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Federal Circuit Patent Watch: Allegations of induced infringement can be based on skinny label in combination with public statements and marketing materials
Precedential and Key Federal Circuit Opinions – BETEIRO, LLC v. DRAFTKINGS INC. [OPINION] (2022-2275, 06/21/2024) (Dyk, Prost, Stark) – Stark, J. The Court affirmed the district court’s dismissal of multiple, related patent infringement cases for failure to state a claim based on subject matter ineligibility of the patent claims….By: WilmerHale
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PFAS and Other Emerging Alleged Contaminants Litigation: Mitigating Risk Through Insurance
The United States (US) has seen an explosion of litigation in recent years relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), referred to by some as “forever chemicals” because they are slow to degrade and can stay in the environment for many years. PFAS are a large group of synthetic chemicals, which are used in a…
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Arcis Golf Notifies State Regulators of Recent Data Breach Affecting Consumer SSNs
On July 2, 2024, CF Arcis XII, LLC dba Arcis Golf (“Arcis”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that confidential information in the company’s possession was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, Arcis explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access…
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Hong Kong Small Claims Tribunal Scale of Costs for Minor Injury Claim
In a recent decision in Wong Sin Yi v. Kwan Pui Wing and The Kowloon Motor Bus Company (1933) Limited (DCPI 408/2023) made by Hong Kong District Court Personal Injury Master Jo Siu, the learned Master commented that claims with no reasonable prospect to exceed HK$75,000 shall be commenced in the Small Claims Tribunal with…
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Landmark $7.75 Million Verdict in Aerosol Duster Misuse Case Secured
In April 2024, Robins Kaplan attorneys secured a groundbreaking $7.75 million verdict against CRC Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of aerosol dusters. The verdict stemmed from a tragic 2019 incident when Cynthia McDougall was killed after a driver huffed CRC Duster, lost control of his vehicle, crossed over the center line into oncoming traffic, and struck…
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PFAS In Consumer Products: State-by-state Regulations – July 2024
Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products across a broad spectrum of industries are being impacted by laws regulating the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in their products. This area is rapidly developing as states create new laws or amend existing ones, and the penalties and litigation risks for non-compliance can be significant….By:…
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Middle East Crisis: Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander in Lebanon, Adding to Fears of Broader War
The strike, which was followed by a barrage of rockets from Hezbollah, came as a Biden adviser met with a French official to discuss the cross-border exchanges.
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Live Updates: Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 Storm, Smashes Jamaica and Speeds Toward Mexico
The storm was lashing the southern coast of Jamaica on Wednesday evening after devastating several Caribbean islands this week. The Cayman Islands are bracing to be next.
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A Family Loses 3 Generations of Women in India Crowd’s Panic
They had worked hard for years to make a life: “Now it’s over with the death of my dear daughter, wife and mother — in one single blow.”
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Kings Battle for an Ancient Throne in Nigeria
Two men claim to be the emir of Kano, an ancient kingdom in northern Nigeria. Their struggle for power and influence is feeding into a wider competition ahead of the country’s next election.
