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

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

On 20 March 2025, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) designated as “Informative” the majority ..
AICIS Will Require Information on 522 PFAS Imported or Manufactured in Australia AICIS Will Require Information on 522 PFAS Imported or Manufactured in Australia

On October 14, 2025, the Australia Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) announced that..
Meat Industry Moves to Intervene in Case Over Slaughterhouse Rules Meat Industry Moves to Intervene in Case Over Slaughterhouse Rules

The Meat and Poultry Products Industry Coalition (MPP), a group of trade associations representing..
Trump NLRB Nominees Advance Trump NLRB Nominees Advance

Earlier this month, two of President Donald Trump‘s key National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)..
A Republican-Led NLRB May Soon Revisit Expanded Remedies and Other Labor Precedents A Republican-Led NLRB May Soon Revisit Expanded Remedies and Other Labor Precedents

Key HighlightsNLRB Poised for a Partisan Shift: With the Senate HELP Committee advancing two of..
Are “Receipts” Receipts if They are Not Received? Are “Receipts” Receipts if They are Not Received?

In a recent decision, the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals (“BTA”) found in favor of the taxpayer, a..
Two Notable Tech Law Decisions That Closed Out the Summer- CDA Immunity Protections for a Software.. Two Notable Tech Law Decisions That Closed Out the Summer- CDA Immunity Protections for a Software..

In the closing days of August, two federal appeals courts issued noteworthy decisions at the..
All Things Chemical: U.S. State PFAS Initiatives — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. and .. All Things Chemical: U.S. State PFAS Initiatives — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. and ..

A few months ago, I recorded a podcast with my colleagues, Carla N. Hutton, Senior Regulatory..
Standing Firm After Round One, But Going Nowhere After Round Two Standing Firm After Round One, But Going Nowhere After Round Two

In a pair of recently issued companion decisions, the Federal Circuit awarded Causam Enterprises,..
SB 79 – Major Changes to Transit-Oriented Development in California SB 79 – Major Changes to Transit-Oriented Development in California

After months of high drama, California Senate Bill 79 (“SB 79”) was signed by Governor Newsom on..
We’ve Got Standards - No Issue Preclusion for Facts that Must be Proven Under Higher Standard We’ve Got Standards - No Issue Preclusion for Facts that Must be Proven Under Higher Standard

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated a summary judgment finding claims invalid,..
Net-Zero Framework for International Shipping Postponed for One Year - International Maritime.. Net-Zero Framework for International Shipping Postponed for One Year - International Maritime..

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC)..
Federal Court Narrows but Does Not End Debate Over Transgender Athletes and Title IX in College.. Federal Court Narrows but Does Not End Debate Over Transgender Athletes and Title IX in College..

Whether and how transgender women may participate in women’s collegiate sports remains one of the..
USCIS Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Fee: U.S.-Based Graduates and Workers Exempt USCIS Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Fee: U.S.-Based Graduates and Workers Exempt

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new guidance clarifying the scope of..
California AB 1415 Signed: Enhanced Health Care Transactions Scrutiny for Weary Investors California AB 1415 Signed: Enhanced Health Care Transactions Scrutiny for Weary Investors

Less than a week after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 351 into law to reinforce..
The Next Phase of Vertical Integration - Wholesalers Join the Game The Next Phase of Vertical Integration - Wholesalers Join the Game

In recent years, policymakers and stakeholders have begun to question how health plans and PBMs..
Dos and Don’ts for CCOs- How You Can Avoid Firm and Personal Liability for Wholesale Compliance.. Dos and Don’ts for CCOs- How You Can Avoid Firm and Personal Liability for Wholesale Compliance..

In July 2025, the SEC settled charges against the Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) of two..
Legislature Adopts Bill to Limit Density Bonus Law Benefits for Mixed-Use Projects Legislature Adopts Bill to Limit Density Bonus Law Benefits for Mixed-Use Projects

California Senate Bill 92 (“SB 92”), introduced in January 2025 by Senator Catherine Blakespear and ..
A Win Snatched from the Mouth of Standing - The Critical Role of Assignment Clauses in Patent.. A Win Snatched from the Mouth of Standing - The Critical Role of Assignment Clauses in Patent..

