Supreme Court allows Trump administration to implement plans to significantly reduce the federal workforce

Guest post by Paul R. Gugliuzza & Jacob S. Sherkow An important recent development in pharmaceutical patent law is the Federal Circuit’s embrace of a theory we call, in a forthcoming article, infringement by drug label. In several decisions since 2021, the court has approved claims of induced infringement against generic drug companies simply because (i) the generic’s product label could be read to contain a patented method-of-use and, in some cases, (ii) the generic stated that its product is an FDA-equivalent to the brand’s. There are several problems with holding generic companies liable for inducing doctors (or patients) to perform a patented method of use based on a court’s (or, sometimes, an expert witness’s) interpretation of the generic’s label and the generic’s unremarkable—and often, legally required—statements about equivalence. First, as a matter of patent doctrine, inducement usually requires active…

Dentons has advised US alternative asset manager Blue Owl Capital and its joint venture partner Supermarket Income REIT PLC (SUPR) on the completion of a £215 million secured term loan through a bank syndicate comprising Barclays, HSBC, ING and SMBC Group. Real Estate, Joint Ventures

Congratulations to Senior Partner Paul Wong and Partner Navin Naidu on their recognition as two of Singapore’s leading lawyers in the 2025 edition of Doyle’s Guide, for construction arbitration and litigation, and white-collar crime & regulatory investigations, respectively. White Collar and Government Investigations in Singapore, Construction in Singapore, ASEAN, Singapore

Led by Senior Partners Ajinderpal Singh and Kia Meng Loh and Partner Navin Naidu, our White Collar and Government Investigation practice handles complex criminal and regulatory matters with precision and discretion. White Collar and Government Investigations in Singapore, ASEAN, Singapore

Peru’s Congress is actively eroding the independence and capacity of the judiciary to fight organized crime, according to a report released Tuesday by Human Rights Watch (HRW). The report, “Congress in Cahoots: How Peru’s Legislature Is Allowing Organized Crime to Thrive,” revealed how the Peruvian Congress is actively undermining the country’s ability to combat organized crime. Against a backdrop of surging violence, including record-high homicides and extortion, the report details how lawmakers have passed legislation that weakens judicial independence, limits prosecutorial tools, and retroactively protects illegal activities such as unauthorized gold mining. According to the group, the Congress has systematically undermined key democratic and judicial institutions, therefore weakening the country’s ability to respond to organized crime. Lawmakers have passed a series of laws that restrict prosecutorial tools, such as plea bargaining and…

"The case represents a key test of the extent of President Trump’s power to reorganize the government without input from Congress. The justices’ order is technically only temporary.... But in practice, it means he is free to pursue his restructuring plans, even if judges later determine that they exceed presidential power. In a two-paragraph order, the justices wrote that they had concluded that “the government is likely to succeed on its argument” that President Trump’s executive order announcing plans to downsize the government was legal...."The NYT reports.Only Kentanji Brown Jackson dissented. Justice Sotomayor filed a concurring opinion. She says:I agree with JUSTICE JACKSON that the President cannot restructure federal agencies in a manner inconsistent with congressional mandates. Here, however, the relevant Executive Order directs agencies to plan reorganizations and reductions in force “consistent with applicable…

Chiara Crivelli (no affiliation provided) has published Eighteenth - Century English Marriage and Inheritance Law in Pride and Prejudice. Here is the abstract. This paper examines how Pride and Prejudice reflects the intersection of marriage, inheritance, and gender in late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth-century England, with a focus on the legal implications for women. The central research question is: “How does Pride and Prejudice engage with contemporary marriage and inheritance laws to reflect the economic and legal dependencies of women in this period?” Using a socio-legal historical approach, the paper explores the legal doctrines of coverture and entailment, tracing their historical development from the De Donis Conditionalibus clause in the Statute of Westminster (1285) to their application in Austen’s time. The analysis draws on legal scholarship, particularly J.H. Baker’s work on English property law, to examine how Austen’s treatment…

The correspondent filing this dispatch is a law student in Mumbai who has requested to remain anonymous. On Monday, the Supreme Court of India (SCI) agreed to hear a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission’s (ECI) decision to verify and revise the State of Bihar’s electoral rolls as it awaits assembly elections later this year. This will be a crucial milestone in the SCI’s election jurisprudence, following recent landmark judgements on the appointment of Election Commissioners and judicial review on delimitation. The ECI is governed by constitutional provisions, the Representation of People Act, 1950, and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. In Mohinder Gill v. Election Commissioner, the SCI held that these powers are not absolute, and are subject to judicial review when fundamental rights are violated or natural justice principles arise. Article 324(1) of the Constitution vests the ECI with the power to prepare electoral rolls. Similarly,…

You’ve probably heard of couples staying together “for the kids,” but what about the pets? Given that nearly 60% of families in Texas report having at least one pet, it’s no surprise that pet ownership often becomes a hot-button issue for couples going through a divorce. Pets are cherished members of families from all walks of life, but deciding who “gets” the pets in a divorce isn’t necessarily cut-and-dried under Texas law. If you’re navigating a divorce and are concerned about whether you’ll be able to retain access to your favorite furry friend, you’re not alone. Here’s a brief overview of how pets factor into divorce agreements under Texas law and how an experienced divorce attorney can help you fight for your four-legged friend. How are pets classified under Texas law? Even if you consider yourself a proud “pet parent,” Texas law doesn’t exactly treat “fur babies” like human…

