There doesn't seem to be much in the cards for Apple legal battles this week. Damning evidence in a class-action suit is made public, a lawsuit against Motorola is slimmed down drastically, and the highest court in the Netherlands tells Apple "Yes, you heard us right the first time: you’re wrong."

It can't be all bad for Apple, right? Cue the “dun dun” and let's dig in!

In this latest edition of Law & Apple, we learn that sometimes a lawsuit is really just a fancy marketing promotion. Also, the age-old question of "After I die, what happens to my likeness?" is threatened, bluffed, and, depending on where you live, clearly unanswered.

Want the latest on Apple’s legal adventures? Cue the "dun dun" and let’s go!

This week, the United States International Trade Commission finally released the long awaited (and delayed!) decision regarding Apple’s complaints against HTC. Apple had claimed that HTC was infringing on ten separate patents, and the ITC ruled that only one of those claims was valid.

So, what does this all mean for Apple, HTC, and the rest of the patent wars currently laid out on the table? Cue the “dun dun” and let’s take a look. 

It's been a dizzying week in Apple's legal adventures with Samsung finally having something go their way in the U.S. However, their battles Down Under just seem to be getting worse.

Oh, and that huge ITC ruling? That first major final decision in any of Apple’s patent battles? The one that looks to set the bar for the rest of the cases worldwide? The one that was supposed to come down yesterday? That one was postponed.

Grab some egg nog, sit back, and lets roll through the latest Law & Apple. Cue the "dun dun."