Patent Trial and Appeal Board Designates “Informative” Decision Regarding Claim Construction

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On 20 March 2025, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) designated as “Informative” the majority ..
Midsize Firms Are at Risk:  Rising Costs, Shrinking Profits, and the Case for Fractional Executives Midsize Firms Are at Risk: Rising Costs, Shrinking Profits, and the Case for Fractional Executives

Midsize law firms play a vital role in the legal ecosystem. They serve Main Street businesses and..
Nominations of Peer Reviewers for EPA’s Risk Evaluation of D4 Are Due September 25, 2025 Nominations of Peer Reviewers for EPA’s Risk Evaluation of D4 Are Due September 25, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on September 10, 2025, that it is seeking..
Crossing the Bridge: Copyright Trolls Crossing the Bridge: Copyright Trolls

In today's digital landscape, businesses of all sizes face an increasingly common threat: demand..
How A Family Law Lawyer Can Help You Protect Your Property Rights In Kissimmee, FL How A Family Law Lawyer Can Help You Protect Your Property Rights In Kissimmee, FL

In Kissimmee, FL, navigating the complexities of divorce can significantly impact one's financial..
Flying Solo: How Entrepreneurs Protect Themselves Legally Flying Solo: How Entrepreneurs Protect Themselves Legally

The lifelong dream of being an entrepreneur is about leading boldly, making every decision count,..
The NLRB Announces Its Intention to Sue Just as Governor Huchul Signs Bill Asserting Jurisdiction.. The NLRB Announces Its Intention to Sue Just as Governor Huchul Signs Bill Asserting Jurisdiction..

The New York State Legislature passed a bill usurping the power of the National Labor Relations..
Trump Administration Continues Dismantling Government Organizations Focused on Climate Change Trump Administration Continues Dismantling Government Organizations Focused on Climate Change

On September 10, 2025, the Financial Stability Oversight Council--a cross-agency council chaired by ..
Enhanced Cooperation and Information Sharing in Customs Enforcement: DOJ and DHS Create Trade Fraud .. Enhanced Cooperation and Information Sharing in Customs Enforcement: DOJ and DHS Create Trade Fraud ..

Go-To Guide:DOJ and DHS will partner to create a Trade Fraud Task Force.The task force will focus..
States Grant Safe Leave for Crime Victims States Grant Safe Leave for Crime Victims

A growing number of states require employers to provide safe leave for employees who are victims of ..
FDA Launches Crackdown on Deceptive Drug Advertising and Initiates Rulemaking FDA Launches Crackdown on Deceptive Drug Advertising and Initiates Rulemaking

HighlightsThe White House, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Food and Drug..
What currently remains on the emergency docket What currently remains on the emergency docket

The Supreme Court has been on summer recess for more than two months, but you wouldn’t know it if..
This Week in 340B: September 2 – 8, 2025 This Week in 340B: September 2 – 8, 2025

Find this week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are..
Condé Nast Faces Setback in California Web Tracking Class Action Condé Nast Faces Setback in California Web Tracking Class Action

A California federal court has refused to dismiss a class action lawsuit alleging that Condé Nast..
Claims Barred by Laches: Prosecution Delay Doesn’t Pay, nor Does Skipping Evidence of Concrete.. Claims Barred by Laches: Prosecution Delay Doesn’t Pay, nor Does Skipping Evidence of Concrete..

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court’s judgment for the US..
BOTTOMS UP: Kimberly Bottoms Hits Pay Dirt With $12.5MM Settlement Against Block, Inc. For “Invite.. BOTTOMS UP: Kimberly Bottoms Hits Pay Dirt With $12.5MM Settlement Against Block, Inc. For “Invite..

Another day, another massive TCPA settlement. Although this one is actually a CEMA settlement–..
Striking a Chord: Ninth Circuit Revives Copyright Suit Over Liturgical Music Striking a Chord: Ninth Circuit Revives Copyright Suit Over Liturgical Music

In a copyright case involving liturgical music, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit..
Federal Agency Updates: EEOC, OFCCP, and Department of Labor Federal Agency Updates: EEOC, OFCCP, and Department of Labor

This article summarizes recent developments at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),..
Pots of Gold, Availability of State and Local Incentives for Manufacturing Operations Pots of Gold, Availability of State and Local Incentives for Manufacturing Operations

Manufacturers considering new or expanded U.S. operations should review the plethora of financial..
6 Legal and Financial Concepts Every Startup Founder Needs To Understand 6 Legal and Financial Concepts Every Startup Founder Needs To Understand

Starting a business is thrilling. You’ve got the idea, the drive, and maybe even a co-founder who’s ..
WASTE OF TIME: Columbia Debt Recovery LLC d/b/a Genesis Credit Properly Removed TCPA Claim to.. WASTE OF TIME: Columbia Debt Recovery LLC d/b/a Genesis Credit Properly Removed TCPA Claim to..

