Legal Research

Juan Manzanares v. Michael Oslanzi and City of Spring Valley, Illinois

The United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois denied defendants' motion to dismiss in Manzanares v. Oslanzi, allowing the plaintiff's excessive force claim under the Fourth Amendment to proceed. The defendants had argued statutory immunity under the Illinois Tort Immunity Act and that video exhibits established their actions did not constitute willful and wanton conduct. The court rejected these arguments, permitting the case to advance beyond the pleading stage with claims that Officer Oslanzi placed the plaintiff in a headlock, grabbed him by handcuffs, and violently pulled him from a police vehicle, causing a torn rotator cuff requiring surgery.

Auston McLain v. R. Whiteman, et al. - Fourteenth Amendment Prisoner Civil Rights

The court conducted a merit review under 28 U.S.C. § 1915A of pro se prisoner Auston McLain's civil rights complaint. The court found that Plaintiff states a Fourteenth Amendment claim against Defendants Whiteman and Damewood for subjecting him to dangerous conditions during transport (no seatbelt while in wheelchair following stroke), and a Fourteenth Amendment claim against Defendants Abernacki, Jean, and Jane Doe nurse for failure to provide adequate medical care. The court dismissed all other claims including Monell claims against Knox County and the Sheriff's Department for failure to allege a county policy, claims against high-level administrators for lack of personal involvement, and claims against John Doe U.S. Marshals.

Shirley Dean v. Dismass Charities, Inc., et al. - Title VII Claim Dismissed

Pro se plaintiff Shirley Dean filed an employment discrimination action pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against Dismass Charities, Inc. in the Middle District of Alabama (Case No. 2:25-cv-543). The court adopted the Magistrate Judge's Recommendation and dismissed the case without prejudice because Dean failed to exhaust administrative remedies—her EEOC Charge of Discrimination was filed approximately one year after the 180-day deadline expired on April 19, 2024. The court further held that Dean was not entitled to equitable tolling based on attorney neglect, finding she failed to demonstrate diligent pursuit of her rights or an extraordinary circumstance preventing timely filing.

Jessica Jay Scott et al v. Chilton County Department of Human Resources - Dismissal Under Younger Abstention

The US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama dismissed a parental rights complaint without prejudice on March 31, 2026, declining to reach the domestic relations exception analysis but abstaining under Younger v. Harris. Plaintiffs Jessica Jay Scott and John Burton Eubanks Jr. alleged constitutional violations stemming from child removal and termination of parental rights proceedings in state court after their acquittal on child abuse charges. The Magistrate Judge had recommended dismissal under the domestic relations exception to federal subject matter jurisdiction, which the District Court rejected as overbroad.

White Hall Entertainment v. Marshall - Electronic Bingo Facility Constitutional Challenge

White Hall Entertainment and five related entities operating an electronic bingo facility in White Hall, Alabama filed a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action against Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, asserting constitutional claims under the First, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments. The case arises from two prior state court public nuisance lawsuits resulting in a permanent injunction and property forfeiture, with a final judgment currently pending appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court. The federal court granted in part and denied in part the AG's motion to dismiss.

Entry of Appearance, Case 4:26-cv-00610

An attorney has filed an Entry of Appearance in Case 4:26-cv-00610 before the US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. This is a standard procedural filing notifying the court that counsel has entered their appearance on behalf of a party. The filing does not contain substantive allegations, claims, or relief sought.

Sandoval Arellano v. Mullin et al

Yunivia Arely Sandoval Arellano filed a civil petition for writ of mandamus and complaint under the Administrative Procedure Act in the Northern District of California against Senator Markwayne Mullin, Joseph Edlow, Ted Kim, Brett Lassen, Danielle Lehman, Kashyap Patel, the U.S. Attorney, and the U.S. Attorney General. The case, docketed as 3:26-cv-03369 under 'Other Immigration Actions', carries a $405 filing fee and was filed on April 21, 2026. The court issued summons to all defendants on April 22, 2026, and a summons was returned executed on April 26, 2026, indicating service has been completed on all parties.

Ochoa et al v. Google LLC - Notice of Removal from Santa Clara County

Ochoa et al filed a civil action against Google LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Oakland Division (Case No. 4:26-cv-03587). Google LLC filed a Notice of Removal removing the case from Santa Clara County Superior Court, where the prior case number was 24CV434665. Google LLC also filed a Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying Alphabet Inc. as its corporate parent and XXVI Holdings Inc. as the holding company of both XXVI Holdings Inc. and Google LLC.

