Sixth Circuit Affirms Policy Permits Depreciation Deduction in Insurance Claim

The Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court's decision, ruling that an insurance policy permitted the insurer to deduct depreciation from repair cost payouts. The court found that the policy's language authorized this practice, upholding the insurer's claim handling.

Sixth Circuit Upholds Opioid Conviction of Dr. Michael Fletcher

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Dr. Michael Fletcher for distributing controlled substances. The court found sufficient evidence to support the convictions related to opioid prescriptions issued from his Kentucky pain clinic and upheld the denial of his motion for a new trial.

Keller v. EBAY HEALTH & WELFARE BENEFITS PLAN - ERISA

Matthew Keller has filed a complaint against the EBAY HEALTH & WELFARE BENEFITS PLAN in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, identified by Case Number 3:26-cv-02622, is based on a Federal Question and falls under the Nature of Suit category of Labor: E.R.I.S.A. The complaint was filed on March 25, 2026.

EDPB Guidelines on Processing Personal Data Based on Legitimate Interests

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued Guidelines 1/2024 for public consultation, focusing on the lawful processing of personal data under Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, specifically the 'legitimate interests' basis. The guidelines also address the relationship between this legal basis and data subject rights. The consultation period closes on November 20, 2024.

ICO and Ofcom Joint Statement on Age Assurance

The UK's ICO and Ofcom have issued a joint statement clarifying the interaction between online safety and data protection laws concerning age assurance for online services. The statement aims to assist organisations in complying with both sets of obligations when protecting children online.

USPTO Trademark Application for ANYWHEREPRO

The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for the mark ANYWHEREPRO. The application covers a broad range of educational testing and assessment services, including graduate school admissions examinations and professional development workshops. This filing indicates a potential future offering of these services under the ANYWHEREPRO brand.

USPTO Trademark Application for C - Crypto Hardware

The USPTO has received a trademark application for the mark 'C' related to cryptocurrency hardware and software. The application, filed under intent-to-use, covers a range of products including semiconductor chips, hardware wallets, cryptographic key generation software, and electronic security devices.

USPTO Trademark Application - Dandy Walker

The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for the mark "DANDY WALKER" filed on August 6, 2024. The application covers goods including shirts, hats, stickers, posters, and music recordings.

LIPDRIP Intent to Use Trademark Application for Music Recordings

The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for the mark "LIPDRIP" by an applicant seeking to register it for various goods and services related to music recordings, digital collectibles, and apparel. The application was filed on April 15, 2025.

USPTO Trademark Application: LUMAIRA Voice Recognition Software

The USPTO has received an intent-to-use trademark application for "LUMAIRA," a downloadable voice recognition software for secure offline use. The application was filed on April 15, 2025, and is designated for Class 009, covering computing and electronics.