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Fred Alvarez	Significant Changes to California Pregnancy Leave Will Take Effect on December 30, 2012 The Fair Employment and Housing Commission (FEHC) recently issued revised regulations that govern pregnancy disability leave (PDL) in California. The new regulations take effect December 30, 2012, and include changes that will…more CFRA, Disability, Discrimination, FEHC, FMLA	See All Updates »
Charles Andres	The Life Sciences Report - Spring 2013 In this issue: - Best Patent Practices Under the America Invents Act - CMS Issues Final Rule for Implementing Sunshine Act - New IP Litigation Team a Boon for Firm's Life Sciences and Technology Clients -…more America Invents Act, Civil Monetary Penalty, CMS, Final Rules, Mayo Foundation for Medical Ed	See All Updates »
Scott Andrews	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - March 2013 In this issue: - FTC Releases Privacy Disclosure Guidelines for Mobile Ecosystem - California Attorney General Issues Privacy Practice Recommendations for Mobile Ecosystem - Mobile Apps: Learning from the…more Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, Data Collection, Disclosure Requirements, ECPA	See All Updates »
Colleen Bal	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - March 2013 In this issue: - FTC Releases Privacy Disclosure Guidelines for Mobile Ecosystem - California Attorney General Issues Privacy Practice Recommendations for Mobile Ecosystem - Mobile Apps: Learning from the…more Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, Data Collection, Disclosure Requirements, ECPA	See All Updates »
Sundance Banks	The Entrepreneurs Report Q1 2013 In this issue: - From the WSGR Database: Financing Trends for Q1 2013 - Valuations by Industry Segment - Convertible Notes vs. Priced Equity in Seed Round Financings: An Illustration of Capitalization…more Capitalization Table, Contract Formation, Equity Financing, Loans, Seed Financing	See All Updates »
Wendell Bartnick	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - May 2013 In this issue: - FTC Issues New Guidance for Disclosures in Online Advertising - European Regulators Opine on "Purpose Limitation" Principle – What Constitutes "Compatible Use" in the Context of Big Data?…more Big Data, Clapper v. Amnesty International, Class Action, FTC, HIPAA	See All Updates »
Steven Bochner	Rule 10B5-1 Trading Plans: Considerations in Light of Increased Scrutiny The aggressive use (or misuse) of Rule 10b5-1 trading plans is likely to become a significant area of focus for regulatory enforcement and securities class action plaintiffs. The floodlights now aimed at such plans are the…more 10b5-1 Plans, Insider Trading, SEC, Stocks	See All Updates »
Kendall Bodden	California Public Utilities Commission Adopts Terms of Standard FIT Contract and Revised Tariffs On May 23, 2013, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC or Commission) approved Decision 13-05-034 (Decision), which adopts the terms of a standard contract and revised tariffs for California's renewable Feed-in Tariff…more CPUC, Feed-in-Tariffs, Modification, Power Purchase Agreements, Public Utilities Commission	See All Updates »
Cedric Burton	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - May 2013 In this issue: - FTC Issues New Guidance for Disclosures in Online Advertising - European Regulators Opine on "Purpose Limitation" Principle – What Constitutes "Compatible Use" in the Context of Big Data?…more Big Data, Clapper v. Amnesty International, Class Action, FTC, HIPAA	See All Updates »
Josh Bushinsky	Innovations and Opportunities in Energy Efficiency Finance In this white paper: - Introduction - Energy Efficiency Finance Structures, New and Familiar, and Negotiating Key Agreements - Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Applying REITs to Energy…more Clean Energy, Energy Efficiency, ESPCs, Innovation, Public-Private Partnerships	See All Updates »
Jasemine Chambers	The Life Sciences Report - Spring 2013 In this issue: - Best Patent Practices Under the America Invents Act - CMS Issues Final Rule for Implementing Sunshine Act - New IP Litigation Team a Boon for Firm's Life Sciences and Technology Clients -…more America Invents Act, Civil Monetary Penalty, CMS, Final Rules, Mayo Foundation for Medical Ed	See All Updates »
Caitlin Courtney	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - May 2013 In this issue: - FTC Issues New Guidance for Disclosures in Online Advertising - European Regulators Opine on "Purpose Limitation" Principle – What Constitutes "Compatible Use" in the Context of Big Data?…more Big Data, Clapper v. Amnesty International, Class Action, FTC, HIPAA	See All Updates »