Osio v. Maduro - Court Denies Anschütz Motion to Dissolve Garnishment

The US District Court for the Southern District of Florida adopted Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres's Report and Recommendation and denied Anschütz GmbH's Motion to Dissolve Writ of Garnishment [ECF No. 324]. The court found that because Plaintiffs began garnishment proceedings and obtained the writ before OFAC unblocked the Escrow Account, the garnishment was proper despite subsequent changes in the account's sanctions status. The court noted that a finding that the writ was proper does not determine ownership of the funds in the Escrow Account, which remains to be decided in Plaintiffs' pending Motion for Final Turnover Judgment.

Jamal Jackson v. Global Lending Services LLC — Court Affirms Arbitration Compulsion

On April 7, 2026, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida adopted Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss's Report and Recommendation, granting Defendant Global Lending Services, LLC's Motion to Dismiss and to Compel Arbitration and staying the case pending arbitration. The court overruled Plaintiff Jamal Jackson's objections to the Report, which had recommended dismissal based on an enforceable arbitration provision in the auto-loan Retail Installment Sales Contract. Jackson had alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act, and Truth in Lending Act, claiming the lender continued collection efforts and furnished inaccurate credit information after the loan was satisfied. The arbitration clause, governed by the Federal Arbitration Act, requires neutral binding arbitration for any dispute arising from the contract or credit relationship.

Alban v. Maduro Moros - Motion to Dismiss Interpleader Denied

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida adopted Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres's Report and Recommendation and denied the Alban Judgment Creditors' Motion to Dismiss JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.'s Counterclaim and Third-Party Complaint for Relief in Interpleader in Response to Writ of Garnishment on Blocked Account of Raytheon-DIANCA. The court applied clear error review because no party objected to the Magistrate's report, as provided under 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). The order was issued on April 7, 2026, in Miami, Florida.

WHISTLIN CREEK EST. 2025 Trademark Opposition - Southern Marsh Collection v. Elliott Coleman

Southern Marsh Collection, LLC filed an opposition against Elliott Coleman's WHISTLIN CREEK EST. 2025 trademark application before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The opposition, designated TTAB91306875 and filed on April 24, 2026, challenges the registration of the WHISTLIN CREEK EST. 2025 mark. The TTAB opposition proceeding has been formally initiated and will determine whether the mark may proceed to registration.

THE CUB CLUB Opposition - Chicago Cubs v. So Fetch K9 Adventures

Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC filed a trademark opposition proceeding against So Fetch K9 Adventures, LLC at the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) on April 24, 2026. The opposition targets the service mark THE CUB CLUB filed by So Fetch K9 Adventures, LLC, with the Chicago Cubs alleging likelihood of confusion with their existing trademarks. This inter partes proceeding will determine whether the THE CUB CLUB mark can proceed to registration.

POKEMORY Opposition Default Notice, Nintendo v. Hui Sun

Nintendo of America Inc. filed TTAB Opposition No. 91305218 against Hui Sun's POKEMORY trademark application on February 13, 2026. The TTAB issued a Notice of Default on April 25, 2026, after the defendant failed to respond to the opposition. If the defendant does not respond, the TTAB may enter a default judgment, potentially resulting in refusal of the POKEMORY trademark application.

PROMPTJOCKEY Opposition: Jockey International v. Tector Sav

Jockey International, Inc. filed an opposition proceeding against Tector Sav's trademark application for PROMPTJOCKEY (Serial No. 97868964) on February 13, 2026. The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issued a Notice of Default on April 25, 2026, finding that the defendant failed to timely answer the notice of opposition. The defendant may petition to set aside the default within the time limit set forth in the notice; otherwise, judgment by default may be entered against Tector Sav and the opposition will proceed.

RAPID LABS Opposition: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. v. Rapid Labs Limited

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. filed an opposition against Rapid Labs Limited's RAPID LABS trademark application (TTAB Proceeding No. 91305201) on February 13, 2026. The TTAB issued a Notice of Default after Rapid Labs Limited failed to file an answer or otherwise respond to the opposition within the required timeframe. A Notice of Default is a procedural step that precedes entry of judgment against the defaulting party and does not itself determine the merits of the opposition.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute v. Reagan Gold Group LLC - Trademark Opposition

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute filed Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Opposition No. TTAB91306878 on April 24, 2026, challenging the registration of REAGAN GOLD GROUP as a trademark by Reagan Gold Group, LLC. The opposition was accepted and filed with the required fee. The TTAB proceeding will determine whether the mark should proceed to registration or be refused based on likelihood of confusion or other grounds. Reagan Gold Group, LLC is required to respond to the opposition within the time periods set by TTAB rules.

