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The Curious Case Of Human Gene Patents

by Thomas Engellenner | Pepper Hamilton LLP on 5/22/2013

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments last month in the matter of Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, a curious case that does not bode well for America’s biotechnology industry and could overturn 30...more

That’s the Way the Consensus Crumbles: CISPA Splits Natural Allies in High-Tech

by Daniel Corbett, Michael Weil | Orrick - Trade Secrets Group on 5/7/2013

If there’s one thing Americans of all political stripes seem to agree on, it’s the need to thwart cyber-attacks on critical U.S. systems. Just this week, the Pentagon for the first time openly blamed China for hacking U.S....more

"Human Genes" and Patents

by Antoinette F. Konski | Foley & Lardner LLP on 4/15/2013

At 10:00 A.M. on April 15th, the U.S. Supreme Court will entertain oral arguments in the dispute now known as the human “gene patenting” case. The Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., No. 12-398...more

Can You Patent Human Genes? ACLU Says No [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 4/12/2013

April 12 (Bloomberg Law) -- On April 15, 2013, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. The case centers on whether patents may be granted on...more

Right to Work Law Challenged in Michigan

by Michele Bowman | Lawyers.com on 4/8/2013

The ACLU is trying to dismantle a “right to work” law passed in Michigan in December, saying people were locked out of the capitol while the measure was debated. ...more

Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals Upholds City’s Invocation Policy For Council Meetings

by Brian P. Crowley | Franczek Radelet P.C. on 4/3/2013

In Rubin v. City of Lancaster, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s determination that the city council’s invocation policy and practice did not amount to an unconstitutional establishment of religion....more

Colorado School Denies Six-Year-Old Transgender Student’s Request To Use Girls’ Bathroom

by Jackie Wernz | Franczek Radelet P.C. on 4/3/2013

As The New York Times recently reported, a Colorado school district is facing a lawsuit after refusing to allow a six-year-old transgender student to use the girls’ bathroom in a local elementary school. The case highlights...more

Newsbreak: Sexual Predators on Facebook and More [Video]

by Lawyers.com on 2/14/2013

Lawyers.com Editorial Director Betsy Kim gives today's Newsbreak reporting on the Indiana law banning sexual predators from Facebook, a ruling upholding disability insurance for drug addicts and a case of drunk Segway...more

Pregnancy Discrimination Law Update

by Lisa E. Cleary, Adam Pinto, Catherine A. Williams | Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP on 1/29/2013

In an important ruling for employers, the Fourth Circuit recently underscored that the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) does not require employers to provide pregnant workers with special accommodations. Young v. United...more

Troops Sacked By Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Get Separation Pay

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 1/18/2013

Former service members who were honorably discharged from the military under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy are now eligible for full separation pay, thanks to a recent court settlement. The American Civil Liberties...more

Are Human Genes Patentable?

by Antoinette F. Konski | Foley & Lardner LLP on 12/11/2012

As reported in my November 30th, 2012 post, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari to review the issue “are human genes patentable?”...more

Myriad Files Responsive Brief Opposing Certiorari

by Kevin E. Noonan | McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP on 11/30/2012

On Halloween, Myriad Genetics filed its brief in opposition to plaintiffs' petition for certiorari in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. (plaintiffs nominally being the Association for Molecular...more

AMP v. Myriad Briefed and Distributed for Conference - Update

by Donald Zuhn | McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP on 11/20/2012

Last week, the Supreme Court updated its docket for the Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. case to indicate that it has been distributed for conference on November 30. In response to the Petition...more

Myriad Responds: ACLU Asks the Wrong Question

by Antoinette F. Konski | Foley & Lardner LLP on 11/15/2012

On October 31, 2012, Myriad Genetics, Inc. et al. (“Respondent” or “Myriad”) filed its brief in opposition to Petitioners’ (The Association for Molecular Pathology et al., represented by the American Civil Liberties Union or...more

AMP v. Myriad Briefed and Distributed for Conference

by Donald Zuhn | McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP on 11/14/2012

Earlier today, the Supreme Court updated its docket for the Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. case to indicate that it has now been distributed for conference on November 30. In response to the...more

Plaintiffs (Again) File Certiorari Petition in Myriad Case

by McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP on 9/26/2012

Once again, it should come as no surprise that the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Public Patent Foundation (PubPat) filed a petition for certiorari with the Supreme Court yesterday. This time, three questions...more

