PTO Reverts to Prior Post-Grant Guidelines for Cases Involving Parallel District Court Litigation

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On February 28, 2025, the acting director of the US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) announced that..
Washington State Joins Growing List of States Banning Noncompetes Washington State Joins Growing List of States Banning Noncompetes

Key HighlightsWashington to Ban Most Noncompetes: ESHB 1155 renders nearly all noncompetition..
FinCEN Issues Implementation Guidance for the Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule Requiring.. FinCEN Issues Implementation Guidance for the Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule Requiring..

IntroductionThe U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)..
Labor Law Solutions, The Podcast- A New NLRB Board Takes Shape [Podcast] Labor Law Solutions, The Podcast- A New NLRB Board Takes Shape [Podcast]

In this inaugural episode of our Labor Law Solutions podcast, shareholders Tom Davis (Nashville)..
Cross-Border Catch-Up- A Practical Guide to Hiring Across European Borders [Podcast] Cross-Border Catch-Up- A Practical Guide to Hiring Across European Borders [Podcast]

In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Goli Rahimi (Chicago) and Kate..
Texas Food Label Rule Finalized Despite Ongoing Litigation and Injunction Texas Food Label Rule Finalized Despite Ongoing Litigation and Injunction

On February 20, 2026, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) finalized rules for the..
Mandiant M-Trends 2026 Report: Threat Actors Using AI in Attacks Mandiant M-Trends 2026 Report: Threat Actors Using AI in Attacks

Mandiant recently issued its M-Trends 2026 Report, a must read for all cybersecurity professionals. ..
FBI Warns: Iran Cyber Actors Using Telegram to Push Malware FBI Warns: Iran Cyber Actors Using Telegram to Push Malware

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently released a FLASH warning highlighting malicious..
The AI Knows Too Much: When Employees Feed Trade Secrets into Generative AI Tools The AI Knows Too Much: When Employees Feed Trade Secrets into Generative AI Tools

Every time an employee pastes proprietary source code, a customer list, or a confidential business..
M&A Deals Requiring HSR Filings May Also Require Notice to the Department of War M&A Deals Requiring HSR Filings May Also Require Notice to the Department of War

In February 2026, the Department of War (DoW) issued new guidance implementing the requirements in..
Tips for Drafting Noncompetes- Lessons from a Texas Business Court Decision Tips for Drafting Noncompetes- Lessons from a Texas Business Court Decision

Knowing that there’s no rule against noncompetes, employers are back to drafting agreements with an ..
Code, Copies, and Consequences: $185 Million Verdict Uninstalled! Code, Copies, and Consequences: $185 Million Verdict Uninstalled!

Addressing patent eligibility, infringement, willfulness, enhanced damages, and the limits of..
USPTO Expands & Waives Fees for AI‑Powered Early Patent Search Insights Pilot Program USPTO Expands & Waives Fees for AI‑Powered Early Patent Search Insights Pilot Program

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is making it easier for participants to join..
Company Banned from Marketing Business Opportunities to Settle FTC Charges it Misled Consumers.. Company Banned from Marketing Business Opportunities to Settle FTC Charges it Misled Consumers..

On March 24, 2026, FTC attorneys announced that Air AI will be banned from marketing business..
Luxembourg Financial Services Regulator CSSF Updates Its Position on Crypto-Assets in Investment.. Luxembourg Financial Services Regulator CSSF Updates Its Position on Crypto-Assets in Investment..

IntroductionIn January 2022, we published a client alert1 examining the initial FAQ issued by..
CMS Considers New Ownership and Identity Verification Requirements for Medicare-Enrolled Providers.. CMS Considers New Ownership and Identity Verification Requirements for Medicare-Enrolled Providers..

As previously reported by Sheppard, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”)..
Strikethrough Pricing Lawyer on Compliance With FTC and State Discount Pricing Laws Strikethrough Pricing Lawyer on Compliance With FTC and State Discount Pricing Laws

Strike-through pricing is a popular marketing technique where a higher “regular” price is listed on ..
DOJ Announces First Corporate Enforcement Policy for Criminal Matters DOJ Announces First Corporate Enforcement Policy for Criminal Matters

On March 10, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released its first department-wide corporate..
Texas Attorney General Takes on Pharma Again Texas Attorney General Takes on Pharma Again

Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, is after pharma once again—invoking a very familiar theory...
Trade Secret Law Evolution Podcast, Episode 87: Trade Secret Identification at the TRO and Summary.. Trade Secret Law Evolution Podcast, Episode 87: Trade Secret Identification at the TRO and Summary..