Brock Dahl	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - March 2013 In this issue: - FTC Releases Privacy Disclosure Guidelines for Mobile Ecosystem - California Attorney General Issues Privacy Practice Recommendations for Mobile Ecosystem - Mobile Apps: Learning from the…more Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, Data Collection, Disclosure Requirements, ECPA	See All Updates »
Wendy Devine	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - May 2013 In this issue: - FTC Issues New Guidance for Disclosures in Online Advertising - European Regulators Opine on "Purpose Limitation" Principle – What Constitutes "Compatible Use" in the Context of Big Data?…more Big Data, Clapper v. Amnesty International, Class Action, FTC, HIPAA	See All Updates »
Alicia Farquhar	Significant Changes to California Pregnancy Leave Will Take Effect on December 30, 2012 The Fair Employment and Housing Commission (FEHC) recently issued revised regulations that govern pregnancy disability leave (PDL) in California. The new regulations take effect December 30, 2012, and include changes that will…more CFRA, Disability, Discrimination, FEHC, FMLA	See All Updates »
Herb Fockler	The Entrepreneurs Report Q1 2013 In this issue: - From the WSGR Database: Financing Trends for Q1 2013 - Valuations by Industry Segment - Convertible Notes vs. Priced Equity in Seed Round Financings: An Illustration of Capitalization…more Capitalization Table, Contract Formation, Equity Financing, Loans, Seed Financing	See All Updates »
Sandra Fujiyama	Patent Trial and Appeal Board Issues First Final Written Decision Under America Invents Act Proceeding On June 11, 2013, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued the first final written decision in one of the new proceedings created by the America Invents Act (AIA)…more America Invents Act, Covered Business Method Patents, Patent Trial and Appeal Board, Patents, Post-Grant Review	See All Updates »
Todd Glass	California Public Utilities Commission Adopts Terms of Standard FIT Contract and Revised Tariffs On May 23, 2013, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC or Commission) approved Decision 13-05-034 (Decision), which adopts the terms of a standard contract and revised tariffs for California's renewable Feed-in Tariff…more CPUC, Feed-in-Tariffs, Modification, Power Purchase Agreements, Public Utilities Commission	See All Updates »
Gary Greenstein	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - November 2012 In this issue: - European Data Protection Law: Breach Notification Requirements – A Global Approach - FTC Announces $1 Million Penalty for Children’s Privacy Violations by Fan-Club Website Operator - Company…more	See All Updates »
Chris Groobey	Three Weeks after President Obama's Re-Election: Insights into Executive Branch Energy Funding, Federal Policy, and White House Initiatives Despite uncertainty heading into the 2012 election, the incumbent president secured a second term and the congressional landscape remains largely the same. For energy and clean tech, this means an almost seamless continuation of…more Barack Obama, DOD, DOE, Energy Policy, USDA	See All Updates »
Aaron Hendelman	New Clearinghouse to Protect Brand Owners against Domain Name Abuse Opens March 26 In connection with the anticipated launch of new domain name extensions as early as April 2013, brand owners soon will have new procedural protections at their disposal. Beginning on March 26, brand owners can begin submitting…more Brand, gTLD, ICANN, Trademark Clearinghouse, Trademarks	See All Updates »
David Hoffmeister	The Life Sciences Report - Spring 2013 In this issue: - Best Patent Practices Under the America Invents Act - CMS Issues Final Rule for Implementing Sunshine Act - New IP Litigation Team a Boon for Firm's Life Sciences and Technology Clients -…more America Invents Act, Civil Monetary Penalty, CMS, Final Rules, Mayo Foundation for Medical Ed	See All Updates »
Esther Kepplinger	The Life Sciences Report - Spring 2013 In this issue: - Best Patent Practices Under the America Invents Act - CMS Issues Final Rule for Implementing Sunshine Act - New IP Litigation Team a Boon for Firm's Life Sciences and Technology Clients -…more America Invents Act, Civil Monetary Penalty, CMS, Final Rules, Mayo Foundation for Medical Ed	See All Updates »
Charlotte Kim	Innovations and Opportunities in Energy Efficiency Finance In this white paper: - Introduction - Energy Efficiency Finance Structures, New and Familiar, and Negotiating Key Agreements - Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Applying REITs to Energy…more Clean Energy, Energy Efficiency, ESPCs, Innovation, Public-Private Partnerships	See All Updates »
