United States

Z. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al - Product Liability

United States District Court Northern District of California docketed civil case H. Z. v. Uber Technologies, Inc. et al (Case No. 3:26-cv-02783) on March 31, 2026. Plaintiff H. Z. filed a short-form complaint alleging personal injury product liability claims against Uber Technologies, Inc., Rasier, LLC, and Rasier-CA, LLC, with a filing fee of $405.

LeadPoint Secure Rights Consent Order - Unlicensed Mortgage Lead Generation

The Connecticut Banking Commissioner issued a consent order against LeadPoint, Inc. d/b/a Secure Rights (NMLS #3175) for acting as an unlicensed mortgage lead generator in Connecticut from February 2020 to April 2025, in violation of a prior 2020 consent order. LeadPoint agreed to pay a $50,000 civil penalty and to cease all unlicensed lead generation activities in the state. The enforcement action arose from an examination of a Connecticut mortgage lender licensee that identified LeadPoint as a third-party vendor.

Ho Jin Lim Barred from Connecticut Mortgage Lending for 5 Years

The Connecticut Department of Banking issued a Consent Order barring Ho Jin Lim (NMLS # 1197908) from Connecticut mortgage lending for 5 years. The action stems from an investigation by the Consumer Credit Division that found Lim violated NMLS Rules of Conduct for Education Students and failed to demonstrate the requisite character and general fitness for continued licensure as a mortgage loan originator.

Bay-Valley Mortgage Group Consent Order - 5-Year License Bar

The Connecticut Department of Banking issued a consent order barring Bay-Valley Mortgage Group from engaging in the mortgage lending business in Connecticut for 5 years. The action stems from findings that control persons Ji Na Oh and Sae Hyun Park violated NMLS Rules of Conduct and failed to demonstrate the requisite character and general fitness required for licensure under Connecticut law.

Battery End Cover Assembly Patent

USPTO granted patent US12592461B2 to Contemporary Amerex Technology (Hong Kong) Limited for a battery end cover assembly with fool-proof structural features. The patent covers an end cover body with oppositely arranged edges, an electrode terminal passing through, and a connecting area positioned asymmetrically for electrical connection with electrode assembly tabs. The invention includes 15 claims and was filed as Application No. 19056192.

Lithium secondary battery and method of replenishing electrolyte

USPTO granted Patent No. US12592463B2 to SK On Co., Ltd. for a lithium secondary battery design with an integrated electrolyte storage unit for replenishment. The patent contains 18 claims covering the electrolyte storage unit design with offset first and sub-unit holes. Inventors include Chang Mook Hwang, Hee Soo Na, Ga Yeong Yoo, and Moo Hyung Lee.

Pouch film and secondary battery including the same

USPTO granted Patent US12592464B2 to SK On Co., Ltd. for a pouch film design used in secondary batteries. The invention addresses gas chamber deformation during electrolyte injection, including a deformation part in the gas chamber passage to prevent electrolyte backflow. The patent contains 19 claims covering the pouch film structure and its integration in secondary batteries.

Method of preparing negative electrode active material

USPTO granted Patent No. US12592377B2 to LG Energy Solution, Ltd. on March 31, 2026, covering a method of preparing negative electrode active material using surfactant-based coating and hydrothermal reactions to form protective lithium compound layers on battery electrode cores.

Battery Anode Material for Rechargeable Electrochemical Cell

USPTO granted patent US12592379B2 to BroadBit Batteries Oy for an anode material composite for rechargeable electrochemical cells. The patent covers matrix and distributed materials including alkali metals for use in battery anodes. Inventors are Andras Kovacs and David Brown.

Battery Cathode Material with Ceramic and Carbon Gel Components

USPTO granted patent US12592381B2 to Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. covering battery cathode materials combining ceramic and carbon gel components. The patent protects cathode compositions including NCM, NCA, LFP, and NCMA materials with ceramic materials such as LLZO, LZTO, and LATP. No compliance requirements or deadlines apply to this patent grant.