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September 09, 2025
DC Circ. Talks 'Hypos' On Maritime Refusal To Deal Challenge
The D.C. Circuit is set to decide whether a rule that the Federal Maritime Commission passed to deal with COVID-19 supply line shortages allows the agency to engage in illegal rate-setting after spending part of its morning hammering the parties with hypotheticals.
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September 09, 2025
Juul Gets ITC To Review NJOY Vape Imports, Again
The U.S. International Trade Commission voted Tuesday to investigate whether certain imported NJOY brand vaping products infringe a patent owned by rival Juul, after Juul filed another complaint alleging NJOY devices violated its patent rights in vaporizer technologies.
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September 09, 2025
Trump's Latest Tariff EO Offers Some Relief, But No Certainty
President Donald Trump's latest tariff executive order essentially creates an exclusion process for many goods not readily available in the U.S. if the exporter countries enter trade agreements with the U.S., a strategic shift cautiously welcomed by importers even as they still seek certainty for their supply chains.
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September 09, 2025
Mitsubishi Accused Of Dodging Pollution Regs With Deception
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. was hit with a proposed class action in Washington federal court Monday by a commercial fisher accusing the company of deploying a deceptive sales tactic to circumvent federal emissions regulations for marine engines and replacing engines with cheaper, dirtier alternatives that don't comply with U.S. laws.
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September 09, 2025
FinCEN Chief Signals Slimmer Bank Reporting On The Way
A top U.S. financial crime watchdog told lawmakers Tuesday that federal officials could soon move to narrow transaction reporting requirements for financial institutions as part of a broader effort to ease anti-money laundering compliance burdens for industry.
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September 09, 2025
ITC Judge Clears Motive In Trucking Tech Patent Fight
A U.S. International Trade Commission judge has cleared fleet management startup Motive Technologies Inc. from an infringement case over patents owned by a rival that sells trackers to trucking companies.
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September 09, 2025
Poland Gets DC Judge To Block $40M Award Enforcement
A D.C. federal judge has refused to enforce a now-annulled $40 million arbitral award issued to the parent company of what was once Poland's largest independent petrochemical and oil product trader, saying he is obligated to defer to a seminal ruling from Europe's highest court.
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September 09, 2025
Azure Power Investors Get Final OK Of $23M Settlement
A New York federal judge granted final approval to a $23 million settlement between India-based solar energy company Azure Power and investors accusing it of misrepresenting its compliance with anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws, and the methods through which it won bids for projects.
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September 09, 2025
Tariffs Will Push 875K Americans Into Poverty, Yale Says
President Donald Trump's tariffs are expected to push up to 875,000 people into poverty this year based on the U.S. Census Bureau's system of measurement, Yale University researchers reported Tuesday, noting that the total is equivalent to 0.3% of the population.
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September 09, 2025
Justices Grant Fast-Track Review For Trump Tariff Suit
The U.S. Supreme Court will fast-track its consideration of the government's appeal of a Federal Circuit ruling that President Donald Trump's tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are unlawful, according to a Tuesday order.
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September 09, 2025
4 Possible Factors In Nadine Menendez's Bribery Sentence
The New York federal judge tasked with sentencing Nadine Menendez in the high-profile public corruption case that also ensnared her husband, a once entrenched New Jersey politician, will weigh a higher number of mitigating factors than in the usual criminal case, leaving her ultimate penalty a question mark to legal observers.
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September 09, 2025
States Urge Justices To Quickly Rule Against Trump's Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court should quickly consider the appeal of the Federal Circuit's ruling that President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs are unlawful and affirm that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act doesn't provide the authority to impose duties, the states challenging the measures told the justices this week.
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September 08, 2025
Atty In Judge Newman Suspension Feud Moves To DOJ
An attorney who has been representing Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman in the legal battle over her suspension has jumped from the New Civil Liberties Alliance to work at the U.S. Department of Justice.