Quick weird one for you all.In Kellyman v. Columbia Debt, 2025 WL 2609459 (M.D. Fl. Sept. 10, 2025) ..
Tornado Cash and the Legality of Mixers Tornado Cash and the Legality of Mixers

On August 6, 2025, after a four-week trial in the Southern District of New York (S.D.N.Y.), the..
DOE Directs FERC to Rescind the Updated Certificate Policy Statement DOE Directs FERC to Rescind the Updated Certificate Policy Statement

On August 29, 2025, the Secretary of Energy directed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission..
EPA’s Spring 2025 Unified Agenda Includes PFAS Rulemakings EPA’s Spring 2025 Unified Agenda Includes PFAS Rulemakings

On September 4, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published the Trump..
The morning read for Wednesday, September 10 The morning read for Wednesday, September 10

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court...
City of Los Angeles Hotel Workers’ Minimum Wage Increase Is Back City of Los Angeles Hotel Workers’ Minimum Wage Increase Is Back

In July, the City of Los Angeles put the minimum wage increase for hotel workers on hold.  Certain..
THE STATE OF AID: A Final Countdown to a New Beginning THE STATE OF AID: A Final Countdown to a New Beginning

As of July 1, 2025, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officially..
BIS Amends the Export Administration Regulations to Authorize Certain Exports to Syria, Following.. BIS Amends the Export Administration Regulations to Authorize Certain Exports to Syria, Following..

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published a final rule on ..
The morning read for Tuesday, September 9 The morning read for Tuesday, September 9

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court...
The Trade Secret Test Is Coming: Are You Ready? Recent Decisions Reveal the Cost of Poor Preparation The Trade Secret Test Is Coming: Are You Ready? Recent Decisions Reveal the Cost of Poor Preparation

Too many companies treat trade secret identification as something they can fix later, usually once..
USPTO Launches New Assignment Record Search Tool USPTO Launches New Assignment Record Search Tool

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced that it will be overhauling the..
Track Your Company’s NG911 Obligation Dates Track Your Company’s NG911 Obligation Dates

The Federal Communications Commission’s Report and Order released last year which established new..
SEC Announces Formation of Cross-Border Task Force to Combat Fraud SEC Announces Formation of Cross-Border Task Force to Combat Fraud

HighlightsSEC creates a Cross-Border Task Force to address fraud risks in international..
McDermott+ Check-Up – September 5, 2025 McDermott+ Check-Up – September 5, 2025

THIS WEEK’S DOSECongress returns. Key agenda items this month include extending government funding..
Lawyers urge Supreme Court to allow transgender boy to use boys’ bathroom Lawyers urge Supreme Court to allow transgender boy to use boys’ bathroom

Lawyers for a 14-year-old transgender boy on Friday urged the Supreme Court to leave in place a..
Navigating the Grantmaking Maze: A New Federal Oversight Framework Navigating the Grantmaking Maze: A New Federal Oversight Framework

In a significant move to reshape the landscape of federal grantmaking, the recently issued..
NHTSA Adds Three Rulemakings That Will Impact Automated Vehicles NHTSA Adds Three Rulemakings That Will Impact Automated Vehicles

On September 4, 2025, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the..
Who Owns Improvements on Someone Else's Land? Why It Matters for Major Projects Who Owns Improvements on Someone Else's Land? Why It Matters for Major Projects

Billions of dollars are invested each year into assets constructed on land owned by someone..
How To Resolve Shareholder Disputes Before They Destroy a Business How To Resolve Shareholder Disputes Before They Destroy a Business

When a business starts, most owners aren’t thinking about future fights. Optimism is high,..
Disney Agrees to $10 Million FTC Settlement Over Kids’ Privacy on YouTube Disney Agrees to $10 Million FTC Settlement Over Kids’ Privacy on YouTube

Disney has agreed to pay $10 million and change how it labels children’s videos on YouTube to..
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