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First Sale Doctrine Limitations: Key Trademark Law Considerations for Businesses

Third-party infringers are finding new ways to sell unauthorized products and profit from doing so.  As one example, the third-party seller buys products in bulk from the product owner, receiving a cheaper rate due to bulk...more

Mayer Brown

UK Supreme Court Confirms Broad Scope of Fraudulent Trading Provision Under S.213 Insolvency Act 1986

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On 7 May 2025, the UK Supreme Court handed down its judgment in Bilta (UK) Ltd (in liquidation) and others v Tradition Financial Services Ltd [2025] UKSC 18. The judgment primarily concerned the scope of s.213 Insolvency Act...more

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Regeneron Awarded $407 Million in Amgen Antitrust Suit

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On May 15, 2025, a jury returned a verdict finding Amgen Inc. (“Amgen”) liable for antitrust violations and awarding Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Regeneron”) over $400 million in damages....more

Epstein Becker & Green

Harnessing AI in Litigation: Techniques, Opportunities, and Risks – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast

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What if the key to navigating your most complex legal challenges lies in the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI)? Join Epstein Becker Green attorneys Alkida Kacani and Christopher Farella as they sit down with...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Combating Increased Harassment Against Gaming Professionals

In January 2025, Square Enix, the video game publisher behind famous role-playing game franchises such as Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, released its new customer policy addressing customer harassment against its employees,...more

DLA Piper

For Your AIs Only: Agentic AI Steps Out of the Shadows, Part 2

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Agentic AI and its ability to perform tasks autonomously on behalf of users, without the regular prompting associated with more traditional AI models, is the new frontier of AI. Many organisations are betting big on the...more

Venable LLP

Trade Secret Defense 101: What to Know When Facing a Misappropriation Claim

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If your company has been sued for trade secret misappropriation, you are not without options. Trade secret litigation can move quickly and carry high stakes, including reputational harm, operational disruption, and...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Actions for Corporations to Obtain the Benefits of Amendments to the Texas Business Organizations Code

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On May 14, 2025, Texas Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 29 (“S.B. 29”) into law, significantly reforming the Texas Business Organizations Code (“TBOC”) to promote Texas as a preferred state of incorporation for both public...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Persistence, Procedure, and Default: Lessons from ACM MCC VI LLC v. Able Liquidation Three & Thomas Rossi

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On April 29, 2025, the Justice Robert R. Reed of the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of New York County issued a significant ruling in ACM MCC VI LLC v. Able Liquidation Three, Thomas Rossi, et al., granting a...more

Proskauer - Trade Secrets

Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Trade Secret Claims for Lack of Particularity and Secrecy

On April 22, 2025, the Tenth Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of a sales manager and his new employer on claims under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”), the Oklahoma Uniform Trade Secrets Act (“OUTSA”), and...more

McDermott Will & Emery

No Protectable Code: No Literal or Nonliteral Copying

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The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court’s ruling that a plaintiff failed to establish copyright protection for its software platforms, drawing a distinction between “literal” copying (direct...more

Allen Matkins

Complaint Need Not Allege Fraud, Misrepresentation, Or Deceit To Be "Based Upon" A Corporation’s “Fraud, Misrepresentation or...

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In 2002, the California Legislature created the Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund as part of the Corporate Disclosure Act. There are a number of conditions that must be met to receive a payout from the fund.  One...more

Polsinelli

Landmark Texas Supreme Court Case Finds No “Direct Liability” for Franchisor Arising Out of Franchisee Employee’s Actions

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On May 2, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court reversed a Texas Court of Appeals’ decision that had affirmed a jury’s verdict finding a franchisor directly liable to the customer of a franchisee for actions undertaken by the...more

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Colorado Supreme Court Allows Climate Tort Litigation to Proceed

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On May 12, 2025, in a 5-2 decision, the Colorado Supreme Court held that the tort claims brought by local governments in Colorado against major fossil fuel companies concerning damages stemming from climate change could...more

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Readily Ascertainable - WilmerHale's Trade Secret Bulletin: April 2025

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Welcome to WilmerHale’s bulletin on recent trade secret case law and relevant news items. We’ve affectionately nicknamed it “Readily Ascertainable” because, unlike a trade secret, it should be easy to figure out....more

Littler

Tenth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment Due to Plaintiff’s Failure to Sufficiently Establish Existence of Trade Secrets

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The Tenth Circuit’s  recent decision in Double Eagle Alloys, Inc. v. Hooper, __F.4th __ (10th Cir. Apr. 22, 2025), provides a cautionary tale regarding the necessity of identifying trade secrets with particularity and...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

California Supreme Court Strikes Willful Injury Limitation in BBQ Sauce Manufacturing Dispute

On April 24, 2025, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a contract provision restricting liability for willful injury was unenforceable under California Civil Code section 1668. This decision was in response to...more

Venable LLP

To Be or Not to Be...Discoverable: Third-Party Litigation Funders

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Should California courts permit litigants to conduct discovery into litigation funding, namely whether a third party is funding their adversary’s litigation efforts?...more

McDermott Will & Emery

RAW Confusion? No Error Where Trial Court Declines to Clarify Agreed Jury Instruction

The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court’s jury verdict that found trade dress infringement and liability under state deceptive practices law, and the court’s order entering a nationwide...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

When Cargo Becomes a Weapon: The Hidden Dangers of Improperly Loaded Trucks in Florida

For many, the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about truck accidents includes images of jackknifed 18-wheelers and speeding semis. But, did you know that the leading, yet overlooked, cause of truck-related...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Watch Out for Auto-Delete: Delaware Court of Chancery Sanctions Former Meta Officer for Deleting Personal Emails

In a recent decision, In re Facebook Inc. Derivative Litigation, Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster of the Delaware Court of Chancery imposed litigation sanctions on a former officer and director of Meta Platforms, Inc....more

Venable LLP

California Supreme Court Finds Parties Cannot Contract Away Liability for Willful Injury

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On April 24, 2025, the California Supreme Court held that contract clauses that limit damages for injuries caused by willful tortious conduct are prohibited by Section 1668 of the California Civil Code....more

Epstein Becker & Green

Trade Secrets on Trial: Strategic Decisions for the Courtroom - Employment Law This Week® - Spilling Secrets Podcast

This week, on our Spilling Secrets podcast series, our panelists discuss the ins and outs of trying trade secret cases in a courtroom: What’s the secret to winning a trade secret trial? Find out in this compelling episode of...more

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Companies Should Stop and Read the Tea Leaves After Latest False Advertising Verdict

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While we have previously written on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement of “Made in America” claims, a recent jury verdict shows that manufacturers should also be wary of potential consumer claims....more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Georgia's Tort Reform: A Game Changer for Businesses and Litigation Practices

The Georgia legislature has passed a sweeping tort reform package aimed at reducing litigation costs, curbing excessive jury awards, and increasing transparency in civil lawsuits in Georgia state and superior courts....more

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