Tonia Klausner	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - May 2013 In this issue: - FTC Issues New Guidance for Disclosures in Online Advertising - European Regulators Opine on "Purpose Limitation" Principle – What Constitutes "Compatible Use" in the Context of Big Data?…more Big Data, Clapper v. Amnesty International, Class Action, FTC, HIPAA	See All Updates »
Christopher Kuner	The Proposed EU Data Protection Regulation One Year Later: The Albrecht Report Originally published in "Privacy & Security Law Report" January 21, 2013. One year ago (Jan. 25, 2012), the European Commission published its proposal to reform the European Union’s (EU) legal framework for data…more Albrecht Report, Data Protection, EU, EU Data Protection Laws, European Commission	See All Updates »
Sharon Lee	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - March 2013 In this issue: - FTC Releases Privacy Disclosure Guidelines for Mobile Ecosystem - California Attorney General Issues Privacy Practice Recommendations for Mobile Ecosystem - Mobile Apps: Learning from the…more Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, Data Collection, Disclosure Requirements, ECPA	See All Updates »
Randy Lewis	Innovations and Opportunities in Energy Efficiency Finance In this white paper: - Introduction - Energy Efficiency Finance Structures, New and Familiar, and Negotiating Key Agreements - Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Applying REITs to Energy…more Clean Energy, Energy Efficiency, ESPCs, Innovation, Public-Private Partnerships	See All Updates »
Wendra Liang	Innovations and Opportunities in Energy Efficiency Finance In this white paper: - Introduction - Energy Efficiency Finance Structures, New and Familiar, and Negotiating Key Agreements - Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Applying REITs to Energy…more Clean Energy, Energy Efficiency, ESPCs, Innovation, Public-Private Partnerships	See All Updates »
Louis Lieto	The Life Sciences Report - Spring 2013 In this issue: - Best Patent Practices Under the America Invents Act - CMS Issues Final Rule for Implementing Sunshine Act - New IP Litigation Team a Boon for Firm's Life Sciences and Technology Clients -…more America Invents Act, Civil Monetary Penalty, CMS, Final Rules, Mayo Foundation for Medical Ed	See All Updates »
Nicki Locker	Rule 10B5-1 Trading Plans: Considerations in Light of Increased Scrutiny The aggressive use (or misuse) of Rule 10b5-1 trading plans is likely to become a significant area of focus for regulatory enforcement and securities class action plaintiffs. The floodlights now aimed at such plans are the…more 10b5-1 Plans, Insider Trading, SEC, Stocks	See All Updates »
Christopher McAndrew	The Life Sciences Report - Spring 2013 In this issue: - Best Patent Practices Under the America Invents Act - CMS Issues Final Rule for Implementing Sunshine Act - New IP Litigation Team a Boon for Firm's Life Sciences and Technology Clients -…more America Invents Act, Civil Monetary Penalty, CMS, Final Rules, Mayo Foundation for Medical Ed	See All Updates »
Taite McDonald	Three Weeks after President Obama's Re-Election: Insights into Executive Branch Energy Funding, Federal Policy, and White House Initiatives Despite uncertainty heading into the 2012 election, the incumbent president secured a second term and the congressional landscape remains largely the same. For energy and clean tech, this means an almost seamless continuation of…more Barack Obama, DOD, DOE, Energy Policy, USDA	See All Updates »
Paul McGeown	European Commission Proposes New Regime for Private Antitrust Damages Actions On June 11, 2013, the European Commission published a proposal for a directive on private damages actions for breaches of EU competition law. If adopted, the directive will facilitate private damages actions in the national…more Competition, Damages, EU, European Commission, Joint and Several Liability	See All Updates »
Casey McGlynn	The Life Sciences Report - Spring 2013 In this issue: - Best Patent Practices Under the America Invents Act - CMS Issues Final Rule for Implementing Sunshine Act - New IP Litigation Team a Boon for Firm's Life Sciences and Technology Clients -…more America Invents Act, Civil Monetary Penalty, CMS, Final Rules, Mayo Foundation for Medical Ed	See All Updates »
Laura Merritt	Significant Changes to California Pregnancy Leave Will Take Effect on December 30, 2012 The Fair Employment and Housing Commission (FEHC) recently issued revised regulations that govern pregnancy disability leave (PDL) in California. The new regulations take effect December 30, 2012, and include changes that will…more CFRA, Disability, Discrimination, FEHC, FMLA	See All Updates »
