal consensus regarding Second Amendment rights for this age group.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Supreme Court turns away a 2nd Amendment challenge to blue-state bans on assault weapons

The Supreme Court declined to hear a Second Amendment challenge on semi-automatic rifle bans in several states due to a lack of decisive votes.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

A Conservative Giant Just Gave the Supreme Court Reason To Uphold Youth Gun Bans

The 11th Circuit upheld Florida's gun ban for young adults, signaling a potential shift in legal consensus regarding Second Amendment rights for this age group.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Harvey Weinstein doesn't plan to testify at New York sex crimes retrial

Weinstein will not testify in his retrial, leading jurors to soon deliberate on the evidence and testimonies presented.
#copyright-law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, May 30: Eighth Circuit Avoids Knowledge Standard Question Left by Unicolors; SCOTUS Denies Petition on Enablement Standard for Prior Art; USIJ Urges FTC to Look at PTAB Abuse

Temporary restraining order against Shira Perlmutter's firing denied, but legal avenues may persist.
Eighth Circuit avoids key copyright ruling, leaving important questions unresolved.
General Motors invests $888 million in next-gen V-8 engine plant.
Intel has another shot at reversing $3 billion in damages over patent disputes.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Florida judge won't let city stop Naples Pride from celebrating outside

"Since Pridefest 2025 and its drag performance are scheduled for June 7, 2025, and the preliminary injunction by its terms expires on June 8, 2025, granting a stay would essentially vacate the preliminary injunction."
NYC LGBT
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

States win a legal injunction against President Trump, pausing library funding cuts

A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, supporting its funding and role.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Markets rally as US court blocks Trump tariffs, sparking hopes of trade policy reset

Despite the uncertainty, markets took the ruling as a sign that the most extreme tariff measures may not materialise, leading to a positive response from investors.
US news
NYC politics
fromPlanetizen
2 months ago

Judge Extends NYC Congestion Pricing Through at Least June 9

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump's administration move to eliminate NYC's congestion pricing program, allowing it to continue until at least June 9.
NYC politics
fromFingerlakes1.com
2 months ago

Judge halts Trump bid to end NYC toll plan | Fingerlakes1.com

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from ending New York's congestion pricing program, protecting MTA funding.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
2 months ago

Ingenico and the Federal Circuit's Elimination of IPR Estoppel

The Federal Circuit's decisions in Ingenico and Ironburg effectively eliminate statutory IPR estoppel under 35 U.S.C. §315(e)(2), undermining its intended purpose to streamline litigation.
Intellectual property law
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Few among hundreds of campus protesters in L.A. facing charges, reigniting debate

Los Angeles City Attorney will charge only two protesters out of nearly 350 arrested during campus demonstrations, leading to controversy and frustration among various groups.
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Trump administration loses appeal in bid to revoke parole for Cubans, other migrants

The federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's attempt to end deportation protections for certain migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

No criminal charges over death of ice hockey player

The Crown Prosecution Service has decided not to press charges against ice hockey player Matthew Petgrave in the death of Adam Johnson.
fromTESLARATI
3 months ago

Atty who refused to charge six-time Tesla vandal sparks controversy

Moriarty stated, "We try to make decisions without really looking at the political consequences. Can we always predict how a story will be portrayed in the media or what people will say? No."
Toronto startup
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Federal appeals court upholds block on Trump's trans military ban

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the Trump administration's attempt to enforce a ban on transgender individuals serving in the military.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Montana judge blocks anti-trans bathroom law

Montana's judge temporarily blocks law restricting transgender bathroom use, providing relief to transgender individuals.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Transgender service members relieved after judge blocks Trump's military ban

The Trump administration's ban on transgender military service members has been temporarily halted by a federal judge.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

BREAKING: Federal judge blocks Trump's transgender military ban

A federal judge blocked Trump's ban on transgender military service, citing likely constitutional violations and a lack of legitimate military purpose.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Federal appeals court upholds block on Trump's trans military ban

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the Trump administration's attempt to enforce a ban on transgender individuals serving in the military.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Montana judge blocks anti-trans bathroom law

Montana's judge temporarily blocks law restricting transgender bathroom use, providing relief to transgender individuals.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Transgender service members relieved after judge blocks Trump's military ban

The Trump administration's ban on transgender military service members has been temporarily halted by a federal judge.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

BREAKING: Federal judge blocks Trump's transgender military ban

A federal judge blocked Trump's ban on transgender military service, citing likely constitutional violations and a lack of legitimate military purpose.
Marketing tech
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Google's digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine in penalty box

Google is labeled a monopolist for exploiting its marketing technology, facing legal challenges by the federal government.
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

U.K. trans groups respond to high court ruling that trans women aren't considered women under equalities law

The U.K. High Court rules that only cisgender women legally qualify as women.
fromCallaborlaw
3 months ago

California Supreme Court Clarifies Cost Shifting Under CCP Section 998

California's Supreme Court rules on Section 998 cost-shifting implications, even if cases settle before trial, affecting plaintiffs who reject offers.
fromIntellectual Property Law Blog
3 months ago

You Snooze, You Lose: Federal Circuit Emphasized Once Again the Importance of Preserving Issues for Appellate Review

"On March 7, 2025, the Federal Circuit affirmed the Board's decisions invalidating all claims of three AliveCor patents, affecting their market position significantly."
Intellectual property law
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
3 months ago

Federal Circuit on Trade Secret Remedies in AMS-OSRAM v. Renesas

The Federal Circuit provided key clarifications on trade secret law damages, impacting how courts may award remedies.
The proper accessibility of a trade secret is determined by potential reverse-engineering opportunities, influencing damage calculations.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Judge Blocks H.H.S. From Terminating $11 Billion in Public Health Grants

Judge halts termination of crucial public health funds for states, citing risks to health services and infrastructure.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Court lifts block on Trump order to end federal support for DEI programs

Court lifts block on Trump executive orders targeting DEI programs, allowing them to be enforced as legal challenges unfold.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Six Fired Federal Workers Temporarily Reinstated by Review Board

The Merit Systems Protection Board has temporarily reinstated six fired federal employees, paving the way for potential job restorations for thousands more.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Appeals court upholds decision against parents who sued Mass. school for not disclosing child's gender identity

Parents cannot control their child's school experience through Due Process claims.
Ludlow Public Schools' policy aims to protect student gender identity without parental involvement.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Missouri Clinics Resume Abortions After Judge Strikes Restrictions

Missouri has temporarily restored access to abortion care following a court decision that blocks restrictive laws.
The recent court ruling follows the passage of a constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

What may be next after a federal court struck down the FCC's net neutrality rules

The federal court's decision to strike down net neutrality protections is a significant setback for consumer rights and internet access in America.
fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

Morning Docket: 12.20.24

The Montana Supreme Court ruled in favor of young plaintiffs who argued that the state failed to protect their constitutional right to a clean environment, emphasizing the legal duty of protection against climate change.
Law
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Violet Anne Wynne tells court Dail termination payment to be used to towards paying 11,500 WRC award to former employee

Ms Wynne intends to pay the €11,500 but cites financial difficulties as a barrier.
fromSan Jose Inside
8 months ago

Judge Allows San Jose State Transgender Volleyball Player to Compete

A judge ruled that a transgender volleyball player can compete on the women's team at San Jose State University, amidst national debate.
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 months ago

Idaho college killings to remain a death penalty case

"Judge Hippler concludes relief in [Kohberger's] favor is not warranted on any of the motions, reaffirming the constitutionality of Idaho’s death penalty statute."
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