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 ..
McDermott+ Check-Up: January 30, 2026 McDermott+ Check-Up: January 30, 2026

This Week's DosePartial government shutdown seems likely. Senate Democrats, Republicans, and the..
The Hidden Risks of Adding Children as Joint Owners on Your Home The Hidden Risks of Adding Children as Joint Owners on Your Home

A common estate planning question is whether adding adult children as co-owners of a home is a..
DOJ Announces Record-Breaking $6.8 Billion FCA Recoveries in FY 2025 DOJ Announces Record-Breaking $6.8 Billion FCA Recoveries in FY 2025

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced recently that settlements and judgments under the False..
Senator Reintroduces Dietary Supplement Legislation Senator Reintroduces Dietary Supplement Legislation

On January 15, 2026, Senator Dick Durbin reintroduced the Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026 S..
DFPI Imposes Up to $1 Million Penalty on Crypto Kiosk Operator for Alleged Digital Financial Assets .. DFPI Imposes Up to $1 Million Penalty on Crypto Kiosk Operator for Alleged Digital Financial Assets ..

On January 16, the DFPI entered into a consent order with a digital financial asset kiosk operator, ..
When Business Partners Abuse Trust and Transparency When Business Partners Abuse Trust and Transparency

Projection is a powerful psychological concept that goes a long way to explaining many of the..
35 State AGs Raise Concerns About Deepfakes with xAI 35 State AGs Raise Concerns About Deepfakes with xAI

On January 23, 2026, a bipartisan group of 35 state Attorneys General issued a letter to xAI..
NCUA Issues 2026 Supervisory Priorities Letter Emphasizing Safety, Soundness, and Risk-Focused.. NCUA Issues 2026 Supervisory Priorities Letter Emphasizing Safety, Soundness, and Risk-Focused..

On January 14, the NCUA issued a letter outlining its supervisory priorities and examination..
Addressing Serial ADA Litigation Abuse in Florida and Federal Courts Addressing Serial ADA Litigation Abuse in Florida and Federal Courts

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has served as a significant achievement in civil rights..
Key Employment Law Issues Employers Should Be Watching in 2026 Key Employment Law Issues Employers Should Be Watching in 2026

In a recent New Orleans CityBusiness conversation with local labor, employment, and tax attorneys,..
Clarification From Germany’s Federal Labor Court: 3rd League Soccer Referees Are Not Employees Clarification From Germany’s Federal Labor Court: 3rd League Soccer Referees Are Not Employees

Soccer fans are familiar with the nerve-wracking situation in which players and spectators have to..
Hot Out of the Oven- Trademark Limits on Pizza-Inspired Names Hot Out of the Oven- Trademark Limits on Pizza-Inspired Names

The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed-in-part and reversed-in-part a preliminary ..
Legal Hiring in 2026: Skills, Compensation, and Strategy in a Transforming Market Legal Hiring in 2026: Skills, Compensation, and Strategy in a Transforming Market

If 2025 was marked by volatility, 2026 is emerging as a year of strategic recalibration for the..
Baseball Was Very Good to Roberto: Lanham Act Permits Claims Against Government Officials in.. Baseball Was Very Good to Roberto: Lanham Act Permits Claims Against Government Officials in..

In a decision addressing the intersection of trademark law, sovereign immunity, and constitutional..
SCOTUStoday for Thursday, January 29 SCOTUStoday for Thursday, January 29

Yesterday was Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s birthday. Barrett, now 54, is the youngest current..
Managing Risk During a Government Shutdown- What Contractors Should Know Managing Risk During a Government Shutdown- What Contractors Should Know

Government shutdowns can throw a wrench into the gears of even the most well-oiled contracting..
SEC Still Pursuing Accounting Fraud SEC Still Pursuing Accounting Fraud

IntroductionThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is still pursuing accounting fraud...
Data Privacy Day 2026- Privacy as the Foundation of Responsible AI Governance Data Privacy Day 2026- Privacy as the Foundation of Responsible AI Governance

January 28, 2026 marks “Data Privacy Day,” giving us an opportunity to reflect on how privacy..
Lawsuit Brought Against Kratom (Derivative) Products- FDA Suggests Relaxed Enforcement Against.. Lawsuit Brought Against Kratom (Derivative) Products- FDA Suggests Relaxed Enforcement Against..