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September 08, 2025
Oura Domestic Labor Investment Won Import Ban, ITC Says
The U.S. International Trade Commission has found that Ouraring Inc.'s commitments in the U.S. to producing its smart ring warranted the agency's decision to block Ultrahuman and RingConn from importing products it held infringed a wearable computing device patent.
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September 08, 2025
Bessent Says US Will Refund Revenue If Justices Nix Tariffs
If the U.S. Supreme Court decides President Donald Trump lacked authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the U.S. government will refund revenue it has collected with tariffs under that law, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
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September 08, 2025
Wyo. Co. Must Pay $2.65M Legal Fees Award In Arbitration
A Wyoming federal judge has ordered an engineering firm to pay two Eastern European companies a €2.26 million ($2.65 million) award of arbitration legal fees and costs, saying the firm's dissatisfaction with the arbitral tribunal's award is not enough to second-guess the ruling.
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September 08, 2025
Court Says Claim For Coverage Declaration Is Untimely
A wiring manufacturer demanding coverage from a Nationwide unit for nearly $32 million in outstanding defense costs over claims it violated federal bribery and accounting laws filed its claim for declaratory judgment too late, a Delaware federal court ruled, pointing to the state's three-year statute of limitations for contract-related actions.
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September 08, 2025
Tracking The Copyright Fights Between Creators And AI Cos.
In the three years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene, artificial intelligence developers like OpenAI, Meta and Anthropic have faced dozens of lawsuits accusing them of infringing the intellectual property of authors, artists, news organizations and the like.
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September 08, 2025
Greek Pipe Co.'s Data Gaps Merit Tariff Hike, Fed. Circ. Says
Tariffs against Greek pipe importers will stay in place, the Federal Circuit found Monday, affirming a U.S. Court of International Trade holding that the companies submitted deficient financial data, requiring the U.S. Department of Commerce to fill in certain information gaps when calculating the duties.
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September 05, 2025
Stewart Tackles Markets, Injunctions In Newest PTAB Reviews
Acting U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Coke Morgan Stewart released 14 institution decisions in the last week, providing more insight on the scope of settled expectations and the impact of a district court preliminary injunction.
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September 05, 2025
Temu Hit With $2M Penalty In FTC's 1st INFORM Act Case
The operator of Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has agreed to pay $2 million to resolve the Federal Trade Commission's inaugural enforcement action under the INFORM Consumers Act, which requires online marketplaces to provide customers with certain information and tools to combat counterfeit goods offered by high-volume third-party sellers.
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September 05, 2025
Federal Agencies Push To Toss Masimo's Apple Watch Suit
U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. International Trade Commission have again urged a federal judge to throw out Masimo's suit seeking to block a decision allowing imports of redesigned Apple Watches, saying Congress barred court review of such findings.
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September 05, 2025
Aramark Hospital Workers Ignored Dying Man, Suit Says
Global food service company Aramark was hit with a wrongful death lawsuit in Pennsylvania federal court that claims its cleaning and security staff largely ignored a man suffering from a medical emergency, leaving him unconscious for 15 hours in a facility it operated in China.
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September 05, 2025
9th Circ. Won't Pause $26M Fraud Ruling For Co.'s Appeal
The Ninth Circuit has denied a New Jersey pipe importer's request to pause a decision affirming a $26 million fraud judgment while it appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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September 05, 2025
Fla. Judge Sets Aside $30M Helms-Burton Verdict
A Florida federal judge on Friday set aside a $29.85 million verdict against Expedia, Orbitz and Hotels.com over Helms-Burton Act violations, finding that the entities stopped trafficking in properties confiscated by the Cuban government once they learned of a potential claim by an heir.
Expert Analysis
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Law School's Missed Lessons: How To Make A Deal
Preparing lawyers for the nuances of a transactional practice is not a strong suit for most law schools, but, in practice, there are six principles that can help young M&A lawyers become seasoned, trusted deal advisers, says Chuck Morton at Venable.
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Annual Report Shows CFIUS Extending Its Reach In 2024
The recently released 2024 annual report from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States reveals record civil penalties and enhanced internal capabilities, illustrating expanding jurisdiction and an increasing appetite for enforcement actions, says Nathan Fisher at StoneTurn.