In patent infringement litigation, ownership isn’t just about who invented the technology. It’s..
KILLSHOT: Court Explains Why TCPA DNC Cases Should Literally Never Be Certified KILLSHOT: Court Explains Why TCPA DNC Cases Should Literally Never Be Certified

TCPA DNC class actions should literally never be certified, at least according to the analysis by..
Proposed Regulations Remove Look-Through Rule for Domestically Controlled REITs Proposed Regulations Remove Look-Through Rule for Domestically Controlled REITs

I. IntroductionOn October 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the..
Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Focus, Part I: Practical Data Rights Request Compliance Tips for U... Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Focus, Part I: Practical Data Rights Request Compliance Tips for U...

As the dust settles around the latest round of U.S. comprehensive state privacy laws that took..
Website Tracker Litigation Continues to Pose Compliance Headache: Updates on CIPA and Related.. Website Tracker Litigation Continues to Pose Compliance Headache: Updates on CIPA and Related..

Plaintiffs’ attorneys have been relentlessly targeting companies that deploy common website..
AI Due Diligence in Healthcare Transactions AI Due Diligence in Healthcare Transactions

Healthcare organizations of every shape and size are rapidly expanding their use of artificial..
FTC Abandons Efforts to Ban Virtually Non-Competes FTC Abandons Efforts to Ban Virtually Non-Competes

After a year-and-a-half of uncertainty, the Federal Trade Commission’s efforts to ban employers..
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Michigan Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Michigan

Riding a motorcycle offers a sense of freedom, but it also comes with responsibilities...
USPTO Director Assumes Authority Over Institution Decisions USPTO Director Assumes Authority Over Institution Decisions

As of October 20, 2025, the USPTO Director will resume direct authority over the institution..
The USPTO Director De-Delegates – But What About the Rules? The USPTO Director De-Delegates – But What About the Rules?

There have been hundreds of summary discretionary denial decisions from the Acting Director..
Cut the AI Bait-and-Switch - Tips for Employers to Spot Fake Job Applicants Cut the AI Bait-and-Switch - Tips for Employers to Spot Fake Job Applicants

As deepfake tools and voice cloning become cheaper and more convincing, employers are increasingly..
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Massachusetts Animal Welfare Law Federal Appeals Court Upholds Massachusetts Animal Welfare Law

The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has upheld the legality of Massachusetts’ Prevention..
Increased Risk of UK Sanctions Enforcement–An Analysis of Recent Sanctions Enforcement Action in.. Increased Risk of UK Sanctions Enforcement–An Analysis of Recent Sanctions Enforcement Action in..

On 30 September 2025, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published a..
FCC's Terrible Revocation Rule Going Away? Let's Hope So! FCC's Terrible Revocation Rule Going Away? Let's Hope So!

TCPAWorld followers know the FCC is looking to make some major TCPA changes with a new NPRM it..
City of San Diego Increases Hospitality Minimum Wage City of San Diego Increases Hospitality Minimum Wage

The City of San Diego’s hospitality industry is ushering in substantial changes in wage..
Five Privacy Issues Higher Education Institutions Should Consider Monitoring Five Privacy Issues Higher Education Institutions Should Consider Monitoring

TakeawaysHigher education institutions have unique data privacy and cybersecurity challenges,..
PA’s Chester County Creates Human Rights Commission; Employers to Face Expanded List of Protected.. PA’s Chester County Creates Human Rights Commission; Employers to Face Expanded List of Protected..

TakeawaysNondiscrimination provisions covering employment, housing and public accommodations take..
International Association of Color Manufacturers Challenges West Virginia Synthetic Color Additive.. International Association of Color Manufacturers Challenges West Virginia Synthetic Color Additive..

Last week, the International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM) filed a lawsuit challenging..
Beltway Buzz, October 17, 2025 Beltway Buzz, October 17, 2025

Shutdown 2025 Update. Today is day seventeen of the 2025 federal government shutdown, and there is..
Alabama CON Report - October 2025 Alabama CON Report - October 2025

Bradley presents its October 2025 Alabama CON Review Board Update, prepared for the firm's..
Supreme Court announces it will hear several major cases in December Supreme Court announces it will hear several major cases in December

The Supreme Court announced on Friday afternoon that it will hear oral arguments on Dec. 8 in the..
California Expands Data Broker Registration Requirements California Expands Data Broker Registration Requirements

On October 8, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB-361, which amends..
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