Georgia Appellate Court Addresses Notice Provided By Unsigned Security Deed

In a thorough and detailed opinion, the Court of Appeals of Georgia, Second Division, held that a security deed lacking the necessary signature can still provide inquiry notice to the purchaser even if the purchaser fails to conduct due diligence and investigate the chain of title. After competing motions were filed by the Plaintiff, WW3 Ventures, and Defendant, BNY Mellon, the Court appointed a special master who recommended that title vest in the Plaintiff, […]

By | December 20th, 2023 ||

U.S. Court Of Appeals For The Federal Circuit Set To Rule On Design Obviousness Guidelines

For the first time in over six years, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) has decided to grant en banc rehearing of a patent case where all twelve of the sitting judges of the CAFC will hear the case. The ruling has the potential to change the way obviousness is determined in design patents, lowering the bar for obviousness and doing away with a test that has been applied to design patents […]

By | August 4th, 2023 ||

Supreme Court Holds That Trial-Level Proceedings Must Be Stayed Pending Certain Arbitration Appeals

In enacting the Federal Arbitration Act, Congress allowed for immediate appeal from orders denying motions to arbitrate. The statute is silent as to whether the litigation in the trial court can proceed while the appeal is pending. Circuits have split on the issue, which has increased litigation burdens and settlement pressures on parties in those jurisdictions that did not recognize an automatic stay.

The Supreme Court of the United States recently resolved this issue. In Coinbase, […]

By | August 2nd, 2023 ||