Federal

Federal Judge Dismisses Meta’s Breach-of-Contract Claim Against Data-Scraping Company, Bright Data

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San Francisco, California – Meta’s breach-of-contract claim against data-scraping company Bright Data has been dismissed by a federal judge, stating that Bright Data obtained only public data from Facebook and Instagram. In January 2023, Meta filed a lawsuit against Bright Data, accusing them of breach of contract and tortious interference with contract. Bright Data, an Israeli company that collects data from various websites, argued that their scraping of publicly available data did not violate Meta’s, Facebook’s, or Instagram’s terms. US District Judge Edward Chen, in a ruling issued on Tuesday, stated that the evidence showed … Read more

Renowned IP Trial Lawyer Timothy Carroll Joins Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, Boosting Federal Court and International Expertise

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San Francisco, CA – Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, a prominent law firm, welcomed Timothy Carroll as a partner and lead intellectual property trial attorney on Wednesday. Carroll, previously with Venable LLP, brings a wealth of experience in federal court and U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) proceedings. Carroll’s addition to the team further strengthens Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP’s capabilities in handling complex IP litigation cases. With his expertise, the firm is well-positioned to navigate the intricate legal landscape surrounding intellectual property disputes. Having built a stellar reputation for himself, Carroll is regarded as one … Read more

Future Implications of Key Legal Developments in 2023 Shaping Various Industries: From Rejecting Overly Ambitious PFAS Class Actions to Amendments of Federal Rule 702 on Expert Witness Testimony

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Harriss Beach Attorneys Abbie Eliasberg Fuchs, Daniel R. Strecker, and Alessandra G. Ash have analyzed key judicial holdings and legal developments in federal court and tort hotspots across the country that have impacted the industry in 2023 and may shape the years ahead. They have shared potential implications for future cases in regards to these topics: – The Sixth Circuit has rejected an overly ambitious PFAS class action. – The Hair Relaxer MDL is proceeding. – Illinois now permits punitive damages in wrongful death cases and has increased the availability of expedited trials. – California … Read more

Missouri Man Faces Federal Indictment for Illegal Firearm in New Year’s Eve Shooting Incident

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REPUBLIC, Mo. – A federal grand jury has indicted a man from Republic, Missouri for possession of an illegal firearm following a shooting on New Year’s Eve. The indictment accuses the man of unlawfully having a firearm, leading to his involvement in the incident. The Republic Police Department responded to reports of shots fired in the city on December 31. Law enforcement officials determined that an altercation had occurred, resulting in multiple gunshots being fired. Thankfully, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident. An investigation into the shooting led to the indictment … Read more