Meta Platforms opposes MADE BY METAGENO trademark - TTAB Opposition

The TTAB sustained Meta Platforms, Inc.'s opposition to the trademark application for MADE BY METAGENO filed by James Edward Sheridan. The opposition was filed on November 19, 2025, and decided on April 3, 2026. This decision prevents registration of the contested mark.

Chewy, Inc. v. Tuff Pupper LLC - Trademark Opposition

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board sustained Chewy, Inc.'s opposition against Tuff Pupper LLC's application to register the SUPERCHEWY trademark (Opposition No. TTAB91303216). The Board found likelihood of confusion with Chewy's existing CH EWY mark in the pet products sector. This decision prevents registration of the SUPERCHEWY mark by Tuff Pupper LLC.

Coalition challenges MATS Rule repeal as unlawful

Rhode Island AG Neronha joined 21 states and local governments in filing a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Rule. The coalition argues the EPA failed to provide a reasoned basis for reverting to outdated emissions standards for coal- and oil-fired power plants that limit mercury, arsenic, lead, and acid gas emissions. The lawsuit seeks judicial reversal of the rollback.

Ore v. Dorsey - Civil Rights Voluntary Dismissal

The United States District Court for the Northern District of California received a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal filed by plaintiff Christopher P. Ore in the civil rights case Ore v. Dorsey (Case No. 3:26-cv-00580-AMO). The dismissal was filed on April 5, 2026, before Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín. The case, originally filed on January 22, 2026, is now terminated without resolution on the merits.

Mahon v. Apple, Inc. - Copyright Appeal

Mark Mahon filed a Notice of Appeal to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on April 5, 2026, appealing an order on Motion to Set Aside Judgment in his copyright case against Apple, Inc. The appeal (Case No. 4:20-cv-01534-YGR) was filed with an appeal fee of $605. This is a routine procedural step in ongoing federal litigation.

Ross v. U.S. - Medical Malpractice

The U.S. District Court Northern District of California docketed a medical malpractice civil case, Ross v. U.S., filed on November 6, 2025. The case involves plaintiff Gary Ross against the United States government. A proposed summons was filed on April 3, 2026. Case Number: 4:25-cv-09449-KAW, assigned to Judge Kandis A. Westmore.

Google Play Store Antitrust MDL - Tech Platforms

The Northern District of California docketed a pro hac vice motion in the Google Play Store antitrust multi-district litigation (Case 3:21-md-02981-JD). Demand Progress Education Fund filed the motion for attorney Katherine Oh to appear in the case. The original MDL was filed in February 2021 and is pending before Judge James Donato in San Francisco.

Cannabis misclassification class action dismissed, docket 1:25-cv-01372

Cannabis misclassification class action dismissed, docket 1:25-cv-01372

Marshall v. City of Chicago - Wrongful Conviction/Privilege Dispute

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois ruled on discovery disputes in James Marshall v. City of Chicago, granting plaintiff’s motion for protective order regarding inadvertently produced privileged documents from the Cook County Public Defender’s office, while partially granting defendants’ cross-motion to compel. The case involves a 30-year wrongful conviction claim alleging police torture and coerced confession under Jon Burge at Area 3.

Holy Bible Missionary Baptist Church v. City of Harvey - RICO/Consumer Fraud Dismissal

The Northern District of Illinois dismissed a RICO and Illinois Consumer Fraud Act lawsuit filed by Holy Bible Missionary Baptist Church and individual plaintiffs against the City of Harvey and several city officials. The court found the plaintiffs failed to adequately plead a pattern of racketeering activity or meet the heightened pleading standards required for RICO claims. The case was dismissed without prejudice, allowing potential refiling.