A class-action lawsuit was filed against 7Tabz on January 23, 2026, for alleged false and deceptive ..
California Pay Data Reporting (RY 2025)- CRD Releases Official Files — What Practitioners Should.. California Pay Data Reporting (RY 2025)- CRD Releases Official Files — What Practitioners Should..

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has released its Reporting Year (RY) 2025 Pay Data..
FTC Settles With Defendants Marketing Allegedly Deceptive Biz Opps FTC Settles With Defendants Marketing Allegedly Deceptive Biz Opps

On January 27, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced that Defendants behind a wide-ranging..
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The Supreme Court has made a mess of the law concerning the Second Amendment. Two years ago, in the ..
Supreme Court Agrees to Weigh in on Disgorgement Supreme Court Agrees to Weigh in on Disgorgement

The Supreme Court recently agreed to hear an appeal in the case of Ongkaruck Sripetch v. U.S...
CNIPA Releases 2025 Statistics – Total Patent Grants Down 16% YoY CNIPA Releases 2025 Statistics – Total Patent Grants Down 16% YoY

China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has recently released full year..
New York AG Requests Information on Algorithmic Pricing from Instacart New York AG Requests Information on Algorithmic Pricing from Instacart

On January 8, 2026, New York Attorney General Letitia James (the “NY AG”) sent a letter to..
Digital Health Policy- FDA Relaxes Restrictions over Wearables and AI Decision Making Tools in Two.. Digital Health Policy- FDA Relaxes Restrictions over Wearables and AI Decision Making Tools in Two..

On January 6, 2026, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) updated two guidance documents..
Recent FTC Warning Letters Remind Companies of Obligations Regarding Consumer Reviews & Testimonials Recent FTC Warning Letters Remind Companies of Obligations Regarding Consumer Reviews & Testimonials

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently sent warning letters to 10 companies advising them of..
11th Circuit Confirms ICC Tribunal’s Power to Pierce the Corporate Veil 11th Circuit Confirms ICC Tribunal’s Power to Pierce the Corporate Veil

In Pott v. World Capital Properties, the 11th Circuit held that an international arbitral tribunal..
Data Centers Bring High Stakes Zoning Hearings Data Centers Bring High Stakes Zoning Hearings

As the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, so have the power needs..
A Case Study for Founders and CEOs: Lessons from the Bezos-Scott Divorce A Case Study for Founders and CEOs: Lessons from the Bezos-Scott Divorce

In light of MacKenzie Scott’s reported $7.2 billion in philanthropic donations in 2025, taking her..
Carbon Quarterly–Volume 13 Carbon Quarterly–Volume 13

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Army Corps Phasing Out Regional General Permits in New England Army Corps Phasing Out Regional General Permits in New England

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New England District is phasing out regional general permits..
A Potential Fundraising Boost for Venture Capital Investing- U.S. House Passes INVEST Act A Potential Fundraising Boost for Venture Capital Investing- U.S. House Passes INVEST Act

On December 11, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Incentivizing New Ventures and..
BREAKING- Video Privacy Set To Be Latest Battleground As Supreme Court Considers Definition of.. BREAKING- Video Privacy Set To Be Latest Battleground As Supreme Court Considers Definition of..

This morning, the Supreme Court granted a petition asking it to determine whether the Video Privacy ..
“CRYSTAL CLEAR”- Florida Federal Court Stays Discovery in TCPA SMS Case– Says Congress May Have.. “CRYSTAL CLEAR”- Florida Federal Court Stays Discovery in TCPA SMS Case– Says Congress May Have..

Just a beautiful case to report this morning.In McGonigle v. Pure Green 2026 WL 111338 (S.D. Fl...
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In June of 2025, retired U.S. District Judge Freda Wolfson was appointed as a limited-purpose..
SCOTUStoday for Monday, January 26 SCOTUStoday for Monday, January 26

Former Supreme Court Justice Joseph McKenna was sworn in on this day in 1898. McKenna’s Oyez..
U.S. Work Visa for Brazilian Professional and Investors- How to Get a Visa from Brazil to the U.S. U.S. Work Visa for Brazilian Professional and Investors- How to Get a Visa from Brazil to the U.S.

Brazilian professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and investors are increasingly seeking..
FERC Seeks Comments on Proposed Oil Pipeline Index for the Five-Year Period Commencing July 1, 2026 FERC Seeks Comments on Proposed Oil Pipeline Index for the Five-Year Period Commencing July 1, 2026

On January 20, 2026, reply comments were filed in response to The Federal Energy Regulatory..
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