Jason Mollick	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - January 2013 In this issue: - FTC Releases Final Amendments to Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule - Mobile Apps Face Heightened Privacy Enforcement - Policies and Practices Scrutinized - Global and European Data…more App Developers, COPPA, Data Protection, De-Identified Protected Health Information, FCC	See All Updates »
Peter Mostow	Upcoming Clean Energy Procurement by Southern California Edison, Including New Energy Storage Opportunities On February 13, 2013, the California Public Utilities Commission (the Commission) issued Decision 13-02-105 to authorize the procurement of electrical capacity by Southern California Edison Company (SCE) to meet long-term local…more	See All Updates »
Scott Murano	The Life Sciences Report - Spring 2013 In this issue: - Best Patent Practices Under the America Invents Act - CMS Issues Final Rule for Implementing Sunshine Act - New IP Litigation Team a Boon for Firm's Life Sciences and Technology Clients -…more America Invents Act, Civil Monetary Penalty, CMS, Final Rules, Mayo Foundation for Medical Ed	See All Updates »
Vern Norviel	The Life Sciences Report - Spring 2013 In this issue: - Best Patent Practices Under the America Invents Act - CMS Issues Final Rule for Implementing Sunshine Act - New IP Litigation Team a Boon for Firm's Life Sciences and Technology Clients -…more America Invents Act, Civil Monetary Penalty, CMS, Final Rules, Mayo Foundation for Medical Ed	See All Updates »
Jon Nygaard	The Life Sciences Report - Spring 2013 In this issue: - Best Patent Practices Under the America Invents Act - CMS Issues Final Rule for Implementing Sunshine Act - New IP Litigation Team a Boon for Firm's Life Sciences and Technology Clients -…more America Invents Act, Civil Monetary Penalty, CMS, Final Rules, Mayo Foundation for Medical Ed	See All Updates »
Robert O’Connor	Innovations and Opportunities in Energy Efficiency Finance In this white paper: - Introduction - Energy Efficiency Finance Structures, New and Familiar, and Negotiating Key Agreements - Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Applying REITs to Energy…more Clean Energy, Energy Efficiency, ESPCs, Innovation, Public-Private Partnerships	See All Updates »
Lydia Parnes	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - March 2013 In this issue: - FTC Releases Privacy Disclosure Guidelines for Mobile Ecosystem - California Attorney General Issues Privacy Practice Recommendations for Mobile Ecosystem - Mobile Apps: Learning from the…more Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, Data Collection, Disclosure Requirements, ECPA	See All Updates »
Anna Pateraki	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - May 2013 In this issue: - FTC Issues New Guidance for Disclosures in Online Advertising - European Regulators Opine on "Purpose Limitation" Principle – What Constitutes "Compatible Use" in the Context of Big Data?…more Big Data, Clapper v. Amnesty International, Class Action, FTC, HIPAA	See All Updates »
Sheridan Pauker	California Public Utilities Commission Adopts Terms of Standard FIT Contract and Revised Tariffs On May 23, 2013, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC or Commission) approved Decision 13-05-034 (Decision), which adopts the terms of a standard contract and revised tariffs for California's renewable Feed-in Tariff…more CPUC, Feed-in-Tariffs, Modification, Power Purchase Agreements, Public Utilities Commission	See All Updates »
Benjamin Record	European Commission Proposes New Regime for Private Antitrust Damages Actions On June 11, 2013, the European Commission published a proposal for a directive on private damages actions for breaches of EU competition law. If adopted, the directive will facilitate private damages actions in the national…more Competition, Damages, EU, European Commission, Joint and Several Liability	See All Updates »
Ulrico Rosales	Significant Changes to California Pregnancy Leave Will Take Effect on December 30, 2012 The Fair Employment and Housing Commission (FEHC) recently issued revised regulations that govern pregnancy disability leave (PDL) in California. The new regulations take effect December 30, 2012, and include changes that will…more CFRA, Disability, Discrimination, FEHC, FMLA	See All Updates »
Michael Rosato	Patent Trial and Appeal Board Issues First Final Written Decision Under America Invents Act Proceeding On June 11, 2013, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued the first final written decision in one of the new proceedings created by the America Invents Act (AIA)…more America Invents Act, Covered Business Method Patents, Patent Trial and Appeal Board, Patents, Post-Grant Review	See All Updates »
