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National Law Journal

Expect More Patent Filings After a Decade-Long Low, Say Baker Hostetler IP Practice Leaders

The most common rationale for the dearth of patent filings has been "the economy," however, the report also notes jurisdictional changes may be a cause.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Tesla Rival Taps Mercedes-Benz GC for Top Lawyer Job

"Lucid's products set an incredibly high bar for automotive companies, and I'm energized to join at a time when the company is poised to expand further," new legal chief Matt Everitt said.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Lawyers Call 5th Circuit AI Proposal Vague, Potential Threat to Work-Product Privilege

The appeals court would require attorneys who used AI in drafting a filing to certify that the citations, legal analysis and any other text have "been reviewed for accuracy and approved by a human."
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

1 in 4 Organizations Are Banning Gen AI for Now, Fearing Risks

"The risks of AI are real, but they are manageable when thoughtful governance practices are in place as enablers, not obstacles, to responsible innovation," Cisco Chief Legal Officer Dev Stahlkopf said.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Clogged Up: Lawsuits Are Flying Against Johnson & Johnson Over Decongestant

On Sept. 12, 2023, the FDA issued a report on phenylephrine, saying that there were no safety issues found with its use as a decongestant but there were also no benefits, the suit said.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

ArentFox Schiff Faces Discrimination Suit Tied to Postmerger Staff Consolidation

The suit highlights the potential risks of law firm staff consolidations after major mergers.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Claims Against Prosecutors May Be Used for 'Softening' Jury

A defendant's claims of a personal relationship between the DA and a lead prosecutor in the sprawling Georgia racketeering case against Trump "is a way to reach the jury pool before the start of trial," said law professor John Acevedo.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

IRobot's Top Lawyer Takes CEO Reins After Failed Amazon Merger

Glen Weinstein will help stabilize iRobot now that it is retaining its independence. Resistance from European antitrust regulators scuttled Amazon's plan to buy it for $1.7 billion.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Senator's Hold on FTC Nominee Robs Agency of Political Diversity, Regulatory Attorneys Say

"Having a full bipartisan commission adds to the legitimacy of the agency's actions and increases confidence that it's operating in a balanced manner," said former FTC Chair William Kovacic.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Jury Finds Davis Polk Not Liable for Retaliation Against Ex-Associate

The ex-managing partner and former M&A practice head were also found not liable by the jury.
3 minute read

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