Federal Circuit Again Upholds Patent-Eligibility of Myriad's Isolated DNA Claims, Holds Diagnostic “Analyzing” Claims...

by Foley & Lardner LLP on 8/16/2012

On August 16, 2012, in the most recent decision in one of the most controversial and publicized biotech patent cases in many years, the Federal Circuit again decided the “ACLU/Myriad” gene patenting case (formally, The...more

Myriad Oral Arguments: Deja Vu?

by Foley & Lardner LLP on 7/22/2012

On Friday, July 20, 2012, the Federal Circuit heard oral arguments in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. (the ACLU ”gene patenting”/BRCAI case), which is on remand in view of the Supreme Court...more

Federal Circuit To Hear Oral Arguments In Myriad Remand Today

by Foley & Lardner LLP on 7/20/2012

Later today the Federal Circuit will hear oral arguments in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. (the ACLU ”gene patenting”/BRCAI case), which is on remand in view of the Supreme Court decision in Mayo...more

Non-Legal Perspectives On Isolated DNA: The Watson And Holman Amicus Briefs In The Myriad Remand

by Foley & Lardner LLP on 6/25/2012

The most interesting briefs in the Federal Circuit remand of Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. (the ACLU “gene patenting”/BRCA1 case) may be those submitted by James D. Watson and Christopher M....more

The Myriad And ACLU Supplemental Briefs On Remand To The Federal Circuit

by Foley & Lardner LLP on 6/22/2012

Myriad and the ACLU filed their supplemental briefs in the remand of Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. (the ACLU “gene patenting”/BRCA1 case), addressing the Federal Circuit’s question as to the...more

The United States Files Its Amicus Brief In Myriad

by Foley & Lardner LLP on 6/18/2012

The briefs in the remand of Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. (the ACLU ”gene patenting”/BRCAI case) were due last Friday, June 15, 2012. While the views of the parties and other amici may be of...more

Myriad Urges Dismissal of “Gene Patenting” Case

by Foley & Lardner LLP on 5/31/2012

Yesterday Myriad urged the Federal Circuit to dismiss the “gene patenting” case on the ground that subject matter jurisdiction no longer exists. Myriad argued that in the alternative, the case should be remanded to the...more

CISPA – Evil Spawn of SOPA and PIPA?

by Sands Anderson PC on 5/4/2012

The House of Representatives has passed The Cyber Information and Security Protection Act, sponsored by Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI) and introduced not long after SOPA and PIPA were abandoned in the wake of a popular uprising of...more

Supreme Court Sends Myriad Back to the Federal Circuit

by Foley & Lardner LLP on 3/26/2012

The Supreme Court has issued a “GVR” in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. (the ACLU ”gene patenting”/BRCAI case), granting certiorari only to vacate the Federal Circuit decision that upheld the...more

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The Curious Case Of Human Gene Patents

That’s the Way the Consensus Crumbles: CISPA Splits Natural Allies in High-Tech

"Human Genes" and Patents

Can You Patent Human Genes? ACLU Says No [Video]

Right to Work Law Challenged in Michigan

Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals Upholds City’s Invocation Policy For Council Meetings

Colorado School Denies Six-Year-Old Transgender Student’s Request To Use Girls’ Bathroom

Newsbreak: Sexual Predators on Facebook and More [Video]

Pregnancy Discrimination Law Update

Troops Sacked By Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Get Separation Pay

Are Human Genes Patentable?

Myriad Files Responsive Brief Opposing Certiorari

AMP v. Myriad Briefed and Distributed for Conference - Update

Myriad Responds: ACLU Asks the Wrong Question

AMP v. Myriad Briefed and Distributed for Conference

Plaintiffs (Again) File Certiorari Petition in Myriad Case

Federal Circuit Again Upholds Patent-Eligibility of Myriad's Isolated DNA Claims, Holds Diagnostic “Analyzing” Claims...

Myriad Oral Arguments: Deja Vu?

Federal Circuit To Hear Oral Arguments In Myriad Remand Today

Non-Legal Perspectives On Isolated DNA: The Watson And Holman Amicus Briefs In The Myriad Remand

The Myriad And ACLU Supplemental Briefs On Remand To The Federal Circuit

The United States Files Its Amicus Brief In Myriad

Myriad Urges Dismissal of “Gene Patenting” Case

CISPA – Evil Spawn of SOPA and PIPA?

Supreme Court Sends Myriad Back to the Federal Circuit

Can You Patent Human Genes? ACLU Says No [Video]

Newsbreak: Sexual Predators on Facebook and More [Video]

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