Elton Satusky	The Life Sciences Report - Spring 2013 In this issue: - Best Patent Practices Under the America Invents Act - CMS Issues Final Rule for Implementing Sunshine Act - New IP Litigation Team a Boon for Firm's Life Sciences and Technology Clients -…more America Invents Act, Civil Monetary Penalty, CMS, Final Rules, Mayo Foundation for Medical Ed	See All Updates »
Gideon Schor	SCOTUS: Human Genes Cannot Be Patented. Is This the End or Beginning of Genetic Research? For a Legal Perspective on today's much-anticipated U.S. Supreme Court "Myriad" decision that naturally occuring substances are not patentable, we turned to IP attorneys writing on JD Supra..…more AMP v Myriad, Biotechnology, DNA, Healthcare, Human Genes	See All Updates »
Stefani Shanberg	White House Issues Executive Actions and Legislative Recommendations Aimed at Patent Assertion Entities Recognizing a problem that has long plagued Silicon Valley technology companies, on June 4, 2013, President Barack Obama issued executive actions and legislative recommendations "to protect innovators from frivolous litigation…more Barack Obama, Customs and Border Protection, Executive Orders, Infringement, Innovation	See All Updates »
Tracy Shapiro	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - May 2013 In this issue: - FTC Issues New Guidance for Disclosures in Online Advertising - European Regulators Opine on "Purpose Limitation" Principle – What Constitutes "Compatible Use" in the Context of Big Data?…more Big Data, Clapper v. Amnesty International, Class Action, FTC, HIPAA	See All Updates »
John Slafsky	New Clearinghouse to Protect Brand Owners against Domain Name Abuse Opens March 26 In connection with the anticipated launch of new domain name extensions as early as April 2013, brand owners soon will have new procedural protections at their disposal. Beginning on March 26, brand owners can begin submitting…more Brand, gTLD, ICANN, Trademark Clearinghouse, Trademarks	See All Updates »
Matthew Staples	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - March 2013 In this issue: - FTC Releases Privacy Disclosure Guidelines for Mobile Ecosystem - California Attorney General Issues Privacy Practice Recommendations for Mobile Ecosystem - Mobile Apps: Learning from the…more Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, Data Collection, Disclosure Requirements, ECPA	See All Updates »
Gerard Stegmaier	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - May 2013 In this issue: - FTC Issues New Guidance for Disclosures in Online Advertising - European Regulators Opine on "Purpose Limitation" Principle – What Constitutes "Compatible Use" in the Context of Big Data?…more Big Data, Clapper v. Amnesty International, Class Action, FTC, HIPAA	See All Updates »
Rebecca Stuart	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - November 2012 In this issue: - European Data Protection Law: Breach Notification Requirements – A Global Approach - FTC Announces $1 Million Penalty for Children’s Privacy Violations by Fan-Club Website Operator - Company…more	See All Updates »
Marina Tsatalis	Significant Changes to California Pregnancy Leave Will Take Effect on December 30, 2012 The Fair Employment and Housing Commission (FEHC) recently issued revised regulations that govern pregnancy disability leave (PDL) in California. The new regulations take effect December 30, 2012, and include changes that will…more CFRA, Disability, Discrimination, FEHC, FMLA	See All Updates »
Don Vieira	"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - March 2013 In this issue: - FTC Releases Privacy Disclosure Guidelines for Mobile Ecosystem - California Attorney General Issues Privacy Practice Recommendations for Mobile Ecosystem - Mobile Apps: Learning from the…more Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, Data Collection, Disclosure Requirements, ECPA	See All Updates »
James Yoon	Patent Trial and Appeal Board Issues First Final Written Decision Under America Invents Act Proceeding On June 11, 2013, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued the first final written decision in one of the new proceedings created by the America Invents Act (AIA)…more America Invents Act, Covered Business Method Patents, Patent Trial and Appeal Board, Patents, Post-Grant Review	See All Updates »
Scott Zimmermann	Innovations and Opportunities in Energy Efficiency Finance In this white paper: - Introduction - Energy Efficiency Finance Structures, New and Familiar, and Negotiating Key Agreements - Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Applying REITs to Energy…more Clean Energy, Energy Efficiency, ESPCs, Innovation, Public-Private Partnerships	See All Updates »

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