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On April 22, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a civil enforcement action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against an individual and several related parties, alleging a… more

Amidst continued optimism from the Trump Administration on geothermal energy as compared to other renewable energy sources, some private companies are looking to achieve their stated clean energy goals by turning to geothermal… more

The US Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision on April 17, 2025 that could have a lasting impact on retirement plan litigation. The decision in Cunningham v. Cornell University clarifies that when plaintiffs bring prohibited… more

The European Commission (EC) has adopted a Delegated Regulation supplementing the Capital Requirements Regulation (No 575/2013) (CRR), containing regulatory technical standards (RTS) of the conditions and indicators that the European… more

Media reports about the Trump administration’s desire to revoke the tax-exempt status of prominent charitable organizations recently jolted the United States’s nonprofit community with anxiety over the impact potential changes to… more

On April 16, 2025, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (the “SJC”) issued a decision concluding that a claim based on a negotiated contract providing for indemnification of damages caused by an architect’s negligence cannot be… more

The European Commission (EC) has adopted a Delegated Regulation supplementing the Capital Requirements Directive IV (CRD IV), containing regulatory technical standards (RTS) specifying the general conditions for the functioning of… more

The U.S. has entered a new era of trade protection with significant tariffs now in place..… more

On April 3, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued two memoranda addressing the accelerated use and efficient acquisition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by federal agencies: M-25-21 and M-25-22. The memos implement… more

Given that Hawaii is often considered synonymous with “hang loose” counterculture, perhaps it is unsuprising that the state’s consumable hemp product market has crested in recent years as legislators continue to balk at establishing a… more

The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published its consultation paper (CP9/25) on the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive Organisational Regulation (MiFID Org Reg). The PRA proposes to restate the current firm-facing… more

On April 10, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance (Corp Fin) issued a statement expressing its views about the application of certain disclosure requirements under the federal securities laws to offerings and registrations… more

In this Part 3 of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting,” we discuss tactics and best practices defense contractors should deploy when negotiating terms once selected for an OT award. This is essential… more

This issue of The PTAB Review begins with recent developments at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) under the new administration, then summarizes two recent Federal Circuit decisions relevant to the PTAB practice… more

Generally speaking, insurance producers face fairly routine obligations when procuring cover. Every state imposes a general duty to exercise that degree of care, skill and diligence a reasonable producer would exhibit to his client… more

China experienced positive economic growth last year despite significant headwinds such as trade protectionism and weakening consumer demand. The country’s GDP grew by 5 percent over the course of the year, with a booming manufacturing… more

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a summary of its AI Sprint, a two-day event that was hosted in January which discussed the opportunities and challenges of AI in financial services. 115 participants took part… more

On April 14, 2025, the United States Department of the Interior announced a series of Tribal Consultations. The purpose of the consultations is to address the new administration’s goal of “working to enhance government efficiency while… more

Qualcomm Inc. v. Apple Inc., Appeal Nos. 2023-1208, -1209 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 23, 2025) - For a second time in this case, the Federal Circuit considered the proper role of “Applicant Admitted Prior Art” in an inter partes review. For… more

The new Department of Justice (DOJ) rule governing international transfers of Americans’ information, codified at 28 C.F.R. Part 202, became effective on April 8, 2025… more

Historically, the IRS' Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS) has provided employers structured options for correcting retirement plan failures. Under this framework, certain operational errors qualified for… more

The U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) released final and proposed regulations under § 861 of the Code addressing the U.S. federal income tax classification of digital content and cloud computing transactions (the “Final… more

Virtually every bank’s form lending program agreement we’ve negotiated for our fintech clients has come with an exclusivity provision.  The bank’s policy behind them is simple: We’ve put in the time, effort, expertise and expense… more

The European Commission finally published, more than 6 months after its adoption, its first decision under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (“FSR”)… more

Personal injury accidents come in many different forms, everything from car crashes and workplace mishaps to slips, falls, and sports injuries. Many of these accidents result in bone fractures. These injuries can vary widely in… more