In this episode, Jordan discusses two District Court cases that address the issue of trade secret..
This Week in 340B: March 17 – March 23, 2026 This Week in 340B: March 17 – March 23, 2026

Find the week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are..
AI, Energy, and the Future of Data Centers: Key Takeaways from the Questions Shaping the Market AI, Energy, and the Future of Data Centers: Key Takeaways from the Questions Shaping the Market

As artificial intelligence accelerates demand for computing power, the U.S. data center market is..
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What employers should know about key developments this week:FTC Enforcement Shift on..
Justices dubious about “harsh” rules for omissions by bankrupt debtors Justices dubious about “harsh” rules for omissions by bankrupt debtors

Yesterday’s argument in Keathley v. Buddy Ayers Construction displayed a bench almost uniformly..
SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, March 25 SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, March 25

It’s going to be another busy day at the Supreme Court, and it’s expected to start with opinion..
SEC Staff Issues New Guidance Regarding ATM Programs for Issuers Becoming Subject to ‘Baby Shelf’.. SEC Staff Issues New Guidance Regarding ATM Programs for Issuers Becoming Subject to ‘Baby Shelf’..

On March 19, 2026, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued a new Corporate Finance..
Banksy Unveiled: Exit Through the Auction House Banksy Unveiled: Exit Through the Auction House

A recent 8,000-word investigation by Reuters[1] reignited one of the art world’s most persistent..
Sports and Head Trauma: Legal Rights and Protection for Injured Athletes Sports and Head Trauma: Legal Rights and Protection for Injured Athletes

Head trauma in sports has evolved from an overlooked issue into a major legal and medical concern...
Notes from the FTC Conference on Marketing and Public Policy Notes from the FTC Conference on Marketing and Public Policy

Every few years, the Federal Trade Commission convenes a consumer protection-focused conference..
Beetroot Red and Spirulina Extract Effective Dates Delayed Beetroot Red and Spirulina Extract Effective Dates Delayed

On March 25, 2026, FDA announced that it is delaying the effective date of the approval of color..
From Chatbot to Chancery: How Krafton’s Subnautica 2 Takeover Plan Sank From Chatbot to Chancery: How Krafton’s Subnautica 2 Takeover Plan Sank

In a significant post-trial decision, the Delaware Court of Chancery addressed a dispute between..
California Supreme Court to Determine Whether ‘Ministerial Exception’ Bars Wage-and-Hour Claims by.. California Supreme Court to Determine Whether ‘Ministerial Exception’ Bars Wage-and-Hour Claims by..

The Supreme Court of California recently granted review of Lorenzo v. San Francisco Zen..
Watch Out Illinois Employers — The Illinois Wage Law Does NOT Exclude Preliminary or Postliminary.. Watch Out Illinois Employers — The Illinois Wage Law Does NOT Exclude Preliminary or Postliminary..

Things just got much more expensive for Illinois employers! On Thursday, March 19, 2026,..
The Arbitrator Exceeded Her Authority: Specific Arbitration Agreement Terms Lead to Successful.. The Arbitrator Exceeded Her Authority: Specific Arbitration Agreement Terms Lead to Successful..

It is difficult to appeal an arbitrator’s award due to limited appeal grounds and deferential..
Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, March 25 Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, March 25

On Wednesday, March 25, will be live blogging as the court potentially releases opinions in one or..
SEC Releases Commission Interpretation on Application of Securities Laws to Digital Assets SEC Releases Commission Interpretation on Application of Securities Laws to Digital Assets

On March 17, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued interpretive guidance..
The Future of the CA Age-Appropriate Design Code Act- What Remains, What’s Still Open to be.. The Future of the CA Age-Appropriate Design Code Act- What Remains, What’s Still Open to be..

Following unanimous votes by the California legislature and signature by the Governor,..
China Raises the Stakes on Trade Secret Protection: What Companies and Counsel Need to Know About.. China Raises the Stakes on Trade Secret Protection: What Companies and Counsel Need to Know About..

On February 24, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”) officially issued..
Trending in Telehealth: February 2026 Trending in Telehealth: February 2026

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White House Unveils ‘Center for Faith’ Website White House Unveils ‘Center for Faith’ Website

On March 19, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) launched a new website for its “Center for..
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