Governmental Actions : Automatic and Co-Debtor Stays

Governmental Actions

Brief Update: Second Circuit Grants Writ of Mandamus In NextWave Case
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

In this update, the author discusses a Second Circuit opinion that concluded the Bankruptcy Court violated its prior mandate, and the FCC's licensing decisions are outside the bankruptcy courts limited jurisdiction.
Suit for Postpetition Patent Infringement of "Super Soakers" Does Not Violate Automatic Stay
Troy L. Cady of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

This article summarizes the Larami Limited v. Yes! Entertainment Corp. whereby the court held that post petition patent infringement action did not violate automatic stay.