Litigation

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TikTok ‘Ban’ Upheld by Appeals Court

On December 6, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, mandating ByteDance to divest TikTok U.S. The court deemed ownership a national security risk due to potential Chinese government interference. TikTok’s arguments against the Act’s constitutionality were rejected, affirming the law’s necessity.

Technology Antitrust and Trade Regulation

Dec 07, 2024

Fortress Investment Group's Growing Influence in Litigation Finance

With approximately $6.6 billion dedicated to legal assets, Fortress Investment Group has propelled itself to the forefront of litigation finance.

Banking and Finance Litigation

Oct 16, 2024

TikTok’s Fate on the Line in Appeals Court Hearing Over US Ban

The US Court of Appeals hears arguments today on whether TikTok will be banned unless its parent company, ByteDance, divests from the app, impacting millions of users.

Civil Rights Constitutional

Sep 17, 2024

Antitrust and Trade Regulation

FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Blocked Nationwide by Federal Court

The Federal Trade Commission's non-compete ban has been blocked nationwide after Texas Federal Judge Ada Brown ruled that the agency lacked the authority to enact the “unreasonably overbroad” regulation.

Antitrust and Trade Regulation Business and Corporate

Aug 19, 2024

The Economics of Billion Dollar Lawsuits

Bloomberg Law explores the booming mass tort litigation industry, where billion-dollar lawsuits, high-stakes settlements, Wall Street Finance, and sophisticated marketing intersect.

Litigation Mass Torts

Jun 21, 2024

Women in Law: Mixed Signals Amid Milestones and Litigation

A momentous milestone for women lawyers, but shadows linger.

Diversity and Inclusion Litigation

Jan 10, 2024

OpenAI Faces New Copyright Infringement Suit Amid Publisher Licensing Talks

From lawsuits to licenses: OpenAI charts a new course in the content landscape.

Technology Copyright

Jan 09, 2024

Four Practices to Power Big Law Growth in 2024

Antitrust, M&A, litigation, and restructuring drive Big Law's growth engine this year.

Antitrust and Trade Regulation Government

Jan 04, 2024

Apple Gains Temporary Reprieve from Watch Import Ban Amid Patent Dispute

Explore the latest turn in Apple's patent dispute with Masimo: the US Court of Appeals grants Apple a temporary halt on the smartwatch import ban. Get insights into the ongoing legal battle over pulse oximetry sensor technology.

Intellectual Property Litigation

Dec 29, 2023

Intel Triumphs in $2.18B VLSI Patent Verdict Appeal

Intel's bid to nullify a patent that constituted $1.5 billion of a $2.18 billion verdict it previously lost to VLSI in 2021 was accepted.

Technology Litigation

Dec 04, 2023

SEC Sues Crypto Company Kraken for Operating Unregistered Exchange

According to the SEC complaint, Kraken has made hundreds of millions of dollars unlawfully facilitating the buying and selling of crypto asset securities.

Technology Government

Nov 22, 2023

What’s Next For Historic Google Antitrust Case, DOJ Wraps Up Evidentiary Phase

Closing arguments will be held in early May 2024, with Judge Mehta saying he was still undecided on which way to rule.