It’s official—as of August 1, the EU’s AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive AI regulation, enters into force. While it may be a momentous occasion for the law, which was approved by the EU Parliament in March, don’t expect any fireworks.

Litigation over allegedly toxic infant formula is heating up nationally, with a St. Louis jury awarding a $495 million verdict last week. Meanwhile in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, a cluster of related cases are working their way toward trial dates. But those lawsuits are taking a different approach…

White & Case was once a Wall Street firm with the typical practice mix and geographic presence one would expect from such a firm. But as it switched gears to focus on a more global offering three decades ago, it became one of the few elite firms that made significant…

Rudy Giuliani May Dodge Testifying About His Finances in Bankruptcy Case | New York Law Journal Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2024/07/31/rudy-giuliani-may-dodge-testifying-about-his-finances-in-bankruptcy-case/ Rudy Giuliani, former lawyer to former President Donald Trump. Photo: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg NEWS Attorneys for Giuliani and others on Wednesday informed U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane of the Southern…

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s patent invalidity judgment against five patents owned by Sherwin-Williams Co., involving beverage can coatings, agreeing substantial evidence supported the jury’s verdict in favor of industry competitor, PPG. The appellate court was asked to weigh in as to whether…

The Japanese Ministry of Justice has introduced changes to simplify the process for allowing foreign lawyers to practice in Japan. The changes come into force on July 31, and will apply to English and Welsh solicitors among other nationalities.