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The Omitted Spouse Claim Against an Estate The Omitted Spouse Claim Against an Estate

Despite an intention to add a spouse or domestic partner to their Will, at times a decedent may..
Commissioner Holyoak Leaves FTC to Serve as Interim U.S. Attorney in Utah Commissioner Holyoak Leaves FTC to Serve as Interim U.S. Attorney in Utah

Melissa Holyoak, who began her service as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or..
Council of the European Union Adopts New Rules to Boost Cross-Border GDPR Enforcement Council of the European Union Adopts New Rules to Boost Cross-Border GDPR Enforcement

On November 17, 2025, the Council of the European Union (the “Council”) adopted new rules designed..
Pick a Lane- USPTO Director Nixes IPR for Inconsistent Claim Construction Positions Pick a Lane- USPTO Director Nixes IPR for Inconsistent Claim Construction Positions

The Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) vacated a Patent Trial &..
Keep Out! California Draws the Privacy Fence Around Health Data Keep Out! California Draws the Privacy Fence Around Health Data

California has set what may be an emerging trend with AB 45, restricting collection and use of..
Well, Well, Well: Indefinite Claims Turn Out to be A Typo Well, Well, Well: Indefinite Claims Turn Out to be A Typo

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a district court ruling that invalidated..
Supreme Court Brief Warns That Expanded Removal Power Endangers Federal Whistleblowers Supreme Court Brief Warns That Expanded Removal Power Endangers Federal Whistleblowers

On November 14, 2025, the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) and Dr. Tommie “Toni” G. Savage filed ..
Two Nonnas, One Secret Sauce: Who Stirred the Pot, Who Spilled the Beans, And How to Protect Your.. Two Nonnas, One Secret Sauce: Who Stirred the Pot, Who Spilled the Beans, And How to Protect Your..

Setting the StageIt’s a sunlit Sunday afternoon in New York City. The house hums with laughter and..
California's Plan for a Zero Waste Economy California's Plan for a Zero Waste Economy

California’s Draft Zero Waste Plan (the Draft Plan) lays out an ambitious strategy to eliminate..
Brazil Announces Mandatory Reverse Logistics System for Plastic Packaging Brazil Announces Mandatory Reverse Logistics System for Plastic Packaging

A new Brazilian law, Presidential Decree 12,688, establishes a reverse logistics system for plastic ..
Germany’s Federal Labor Court Rules on Probationary Periods in Fixed-Term Contracts Germany’s Federal Labor Court Rules on Probationary Periods in Fixed-Term Contracts

      (Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG)) recently ruled that there are no rigid limits on the..
State Regulators Announce Enforcement Priorities State Regulators Announce Enforcement Priorities

On October 16, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) published the..
The Release Report #6- Understanding Release Characterization Requirements [Video] The Release Report #6- Understanding Release Characterization Requirements [Video]

The RBCRs require that, following discovery of a release, the “nature and extent of the release..
Army Corps and EPA Propose New Definition of “Waters of the United States” Army Corps and EPA Propose New Definition of “Waters of the United States”

On November 17, 2025, the US Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) and the US Environmental..
What are Fifteen Things Advertisers Need to Know About the FTC’s Consumer Reviews and Testimonials.. What are Fifteen Things Advertisers Need to Know About the FTC’s Consumer Reviews and Testimonials..

The Commission’s Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials went into effect on October..
Employers Grapple With GLP-1 Coverage for Weight Loss Employers Grapple With GLP-1 Coverage for Weight Loss

Whether and how to cover GLP-1 medications for weight loss is a challenging issue for many..
New California Climate Disclosure Law Deadlines Are Rapidly Approaching: Compliance Considerations.. New California Climate Disclosure Law Deadlines Are Rapidly Approaching: Compliance Considerations..

Some companies that do business in California are facing rapidly approaching compliance deadlines..
Delaware Supreme Court Weighs Enforceability of Noncompete Agreements After Forfeiture of Equity.. Delaware Supreme Court Weighs Enforceability of Noncompete Agreements After Forfeiture of Equity..

