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 ..
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EPA Rescinds 2009 Endangerment Finding and Repeals Vehicle GHG Standards EPA Rescinds 2009 Endangerment Finding and Repeals Vehicle GHG Standards

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2026 IPO Market Outlook: Momentum, Deregulation, and the Path to Liquidity 2026 IPO Market Outlook: Momentum, Deregulation, and the Path to Liquidity

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New Foreign Ownership and Foreign Adversary Control Rules Adopted for FCC Authorization Holders New Foreign Ownership and Foreign Adversary Control Rules Adopted for FCC Authorization Holders

The Federal Communications Commission has adopted two orders that materially update regulatory..
IRS Issues Guidance Regarding Group Exemption Letters IRS Issues Guidance Regarding Group Exemption Letters

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Big Law Redefined: DC Everywhere Episode 2 | A Look-Ahead at the Landscape for Small Business.. Big Law Redefined: DC Everywhere Episode 2 | A Look-Ahead at the Landscape for Small Business..

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On Friday, February 13, 2026, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA)..
California Enacts Uniform Antitrust Premerger Notification Act California Enacts Uniform Antitrust Premerger Notification Act

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FinCEN’s New Exceptive Relief Order: A Welcome Change, But Not a Green Light to Relax Your BSA/AML.. FinCEN’s New Exceptive Relief Order: A Welcome Change, But Not a Green Light to Relax Your BSA/AML..

On February 13, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a significant order..
In a Significant Step Towards Deregulation, EPA Repeals 2009 Endangerment Finding and Federal.. In a Significant Step Towards Deregulation, EPA Repeals 2009 Endangerment Finding and Federal..

On February 12, 2026, the U.S. EPA announced a rule finalizing EPA’s repeal of the Obama..
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Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do..
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A Republican member of Congress, a group of voters, and New York election officials asked the..
First Circuit 2025 Arbitration Update: Key Decisions Focus on Enforceability, Delegation, and Stays .. First Circuit 2025 Arbitration Update: Key Decisions Focus on Enforceability, Delegation, and Stays ..

A review of the year’s most impactful arbitration-related rulings in the First CircuitFederal..
China Imposes Escalated Export Controls on Dual-Use Items to Japan China Imposes Escalated Export Controls on Dual-Use Items to Japan

On Jan. 6, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM) issued..
SEC Enforcement Director Makes First Public Remarks on the Wells Process and Enforcement Priorities SEC Enforcement Director Makes First Public Remarks on the Wells Process and Enforcement Priorities

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New USPS Postmark Rules May Impact Tax Filings New USPS Postmark Rules May Impact Tax Filings

Effective December 24, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) adopted final rules that..
A guide to some of the briefs in support of ending birthright citizenship A guide to some of the briefs in support of ending birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on April 1 in the challenge to President Donald Trump’s..
GSA Introduces a New Framework for Protecting CUI in Contractor Systems GSA Introduces a New Framework for Protecting CUI in Contractor Systems

In January, the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Office of the Chief Information Security..
A New “Made in America” Push for Hospitals: CMS Seeks Input on Domestic Sourcing for PPE and.. A New “Made in America” Push for Hospitals: CMS Seeks Input on Domestic Sourcing for PPE and..

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Cross-Border Catch-Up: Denmark’s Model for Parental Leave in Practice [Podcast] Cross-Border Catch-Up: Denmark’s Model for Parental Leave in Practice [Podcast]

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France Multiannual Energy Plan No. 3- Third Programmation pluriannuelle de l’énergie – PPE 3 France Multiannual Energy Plan No. 3- Third Programmation pluriannuelle de l’énergie – PPE 3

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Finding Qualified Brand Experts in an Era of Personal Branding Finding Qualified Brand Experts in an Era of Personal Branding

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PHMSA Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Amend Hazardous Materials Regulations for.. PHMSA Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Amend Hazardous Materials Regulations for..

Among the changes, the proposed rule would amend Hazardous Materials Regulations to treat sodium..
Franchise Transfer- How to Legally Transfer a Franchise to Another Owner Franchise Transfer- How to Legally Transfer a Franchise to Another Owner

Franchisees choose to transfer ownership for many legitimate and strategic reasons. A franchise..
TRAIN Act Targets Transparency in Generative AI Training Practices TRAIN Act Targets Transparency in Generative AI Training Practices

Representatives Madeleine Dean (D-PA) and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) introduced a bipartisan bill..
How EPA’s Audit Policy Can Benefit Compliance Focused Businesses How EPA’s Audit Policy Can Benefit Compliance Focused Businesses

The popular perception that we are in a relaxed federal enforcement environment should not lull..
MTC Uniformity Committee Propels Airline Sourcing Regulations to a Vote While Broadcasting Rules.. MTC Uniformity Committee Propels Airline Sourcing Regulations to a Vote While Broadcasting Rules..

During a special meeting held on Feb. 2, the Uniformity Committee of the Multistate Tax Commission..
FDA Adds 15 New Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications FDA Adds 15 New Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications

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MIXED BAG: Court Grants in Part and Denies in Part Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Discovery in TCPA.. MIXED BAG: Court Grants in Part and Denies in Part Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Discovery in TCPA..

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IRS Finalizes Group Tax Exemption Procedures IRS Finalizes Group Tax Exemption Procedures

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Touchdown or Tax Down? – How Will the IRS View Sports Contract Gains and Losses Touchdown or Tax Down? – How Will the IRS View Sports Contract Gains and Losses

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Preparing for a Third-Party Sale of a Family Business- Key Business Considerations for Owners Preparing for a Third-Party Sale of a Family Business- Key Business Considerations for Owners

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Betting on the Future-Enforcement Risks in Prediction Markets Betting on the Future-Enforcement Risks in Prediction Markets

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