Green Note Capital Partners v Dshalom Corp - TTAB Notice of Default

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issued a Notice of Default against defendant Dshalom Corp in opposition proceeding TTAB91305211, filed February 13, 2026, concerning the GREEN NOTE FUNDING trademark. Green Note Capital Partners, Inc. filed the opposition against Dshalom Corp's trademark application. The defendant faces potential default judgment for failure to respond to the opposition.

PRADA S.A. v. Jimfung Tsang - TTAB Opposition No. 91305210 Notice of Default

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issued a Notice of Default in Opposition No. 91305210, filed by PRADA S.A. against registrant Jimfung Tsang concerning trademark application MIUTR. The opposition was filed on February 13, 2026, with the default notice issued on April 25, 2026. The TTAB proceeding remains pending with further action required from the defendant to avoid default judgment.

TTAB Notice of Default - Opposition YXY

Fuente Marketing Ltd. filed Opposition TTAB91305217 against SHENZHEN FUMOT TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED regarding trademark application YXY. The TTAB issued a Notice of Default on April 25, 2026, indicating the defendant failed to respond to the opposition. The opposition was filed February 13, 2026. A Notice of Default typically precedes a default judgment in trademark opposition proceedings, which could result in the applicant's mark being refused registration.

POKEPHYSIQUE Opposition by Nintendo, Default Issued Apr 25

The TTAB issued a Notice of Default in Opposition No. TTAB91305208 on April 25, 2026. The opposition was filed by Nintendo of America Inc. against Bill Vue's trademark application for POKEPHYSIQUE (filed February 13, 2026). The default was entered because the defendant failed to respond to the Notice of Default. As a result, the TTAB may proceed to enter judgment against the defendant and in favor of Nintendo, effectively preventing registration of the POKEPHYSIQUE mark.

PEARL RICE Opposition, El Carmen v NGON NGON, Default

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issued a Notice of Default in Opposition No. TTAB91305205 filed by El Carmen, Inc. against applicant NGON NGON FOOD SUPPLY, INC concerning the PEARL RICE trademark. The defendant failed to respond to the opposition, triggering the default provision under TTAB rules. A default judgment means the TTAB treats the allegations in the complaint as admitted and may proceed to final judgment without further proceedings.

SSA Disability Denial Reversed, Remanded to Commissioner

The US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas reversed the Social Security Administration Commissioner's denial of benefits and remanded the case pursuant to sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). The plaintiff's unopposed motion for reversal and remand was granted. Under the Equal Access to Justice Act, the plaintiff may file an application for attorney's fees and costs within 30 days after the judgment becomes not appealable.

Falante et al v. Google LLC - Notice of Removal Filed

Google LLC filed a Notice of Removal on April 26, 2026, transferring case number 24CV434694 from Santa Clara County Superior Court to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The filing included a declaration and exhibits, with a filing fee of $405. Google LLC's corporate disclosure statement identified Alphabet Inc. and XXVI Holdings Inc. as corporate parents.

Disney et al v. Google LLC - Notice of Removal from Santa Clara County Superior Court

Disney et al filed a civil action against Google LLC in Santa Clara County Superior Court (Case No. 24CV434691), which Google removed to the Northern District of California on April 26, 2026. Google's notice of removal identifies the basis as federal question jurisdiction and was filed with a $405 filing fee (receipt number ACANDC-21911837). Google LLC also filed a corporate disclosure statement identifying Alphabet Inc. as its corporate parent and XXVI Holdings Inc. as the holding company of both entities.

Saltsman et al v. Google LLC - Notice of Removal from Santa Clara County Superior Court

Saltsman et al filed a civil action against Google LLC in the Northern District of California on April 26, 2026. Google LLC removed the case from Santa Clara County Superior Court (case number 24CV434659) to federal court, submitting a $405 filing fee with the notice of removal and a corporate disclosure statement identifying Alphabet Inc. as its parent company. This is a routine procedural filing representing a change in court jurisdiction.

