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White House correspondent, covers patent, trade and regulatory news
The Seventh Circuit affirmed bankruptcy court orders confirming Chapter thirteen repayment plans that paid attorneys fees before nonpriority unsecured creditors. The court held that the Bankruptcy Code permits such payment timing and does not require attorneys to file proofs of claim for administrative expenses.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed bankruptcy court orders confirming Chapter thirteen repayment plans that paid attorneys fees before nonpriority unsecured creditors. The court held that the Bankruptcy Code permits such payment structures and does not require attorneys to file proofs of claim for administrative expenses.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the decision of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board in a nonprecedential ruling. The three-judge panel issued a per curiam judgment without providing detailed reasoning.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Merit Systems Protection Board order dismissing an individual right of action appeal for lack of jurisdiction. The court held that the petitioner failed to allege that his protected disclosures were a contributing factor in the agency's personnel action because the disclosures occurred after the adverse action.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by a veteran seeking to compel the consolidation of his records and the immediate execution of a remand order. The court held that the petitioner failed to demonstrate a clear and indisputable right to relief or the absence of other adequate means to attain his desired outcome.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling denying a motion to compel arbitration in an antitrust dispute over yacht broker commissions. The court held that the defendant failed to prove the existence of a binding arbitration agreement with the plaintiffs.
The Fourth Circuit held that two lawsuits against Avertest were related claims under Columbia Casualty's claims-made policy. Because the earlier suit was first made during Columbia's policy period, Columbia had to cover the later suit and reimburse Navigators.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted a motion to withdraw a petition for a writ of mandamus. The court dismissed the petition as a result of the withdrawal.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed a district court dismissal of a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act claim. The appellate court held that the plaintiff plausibly alleged the defendant directed a pattern of trade secret theft.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed and remanded a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision finding Google patents unpatentable. The court held that the prior art reference failed to disclose exchanging messages while a device remained in a low power mode.
