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  • June 05, 2026

    Fed. Circ. Unsure Where State 'Bad Faith' Patent Cases Belong

    At arguments Friday in a dispute between Micron Technology Inc. and Netlist Inc., a Federal Circuit panel appeared uncertain whether suits under state laws against "bad faith" patent infringement claims belong in state or federal courts, analyzing the impact on patent law of each approach.

  • June 05, 2026

    Epic Fights Apple's Bid For High Court Sanctions Review

    Epic Games told the U.S. Supreme Court there's no need for high court review of a California federal court's contempt order against Apple for violating a ban on company policies that barred app developers from steering users to outside payment options.

  • June 05, 2026

    5th Circ. Backs Texas Cop In Mistaken-Identity Shooting Suit

    The Fifth Circuit has ruled that a man who was shot by police in a case of mistaken identity will not be able to move forward with his civil suit because the officer did not violate his civil rights and is covered by qualified immunity.

  • June 05, 2026

    Montgomery McCracken Wants Out Of Rider's Malpractice Suit

    Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP this week asked a New Jersey state court to dismiss malpractice claims against it and a firm attorney from Rider University stemming from a dispute over the school's ownership of a $42 million property.

  • June 05, 2026

    Gibson Dunn Wants Ex-Worker's Bias Suit Sent To Arbitration

    Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP told a Texas federal judge that a Hispanic former employee's race bias suit claiming she was denied promotions and mocked for her accent belongs in arbitration, arguing she is bound by a pact stating she would resolve all employment disputes outside of court.

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