Castleman et al v. Google LLC - Removal to Federal Court

A civil case captioned Castleman et al v. Google LLC (Case No. 4:26-cv-03580) was filed in the Northern District of California Oakland division on April 26, 2026. Google LLC filed a Notice of Removal on the same date, transferring the case from Santa Clara County Superior Court (Case No. 24CV434704) to federal court, with a filing fee of $405. Google LLC also filed a Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying Alphabet Inc. as its Corporate Parent and XXVI Holdings Inc. as the Holding Company of both entities.

Brooner et al v. GOOGLE LLC - Notice of Removal from Santa Clara County Superior Court, $405 Filing Fee

Brooner et al filed a civil action against GOOGLE LLC in the Northern District of California, case number 4:26-cv-03577, on April 26, 2026. GOOGLE LLC filed a Notice of Removal on the same date, removing the case from Santa Clara County Superior Court (case number 24CV434682) to federal court, accompanied by a $405 filing fee. GOOGLE LLC also filed a Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying Alphabet Inc. as corporate parent. This is a routine procedural filing with no substantive ruling, penalty, or compliance obligation.

Deaton et al v. Google LLC - Notice of Removal from Santa Clara County Superior Court

Deaton et al filed a civil case against Google LLC in the Northern District of California, Oakland Division, on April 26, 2026. Google LLC filed a Notice of Removal on the same date, transferring the case from Santa Clara County Superior Court (case number 24CV434658) to federal court. Google LLC also filed a Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying Alphabet Inc. as its corporate parent and XXVI Holdings Inc. as a holding company.

Robert Garvin v. Masonic Village at Sewickley – Motion to Dismiss Denied

The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania denied Defendant Masonic Village at Sewickley's Motion to Dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6), allowing Plaintiff Robert Garvin's ADA retaliation and associative disability discrimination claims to proceed. Garvin was employed by the retirement and memory care facility from June 2017 until his termination in September 2024. The court found sufficient factual allegations that his termination was causally connected to his support of his spouse's workers' compensation claim and EEOC charge, and his status as a witness in her related litigation.

Beris Jose Cabrera v. Ms. Haneworth - Habeas Corpus Transfer Order

The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania transferred Beris Jose Cabrera's Section 2254 habeas corpus petition to the Western District of Pennsylvania. The court determined WDPA was the proper venue because Cabrera's underlying state conviction arose from Fayette County, which falls within WDPA's jurisdiction. Cabrera was afforded notice and a thirty-day opportunity to elect whether to proceed or withdraw his petition, but failed to respond, prompting the court to rule on the petition as filed. The transfer is procedural and does not address the merits of Cabrera's claims regarding ineffective counsel.

Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church v. Collier Township - Preliminary Injunction Denied

The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania denied Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church's Motion for Preliminary Injunction in case 2:26-cv-00024. The church sought to halt enforcement of Collier Township's zoning ordinances while pursuing claims under RLUIPA, the Free Exercise Clause, and Establishment Clause regarding denial of its Shrine Project proposal. The denial means the church cannot compel the Township to permit its planned cultural center development while litigation proceeds. The court found the motion lacked sufficient grounds to warrant emergency injunctive relief.

Thomas Pugh v. Cambria County Children and Youth Services and Cheryl Bennett — Motion Dismissed

The US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania granted Defendants' Motion to Dismiss in Thomas Pugh v. Cambria County Children and Youth Services and Cheryl Bennett on April 8, 2026. Pugh, proceeding pro se, filed a civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleging that caseworker Cheryl Bennett singled him out for investigation due to personal bias and his status as a registered sex offender arising from 1996 New York convictions for first-degree rape and sodomy. CYS closed its investigation on January 15, 2026 without opening a formal case. The court's dismissal eliminates Pugh's claims of emotional distress, reputational harm, and fear of unjustified state interference based on the investigation encounter.

Inter-Institutional Action Recovers Ocelots from Wildlife Trafficking Network in Jamundí

Colombia's Fiscalía General de la Nación and Dirección de Carabineros de la Policía Nacional conducted a search warrant at a property in Jamundí's Santa Ana neighborhood, recovering two ocelots (Leopardus pardalis) that were being offered for sale through social media by a wildlife trafficking network operating in Valle del Cauca, Boyacá, and Tolima. Flor Smith Rubio Quimbayo was arrested in flagrante delicto and charged by a prosecutor from the Dirección Especializada contra los Recursos Naturales y el Medio Ambiente with the crime of unlawful use of renewable natural resources; she accepted the charges. The ocelots were transferred to environmental authorities for rehabilitation.