The Supreme Court of the State of Delaware is considering a case regarding whether a former..
Healthcare Preview for the Week of: November 17, 2025 [Podcast] Healthcare Preview for the Week of: November 17, 2025 [Podcast]

Back to regularly scheduled programmingThe record-breaking government shutdown ended last week with ..
USPTO Launches Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program to Reduce Patent Pendency USPTO Launches Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program to Reduce Patent Pendency

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently launched the Streamlined Claim Set Pilot..
New USPTO IDS Fees Raise Strategic Stakes for Biotech Filings New USPTO IDS Fees Raise Strategic Stakes for Biotech Filings

Key TakeawaysEffective Jan. 19, 2025, the USPTO implemented a new fee framework for IDS submissions,..
As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: November 2025 As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: November 2025

Welcome to the November 2025 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly..
Are Extended Producer Responsibility Laws Constitutional- A Look at the Legal Challenge in Oregon Are Extended Producer Responsibility Laws Constitutional- A Look at the Legal Challenge in Oregon

Key TakeawaysMany states have now enacted extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, creating new ..
Supreme Court agrees to hear case on border crossings Supreme Court agrees to hear case on border crossings

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to review a ruling by a federal appeals court that, the Trump..
The case that turned the justices into art critics The case that turned the justices into art critics

In Dissent is a recurring series by Anastasia Boden on Supreme Court dissents that have shaped (or..
Plaintiffs Target Out-of-State Financial Institutions Under State Wiretap Laws for Website Data.. Plaintiffs Target Out-of-State Financial Institutions Under State Wiretap Laws for Website Data..

Financial institutions and other consumer-facing companies, especially those with customers in..
Navigating Healthcare Workforce Shortages- Evolving Scope-of-Practice and Staffing Regulations Navigating Healthcare Workforce Shortages- Evolving Scope-of-Practice and Staffing Regulations

Persistent workforce shortages continue to define the post-pandemic healthcare landscape. Hospitals,..
EPA Grants Texas Primacy for Class VI Wells EPA Grants Texas Primacy for Class VI Wells

On November 7, 2025, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee M. Zeldin signed a..
DOJ Subpoena Seeks Health Information of Hospital Patients Receiving Gender-Affirming Care: Will.. DOJ Subpoena Seeks Health Information of Hospital Patients Receiving Gender-Affirming Care: Will..

On June 12, 2025, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (“CHOP”) received a subpoena issued by..
KEEP UP WITH THE TIMES- Court Denies Interlocutory Appeal Finding No Dispute On Once Great Argument KEEP UP WITH THE TIMES- Court Denies Interlocutory Appeal Finding No Dispute On Once Great Argument

The reason the law moves to quick in this area is obvious– the money is HUGE. That draws in the..
White House Announces Multiple Trade Deals Following President Trump’s Tour of Asia White House Announces Multiple Trade Deals Following President Trump’s Tour of Asia

In late October, President Donald Trump embarked on a weeklong tour of Asia and returned having..
Pennsylvania Attorney General Secures $750,000 Settlement Over “Negative Option” Collectibles Sales Pennsylvania Attorney General Secures $750,000 Settlement Over “Negative Option” Collectibles Sales

On October 30, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General announced a $750,000 settlement with a..
CFPB Terminates 2023 Consent Order Against a National Consumer Reporting Agency for Alleged.. CFPB Terminates 2023 Consent Order Against a National Consumer Reporting Agency for Alleged..

On November 3, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau terminated its 2023 consent..
New Illinois Law Expands Employee Privacy Rights and Employer Obligations New Illinois Law Expands Employee Privacy Rights and Employer Obligations

Employers in Illinois face big changes ahead. On Oct. 30, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly..
Pharmaceutical Policy in Motion- Updates on the Trump Administration’s Drug Pricing Initiatives Pharmaceutical Policy in Motion- Updates on the Trump Administration’s Drug Pricing Initiatives

Since May, the Trump administration has used tariffs and Most Favored Nation (MFN) drug pricing..
Tougher CSRD Position Endorsed by European Parliament— What Happens Next Tougher CSRD Position Endorsed by European Parliament— What Happens Next

On 13 November 2025, the European Parliament (“Parliament”) adopted its negotiating position on the ..
New Unpaid Leave Requirements Under the Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act New Unpaid Leave Requirements Under the Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act

In August, the Illinois Legislature passed the Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act (Neonatal..
EDPS Publishes AI Risk Management Guidance EDPS Publishes AI Risk Management Guidance

On November 11, 2025, the European Data Protection Supervisor (“EDPS”) published new guidance for..
White House Announces One-Year Suspension of BIS Affiliates Rule Following US-China Trade.. White House Announces One-Year Suspension of BIS Affiliates Rule Following US-China Trade..

Effective 10 November 2025, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)..
What to Expect in the Wake of the Federal Hemp Product Ban What to Expect in the Wake of the Federal Hemp Product Ban

Following negotiations to reopen the federal government, the U.S. Senate surprised the hemp..
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