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11th Circ. Ruling Shows Federal Question Jurisdiction Limits
The Eleventh Circuit's recent decision in AST Science v. Delclaux shows why it is extremely difficult for litigants to maintain a state law cause of action in federal court under Supreme Court precedent, says Paul Avron at Berger Singerman.
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From Clerkship To Law Firm: 5 Transition Tips For Associates
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
Transitioning from a judicial clerkship to an associate position at a law firm may seem daunting, but by using knowledge gained while clerking, being mindful of key differences and taking advantage of professional development opportunities, these attorneys can flourish in private practice, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.
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Budget Act Should Boost Focus On Trade Compliance
Passage of the One Big Beautiful Budget Act, coupled with recent U.S. Department of Justice statements that it will use the False Claims Act aggressively to pursue trade, tariff and customs fraud, marks a sharp increase in trade-related enforcement risk, say attorneys at Debevoise.
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Associates Can Earn Credibility By Investing In Relationships
As the class of 2025 prepares to join law firms this fall, new associates must adapt to office dynamics and establish credible reputations — which require quiet, consistent relationship-building skills as much as legal acumen, says Kyle Forges at Bast Amron.
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Lessons From 7th Circ.'s Deleted Chat Sanctions Ruling
The Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Pable v. Chicago Transit Authority, affirming the dismissal of an ex-employee’s retaliation claims, highlights the importance of properly handling the preservation of ephemeral messages and clarifies key sanctions issues, says Philip Favro at Favro Law.
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Divest Order Shows How Security Fears Extend CFIUS Scope
A recent White House order forcing a Chinese company to divest its 2020 acquisition of a U.S. audiovisual supplier demonstrates the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States’ growing power to sink foreign transactions over national security concerns — and the enormous risks to U.S. companies from such reviews, say attorneys at Bass Berry.
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Quilting Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Turning intricate patterns of fabric and thread into quilts has taught me that craftsmanship, creative problem-solving and dedication to incremental progress are essential to creating something lasting that will help another person — just like in law, says Veronica McMillan at Kramon & Graham.
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How Tariffs Can Affect Event Studies In Securities Litigation
When the control period is calm and the event window is stormy — often the case with breaking political or economic developments, like President Donald Trump's recent tariff announcements — traditional event study methodology can increase the risk of misleading conclusions in securities litigation, say economic consultants at NERA.
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Fleeing Or Just Leaving Quickly? 2nd Circ. Says It Depends
The Second Circuit’s recent U.S. v. Bardakova decision adopted a new approach for determining whether a defendant who commits a crime in the U.S., and then leaves and remains abroad, intends to avoid prosecution — making it more difficult to argue against the fugitive disentitlement doctrine in most cases, say attorneys at MoloLamken.
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Sanctions Considerations For Reentering The Syrian Market
Reentering or opening new markets in Syria, now that the Trump administration has revoked certain long-standing sanctions and export controls, necessitates increased due diligence and best practices capable of adapting to a changing local environment as well as future changes in U.S. law, say attorneys at Nixon Peabody.
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What 2 Profs Noticed As Transactional Law Students Used AI
After a semester using generative artificial intelligence tools with students in an entrepreneurship law clinic, we came away with numerous observations about the opportunities and challenges such tools present to new transactional lawyers, say professors at Cornell Law School.
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What Patent Claim 'Invalidity' Means In Different Forums
A recent Federal Circuit order allowing a patent suit to proceed despite similar claims being invalidated in an inter partes review underscores how fractured the patent litigation landscape has become, leading to critical nuances in how district courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission and Patent Trial and Appeal Board treat invalidity, says Jason Hoffman at BakerHostetler.
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Top Takeaways From Trump's AI Action Plan
President Donald Trump's AI Action Plan represents some notable evolution in U.S. policy, including affirmation of the administration's trend toward prioritizing artificial intelligence innovation over guardrails and toward supporting greater U.S. private sector reach overseas, say attorneys at WilmerHale.