Legal 3 February 2026 - 27 April 2026

GSK’s Jemperli Court Fight Just Got Tougher Before Q1 Earnings
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GSK’s Jemperli Court Fight Just Got Tougher Before Q1 Earnings

A Delaware court dismissed Tesaro’s claim that AnaptysBio anticipatorily breached their Jemperli cancer-drug agreement, preserving Anaptys’ royalty rates. The ruling comes days before GSK’s first-quarter results, with Jemperli sales under scrutiny. Jemperli generated $1.128 billion in 2025 sales, according to Anaptys. The FDA expanded Jemperli’s use in endometrial cancer in 2024.
April 25, 2026
National Australia Bank Settles Federal Court Fight, but Credit Costs Are the Bigger Test
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National Australia Bank Settles Federal Court Fight, but Credit Costs Are the Bigger Test

National Australia Bank and the Finance Sector Union settled a Federal Court case over excessive work hours, with no admission of liability. The deal gives NAB workers new protections against unreasonable hours and union oversight. NAB is due to report first-half results May 4 and expects A$706 million in credit impairment charges. The ASX cash market is closed for Anzac Day; NAB last traded at A$40.08.
April 24, 2026
Rio Tinto plc’s ERA Court Fight Puts Ranger Mine Cleanup Back in Focus
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Rio Tinto plc’s ERA Court Fight Puts Ranger Mine Cleanup Back in Focus

A Federal Court decision is pending on Rio Tinto’s attempt to compulsorily acquire the remaining shares of Energy Resources of Australia, after 123 shareholders filed objections above the legal threshold. ERA spent $47 million on Ranger uranium mine rehabilitation in the March quarter, with Pit 3 capping work delayed by weather and permit issues. ERA reported $211.5 million in cash at March 31.
April 24, 2026
Google Android Settlement: Millions May Qualify, but the $135 Million Payout Could Be Small
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Google Android Settlement: Millions May Qualify, but the $135 Million Payout Could Be Small

Google has begun notifying millions of U.S. Android users about choosing payment methods for a $135 million cellular-data settlement, with a final approval hearing set for June 23 in San Jose. Eligible users could receive roughly $1.20 each, depending on fees and participation. The case alleges Android phones sent data to Google without user consent. Google denies wrongdoing and agreed to update disclosures and obtain explicit user consent.
April 14, 2026
UK FCA Car Finance Compensation Plan Due March 30 as Banks Ready Legal Challenges
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UK FCA Car Finance Compensation Plan Due March 30 as Banks Ready Legal Challenges

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority will announce its motor finance redress plan after markets close on March 30, covering up to 14.2 million car loan agreements from 2007 to 2024. The scheme could cost firms about 11 billion pounds, with average payouts of 700 pounds per agreement. Banks and claims companies are preparing legal challenges as lenders build provisions.
March 26, 2026
Moderna’s $2.25 billion patent settlement clears a major cloud over its COVID vaccine tech
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Moderna’s $2.25 billion patent settlement clears a major cloud over its COVID vaccine tech

Moderna will pay $950 million to Arbutus Biopharma and Genevant Sciences in the third quarter of 2026 to settle mRNA vaccine patent litigation, with no future royalties owed. The deal, reached before a Delaware jury trial, includes a court judgment of infringement and a non-exclusive license for lipid nanoparticle technology. Moderna’s stock jumped after the news. An additional $1.3 billion could be owed, depending on an ongoing appeal.
March 5, 2026
Apple stock slips on West Virginia iCloud lawsuit as PCE inflation report looms
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Apple stock slips on West Virginia iCloud lawsuit as PCE inflation report looms

Apple shares fell 1.5% to $260.58 in after-hours trading after West Virginia sued the company, alleging iCloud enables distribution of child sexual abuse material. The state argued Apple cannot claim to be a passive conduit. Apple said it is innovating to protect children. The company also announced a deal with EverPass Media to stream Apple TV’s live sports in bars and hotels.
February 20, 2026
Apple stock price today: AAPL slips after West Virginia iCloud lawsuit as traders size up what’s next
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Apple stock price today: AAPL slips after West Virginia iCloud lawsuit as traders size up what’s next

Apple shares fell 0.4% to $263.32 after West Virginia sued the company over handling of child sexual abuse material on iCloud. The lawsuit comes as a Berkshire Hathaway filing showed it held about 228 million Apple shares at the end of 2025. Investors are watching Friday’s PCE inflation data and Apple’s Feb. 24 annual shareholder meeting.
February 19, 2026
Qualcomm stock rises as UK consumer group drops £480 million chip-royalty lawsuit
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Qualcomm stock rises as UK consumer group drops £480 million chip-royalty lawsuit

Qualcomm shares rose 1.7% to $143.08 after the company said a £480 million UK consumer lawsuit over smartphone royalties will be withdrawn. The claim accused Qualcomm of forcing Apple and Samsung to pay inflated fees. Withdrawal still needs approval from the Competition Appeal Tribunal. Investors await the tribunal’s decision and a March 17 shareholder meeting.
February 17, 2026
AbbVie stock jumps as Botox Medicare lawsuit puts Washington back in focus
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AbbVie stock jumps as Botox Medicare lawsuit puts Washington back in focus

AbbVie shares rose nearly 3% after the company sued U.S. health agencies to block Medicare price controls for Botox. The lawsuit argues Botox should be exempt from the Inflation Reduction Act’s negotiation program as a plasma-derived product. Investors are watching for early court developments and the Medicare timeline for 2028 prices. The case was assigned to U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols.
February 12, 2026
Coupang stock slips as Korea blames management for data leak and investors widen legal fight
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Coupang stock slips as Korea blames management for data leak and investors widen legal fight

Coupang shares fell about 2.5% to $17.79 Wednesday after South Korea’s probe found a former employee exploited security flaws, exposing data of 33.7 million customers. Three more U.S. investors joined an arbitration push against Seoul over its handling of the breach. Regulators plan a fine for Coupang’s late reporting. The stock lagged a firmer U.S. market.
February 11, 2026
Sunwoda settles Geely unit Vremt battery lawsuit, flags up to $115 million profit hit
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Sunwoda settles Geely unit Vremt battery lawsuit, flags up to $115 million profit hit

Sunwoda will cut its 2025 net profit forecast by 500–800 million yuan after settling a lawsuit with Geely’s battery unit Vremt over defective EV battery cells. Vremt had sought 2.31 billion yuan in damages. Volvo, owned by Geely, is recalling EX30 models in several countries due to overheating risks linked to Sunwoda batteries. Geely declined to comment on the settlement.
February 6, 2026