Johan Andrés Chávez Rodríguez Judicializado por Feminicidio y Feminicidio en Grado de Tentativa en Soacha

La Fiscalía General de la Nación presentó ante una juez de control de garantías a Johan Andrés Chávez Rodríguez por atacar con un arma cortopunzante a dos mujeres en vía pública de Soacha (Cundinamarca) el 24 de abril. Una de las víctimas, de 77 años, falleció por la gravedad de las heridas; la otra resultó lesionada en varias partes de su cuerpo. Un fiscal de la Seccional Cundinamarca le imputó los delitos de feminicidio y feminicidio en grado de tentativa, ambos agravados. El procesado no aceptó los cargos y deberá cumplir medida de aseguramiento en centro carcelario.

Janner Iván Morales Poveda Sentenced to 42 Years for Triple Homicide in Antioquia

Janner Iván Morales Poveda, alias Satanás, was sentenced to 42 years in prison by a Colombian criminal court for a triple homicide committed on October 11, 2023, in Abejorral, Antioquia. The defendant removed an electronic monitoring bracelet, evaded house arrest, and traveled to a coffee plantation where he attacked his ex-partner and two other men with a knife and firearm. He was also sentenced to two additional years for prisoner escape under a plea agreement. Morales Poveda is currently serving a separate 58-year sentence for homicides and forced displacement committed in Huila.

AR Software Enables Hands-free Heads-up Delivery Operations

USPTO published patent application US20260111835A1 for an augmented reality software application enabling hands-free, heads-up delivery operations. Filed by inventor Andre Byers under application number 19356120, with a filing date of October 12, 2025. The published application covers AR glasses software designed to improve safety and efficiency for drivers and couriers making deliveries of persons and goods.

Mobile Logistics Robots Optimizing Production Planning

US Patent Application US20260111838A1, published April 23, 2026, discloses a method and system for automating production planning and shop floor logistics using mobile logistics robots. Each robot is equipped with sensor technology to capture and control current shop floor states, and robots are managed by a fleet management system executing transport tasks from an automated logistics planning system queue. The application (19153157) was originally filed on February 2, 2024, naming seven inventors: Kai Wurm, André Scholz, Pascal Ziegler, Stephan Fischer, Georg von Wichert, Dragan Obradovic, and Dieter Cramer.

RFID Scale Reconciles Inventory with Automated Weight Tracking

US Patent Application US20260111840A1, filed October 22, 2025, discloses an RFID-enabled scale system for automated inventory reconciliation. The system weighs a container holding inventory, scans an identification tag on the container via a reader, and transmits tag data to a smart device. A processor then analyzes the tag data and weight measurement to determine updated inventory quantity, compares it against known quantity to detect discrepancies, and displays results on the smart device. Inventor is Quentin Sauvage.

Item Inventory and Asset Management via Unique Scanned Identities

USPTO published patent application US20260111839A1 on April 23, 2026, filed October 20, 2024, by inventors Robert O. Keith Jr. and Sudha Manjunath. The application covers a service portal enabling item scanning, inventory management, and augmented reality integration for service requests initiated via computing devices.

Machine-Readable Product Code Labeling System for Track and Trace

USPTO published patent application US20260111842A1 on April 23, 2026, filed October 22, 2025, by inventors Michael D. Johnson, James D. Daley, and David P. Eagleson. The application covers an electronically readable identification system using unique machine-readable codes such as QR codes associated with individual product units for labeling and tracking purposes. The system includes a centralized database for controlling read and write access to product information, with applications spanning supply chain tracking, consumer engagement, and regulated products including fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and cannabis goods.

Auditable RFID Count System, Herb Billings, Marc Fukuda

USPTO published patent application US20260111841A1 for an Auditable RFID Count System invented by Herb Billings, III and Marc Fukuda. The system provides a method for auditable RFID-based item counting that adds a layer of trust, enabling users to identify classes of items with unreadable or non-existent tags. Filing date was October 21, 2025, with application number 19364311. CPC classifications G06Q 10/08772 and G06K 7/1413 indicate business methods and RFID reading technology respectively.

