Author: WLF Editorial

Va. Judge Advances Most Claims In Stelara Antitrust Case

Va. Judge Advances Most Claims In Stelara Antitrust Case By Editorial Team A Virginia federal judge has allowed health insurer CareFirst’s anticompetition and patent fraud claims against Johnson & Johnson to move forward in a case alleging anticompetitive behavior in relation to the immunosuppressive drug Stelara, while letting the pharmaceutical giant escape some claims of […]

NC Cardboard Box Salesman Freed From Trade Secrets Suit

NC Cardboard Box Salesman Freed From Trade Secrets Suit By Editorial Team A North Carolina Business Court judge ruled in favor of a corrugated packing manufacturer’s former star salesman in a trade secrets lawsuit. The judge dismissed the lawsuit, stating that the complaint was too vague to proceed. The lawsuit alleged that the salesman had […]

DOD Contractor Accuses Engineer of Stealing 2,000 Files on Last Day

DOD Contractor Accuses Engineer of Stealing 2,000 Files on Last Day By Editorial Team A defense contractor, Competitive Range Solutions LLC, has filed a lawsuit in Virginia federal court against a field engineer. The contractor alleges that the engineer violated the Defend Trade Secrets Act by downloading over 2,000 confidential documents on his last day […]

NCAA Escapes Former Villanova Star’s Antitrust Suit

NCAA Escapes Former Villanova Star’s Antitrust Suit By Editorial Team A federal judge in New York has ruled against a former Villanova University basketball player in his antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA. The player, known for his buzzer-beating shot that secured the 2016 championship, alleged that the NCAA unlawfully restricted his ability to earn money. […]

Bobcat, Caterpillar, Lawmakers Spar Over Possible Import Ban

Bobcat, Caterpillar, Lawmakers Spar Over Possible Import Ban By Editorial Team Doosan Bobcat has urged the U.S. International Trade Commission to dismiss allegations made by competitor Caterpillar Inc. and eight members of Congress regarding potential harm to the U.S. industry if imports of Caterpillar construction equipment are prohibited due to patent infringement claims. Bobcat’s stance […]

NY Governor Signs Landmark AI Bill Requiring Disclosure of ‘Synthetic’ Ad Performers

NY Governor Signs Landmark AI Bill Requiring Disclosure of ‘Synthetic’ Ad Performers By Editorial Team New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a groundbreaking legislation on Thursday, mandating the disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence-generated “synthetic” performers in advertisements. The law also requires obtaining consent from heirs or executors to use the name, […]

NY Gov. Signs Landmark AI Bill On ‘Synthetic’ Ad Performers

NY Gov. Signs Landmark AI Bill On ‘Synthetic’ Ad Performers By Editorial Team New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a groundbreaking legislation on Thursday that mandates the disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence-generated “synthetic” performers in advertisements. The law also requires obtaining consent from heirs or executors to utilize the name, image, or likeness […]

Trump Executive Order Targets ‘Excessive’ State AI Laws

Trump Executive Order Targets ‘Excessive’ State AI Laws By Editorial Team President Donald Trump signed a controversial executive order aimed at establishing a “minimally burdensome national standard” for regulating artificial intelligence (AI). The order is seen as crucial for the United States to maintain its leadership position in AI technology amidst what the administration deems […]

Judge Orders Fastener Co. To Pay $17K For Misleading Ads

Judge Orders Fastener Co. To Pay $17K For Misleading Ads By Editorial Team A Philadelphia federal judge has issued a permanent injunction against Peninsula Components Inc., an industrial fastener company, prohibiting the use of a competitor’s trademark “PEM” product name in its online advertisements. The judge also ordered the company to pay $17,866 in damages. […]

Anthropic Judge Rejects Bid For ‘Sweeter’ Part Of $1.5B Deal

Anthropic Judge Rejects Bid For ‘Sweeter’ Part Of $1.5B Deal By Editorial Team A California federal judge overseeing Anthropic’s $1.5 billion copyright settlement with authors has rebuffed a Canadian publisher’s attempt to secure a more favorable deal. The judge’s response was firm, stating that the publisher could choose to opt out but could not seek […]