Licensing

Legal Battle Ignites as Former Employee Sues Sunrun Over Licensing Dispute and Wrongful Arrest

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Hartford, Connecticut — In a recent development, three attorneys from McCarter & English — David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall — have taken on representation for Sunrun Installation Services. This move comes as the firm faces a civil rights lawsuit filed on September 4 in the Connecticut District Court. The lawsuit was initiated by attorney Robert M. Berke on behalf of George Edward Steins, a former employee of Sunrun who found himself embroiled in legal trouble following his departure from the company. Steins claims his arrest and subsequent legal challenges, including … Read more

Legal Team Set for High-Stakes Lawsuit as Former Employee Accuses Sunrun of Negligence in Licensing Issue

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In Hartford, Connecticut, attorneys David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall from the law firm McCarter & English have recently taken on the legal representation of Sunrun Installation Services. This development follows a civil rights lawsuit filed against the company, which emerged into the public eye earlier this month. The lawsuit was initiated on September 4 by lawyer Robert M. Berke representing George Edward Steins, a former employee of Sunrun Installation Services. Steins faced legal troubles when he was arrested and charged with the employment of an unregistered home improvement salesperson. Central … Read more

Federal Judge Limits Jurors’ Consideration of Licensing Deals in Western Digital Patent Case

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San Francisco, CA – In a significant legal ruling, a federal judge in California decided on Wednesday that in the patent infringement case against Western Digital, the jury will not be allowed to consider a 2009 licensing agreement that Spex Technologies had with Kingston Technology when determining potential damages. This decision complicates how damages could be assessed in the lawsuit alleging that Western Digital violated Spex Technologies’ data security patent. The court determined the licensing agreement’s details were too intertwined with other elements to isolate the value of the specific patent in question. This ruling … Read more

Alabama Judge Considers Easing Licensing Limits for Medical Marijuana

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Montgomery, Ala. – An Alabama judge is currently contemplating the possible removal of some restrictions concerning medical marijuana licensing in the state, potentially paving the way for a broader approval and distribution of the substance for medicinal purposes. This development comes several months after the Alabama Legislature approved the creation of a commission to oversee the production, sales, and prescription of medical marijuana, marking a significant step in the state’s shifting attitude towards cannabis. The current situation was prompted by a lawsuit alleging that the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission’s initial selection process for growers and … Read more