Delivery Date Answering Support Method and Delivery Date Answering Support System

A patent application filed by Atsuki KIUCHI, Kenji OYA, Tazu NOMOTO, and Yasuo BAKKE with Application No. 19059680 (filed February 21, 2025, published April 23, 2026). The application covers a computer-implemented system that simulates supply chain adjustments when delivery dates change, generates negotiation proposals for partner companies regarding new supply chain plans, and produces revised delivery answers based on partner company responses.

Thurston v. McKenna: Court Dismisses Virginia Inmate Civil Action

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia dismissed Michael Thurston's civil action against William McKenna pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1915(e)(2) and 1915A. The action was dismissed for failure to state a claim and because it is legally frivolous. This is not Mr. Thurston's first appearance before this Court, and his claims relate to individuals responsible for releasing him from civil commitment. The prior case against Dr. McKenna was dismissed because Mr. Thurston failed to identify how Dr. McKenna violated his due process rights.

Fatima Mohammed v. Warden Richwood Correctional Center

Magistrate Judge Joseph H.L. Perez-Montes issued a Memorandum Order setting briefing deadlines in pro se Petitioner Fatima Mohammed's 28 U.S.C. § 2241 habeas corpus petition. Respondents must file a response within 21 days of service with summary judgment evidence regarding the lawfulness of her immigration detention. Petitioner shall have 14 days thereafter to submit contradictory evidence, after which the Court will determine whether genuine issues of material fact exist, precluding summary judgment and requiring an evidentiary hearing.

Monica Helm v. Eastgate Associates - Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Order

The United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana ordered plaintiff Monica Helm to file an amended Diversity Jurisdiction Disclosure Statement no later than April 9, 2026. The court found that Helm's original filing only stated she is 'an individual and resident of the State of Louisiana,' which is insufficient for diversity jurisdiction purposes, as domicile rather than residency determines citizenship. The court cited established Fifth Circuit precedent holding that residency alone does not satisfy the citizenship allegation requirement for federal diversity jurisdiction.

UNC Chapel Hill AAV-NAGLU Gene Therapy Patent

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has received USPTO Patent US12605465B2 for recombinant nucleic acid compositions encoding α-N-acetylglucosaminidase (NAGLU), with vectors optimized for human cell expression. The 19 claims cover gene therapy vectors and methods for increasing NAGLU secretion and for treatment and prevention of mucopolysaccharidosis IIIB. The patent application US17907025 was filed on March 22, 2021.

C3-Carbon Linked Glutarimide Degronimers for Target Protein Degradation

The USPTO granted Patent US12605450B2 to C4 Therapeutics, Inc. covering C3-carbon linked glutarimide Degronimers designed for targeted protein degradation via E3 Ubiquitin Ligase mechanisms. The patent contains 17 claims and names eight inventors including Andrew J. Phillips, Christopher G. Nasveschuk, and James A. Henderson. This grant establishes enforceable exclusive rights for the assignee in the pharmaceutical compounds and methods of use defined by the patent claims.

Stable Radionuclide Complex Formulations, ITM Solucin GmbH

USPTO granted Patent US12605447B2 to ITM Solucin GmbH on April 21, 2026, covering pharmaceutical compositions of radiolabeled radionuclide complexes with ascorbic acid-based stabilization against radiolytic degradation. The patent names Sebastian Marx, Oliver Leib, Luke Heames, and Elena Maria Andreolli as inventors and specifies 20 claims. Assignees and licensees in radiopharmaceutical development may wish to review freedom-to-operate implications for radionuclide targeting formulations using ascorbic acid stabilizers.

UCOR v NLRB, Preliminary Injunction Denied

United Cleanup Oak Ridge LLC filed suit against the National Labor Relations Board challenging the constitutionality of its structure, including whether NLRB administrative law judges and board members are improperly insulated from presidential removal and whether the NLRB's pursuit of compensatory damages violates the Seventh Amendment right to a trial by jury. The district court denied UCOR's motion for a temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction, finding it lacked jurisdiction to enjoin the NLRB administrative proceeding under the Norris-LaGuardia Act, which bars federal courts from issuing injunctive relief in cases involving or growing out of labor disputes. The court agreed with the Third and Ninth Circuits that constitutional challenges to the NLRB's structure fall within the Act's jurisdictional bar when they involve or grow out of a labor dispute.