Illinois’ respected safety organization, the National Safety Council (“NSC”), warns us that our country’s roads are filled with more drivers who are driving while they are sleepy, tired, or fatigued than most realize. Not only do lots of drivers decide to get behind the wheel even though they are “sleep-deprived,” but a shocking 1 in 25 drivers admitted to researchers that they have literally fallen asleep at the wheel while driving. This is a serious public safety concern, not just for safety groups like the NSC but for advocates of accident victims and their loved ones. As the NSC points out, thousands of people lose their lives each year in preventable accidents caused by drowsy driving. Fatigued driving kills. Read, “Drivers Are Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel,” published by the National Safety Council, citing studies done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Sleep Foundation. Drowsiness,…

(Photo by ChatGPT)No one ever took DoNotPay up on its offer to pay $1 million to anyone willing to use their AI system to argue a Supreme Court case. It was a wild swing from a company that couldn’t even successfully get their system into traffic court. But we always appreciated the gumption. The Supreme Court oral argument is an academic circle jerk before the majority decides to Trump can just disappear people and that they will not dwell on any counterarguments, so why not let ChatGPT take a stab at it? And at the time we suggested DoNotPay aim slightly lower and set up an experiment to moot an upcoming Supreme Court case. They didn’t go ahead with that. Because… well, the FTC stuff happened. Jenner & Block’s Adam Unikowsky decided to go ahead and perform an experiment on his own using the top consumer-facing AI tools out there right now. Taking his own oral argument from Williams v. Reed (which he won, providing his post a bonus humblebrag…

Airbags are one of the most important safety features in cars today. They are designed to save lives by deploying instantly during a crash, protecting you from striking hard surfaces like the steering wheel or dashboard. While there is no doubt that airbags prevent many serious injuries, they can also lead to unexpected harm—including damage to your hearing. One question that often comes up after an accident is: Can airbag deployment cause hearing loss? The answer is yes. In some cases, the force and noise of an airbag deploying can damage hearing, sometimes permanently. At Anderson Franco Law, we know how confusing and overwhelming things can feel after an accident. It’s even more stressful when the injury isn’t visible or obvious right away. Hearing loss can be life-changing, and you deserve to understand your rights if this happens to you. How Airbags Work To see how they can harm your hearing, it helps to know how airbags work. When your car…

New Jersey has two critical laws that limit if, when, and how employers can respond to employee marijuana use. One is the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act (N.J. Stat. Ann. § 24:6I-14), or CUMCA, and the other is the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (N.J. Stat. § 24:6I-31 et. seq.), aka the CREAMM Act. These two laws make clear that employers must not penalize—or even test—employees for off-duty marijuana use when such action is prohibited, yet they must take appropriate action when responding to use that is not permitted. These laws present a fine line with penalties on both sides. However, advance planning can limit your risk. Let’s look at the key aspects of these two laws. Medical Marijuana and the Workplace: Employer Obligations Under CUMCA and LAD CUMCA was the first of the two laws and legalizes marijuana strictly for medical use. However, it explicitly does not require employers to…

The height of summer is nearly upon us, but law students have their future careers on their minds. With so many things to take into account when considering their livelihoods, how can law students create meaningful distinction between firms? Perhaps they can take a look at the firms’ pro bono numbers — which at some firms, has become a battle over money versus morals. Pro bono work has taken on a different hue now that Trump is in the White House, with some firms afraid to take on work that may be frowned upon, and others pledging hundreds of millons of dollars’ worth of pro bono payola to conservative causes. But over the course of the last year, before pro bono work became a controversial topic, members of the legal profession sprang into action to deal with crisis after crisis after crisis, offering their services without cost to those in need. From immigration and asylum work to racial justice initiatives to protecting reproductive rights in…

Civics Education: A teachable moment about the meaning of ‘rule of law’

Potential Legal Claims? Ar’mon Covington Shooting Akron.  We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Ar’mon R. Covington. Ar’mon R. Covington Killed in Gas Station Shooting in Akron, OH. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com) Akron, OH – Gunfire rang out at a gas station early Sunday morning, July 6, 2025, leaving one man dead. As reported by BeaconJournal.com, “Akron police responded to [a gas station] at 778 Grant Street for reports of a shooting at about 4:14 a.m.” WKYC.com is reporting, “[u]pon their arrival, they found Ar’mon R. Covington, 26, on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds…He was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:31 a.m. after officers attempted emergency first aid.”…

Last week, I presented Part I of my written interview with a product manager and researcher at Free Law Project (FLP), Stephanie Taube. That column presented her answer to the first of my three questions and focused on FLP’s newest offering, RECAP Search Alerts for PACER. What follows are Stephanie’s answers to my remaining two questions. As usual, I have added some brief commentary to her answers below, but have otherwise presented her answers as she provided them. Gaston Kroub: For younger lawyers and even those in law school, what can they do to increase their facility with FLP’s various tools? Stephanie Taube: CourtListener is an open source legal research platform that lawyers and law students can use to access our immense collection of case law, federal court documents and dockets, judges and their financial disclosures, and oral arguments. CourtListener supports highly advanced Boolean queries, allowing users to build complex searches. Users can…

Security Negligence? Martin Street Plaza Apartments Shooting Atlanta. Our firm has over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across Georgia, and we have secured nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the victims of the shooting at Martin Street Plaza Apartments. Four People Injured in Shooting at Martin Street Plaza Apartments in Atlanta, GA. (AtlantaNewsFirst.com) Atlanta, GA – Gunfire rang out at an apartment complex early Thursday morning, July 3, 2025, leaving four people injured. As reported by AtlantaNewsFirst.com, “[t]he shooting happened just after midnight at the Martin Street Plaza Apartments – located at 600 Martin Street SE near Georgia Avenue.” According to the report, “[w]hen officers arrived to the scene, they found three women and a man with gunshot wounds. Grady EMS came to the scene to took the victims to the…