On April 16, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law HB1150 and HB1531, two significant pieces of legislation affecting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and pharmaceutical manufacturers operating within the state… more

This series of questions shared by Paul Grabowski appeared originally as one of two valuable handouts from the 2025 LMA Annual Conference session, 'From Intuition to Insight: Building a Fact-Based Future in Legal Marketing by… more

When it comes to regulating motor vehicle emissions, California has long been different. California was the first state in the nation to enact tailpipe emission standards and as result of its "pioneering" efforts in the space, it… more

On April 18, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) affirmed a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (“district court”) that found four Recentive Analytics, Inc. (“Recentive”)… more

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, unlocking new efficiencies, and enabling transformative business models. Companies leveraging AI to create applications or enhance their… more

Requesters should make sure to double cite to non-provisional and provisional if they require a provisional filing date for prior art… more

In recent years, the utilization of qualified small business stock (“QSBS”) under Section 1202 has grown considerably. Many businesses are formed as corporations at conception, private equity investors calculate the tax benefits from… more

Estoppel certification in reexamination prevents relitigation of resolved issues… more

On April 11, 2025, Judge George H. Wu of the United States District Court for the Central District of California issued a ruling on a motion to dismiss filed by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and Ticketmaster LLC (“Defendants”) in a… more

States’ merger review and enforcement initiatives continue to expand as Washington adopts the nation’s first “mini-HSR” rule. On April 4, 2025, the State of Washington passed the Antitrust Premerger Notification Act (APNA). Under… more

In a watershed ruling, the El Paso Court of Appeals extends "waste" liability under the Nat. Res. Code to commercial disposal well operator—potentially increasing exposure for this critical wastewater industry—while preserving the… more

Host Nick Healey welcomes back to the show Husch Blackwell partner Ellee Cochran and Melanie Durfee, a director of medical staff services for a 205-bed acute care hospital in Idaho, for the second and concluding part of a discussion… more

The Trump Administration is committed to a re-defined objective of fair trade. This will have a significant impact on all businesses, across all operational functions. This is not surprising — for years, the United States has pushed… more

On March 25, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) held a Crypto Task Force roundtable to explore regulatory considerations surrounding custody of crypto assets through broker-dealers and other financial institutions… more

The April Monthly Minute showers readers with some eye-opening case law updates, ranging from a $38.8M jury verdict in a 401(k) fee case, to a pair of cases involving Elevance (f/k/a Anthem) health plan coverage exclusions… more

We are pleased to present our latest analysis on the public M&A market in Germany for 2024. This comprehensive report, prepared by A&O Shearman, provides an in-depth overview of the market developments and key trends, including an… more

On April 17, 2025, FDA Commissioner Martin Makary announced a policy directive to limit industry representatives, who are employed by companies regulated by FDA from serving as official members on FDA advisory committees… more

On April 25, 2025, the USPTO issued additional information in response to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the “Interim Processes for PTAB Workload Management” memorandum issued on March 26, 2025. As discussed in our previous… more

Ashley’s guest today is Theresa Weisenberger, a partner at BakerHostetler and co-leader of BakerHostetler’s Artificial Intelligence practice. Theresa also co-leads BakerHostetler’s IP & Technology Transactions and Outsourcing team… more

Since returning to office for a second term, President Trump has taken steps to reshape federal agencies. Here, we discuss the significant changes that have occurred at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) during the first… more

On April 18, 2025, the Federal Circuit published an opinion in Recentive Analytics, Inc. v. Fox Corp. holding that patents claiming the application of existing machine learning models “to new data environments, without disclosing… more

On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued an  executive order pausing federal enforcement over the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by ordering the U.S. Attorney General to “cease initiation of any new FCPA investigations or… more

The possibilities in the Microsoft Copilot universe continue to expand. Discover the latest Copilot features and related risks you should know about along with guidance on how to better manage them… more

In his administration’s continued quest to “encourage meritocracy and a colorblind society” and oppose “race-or sex-based favoritism,” President Trump issued a new executive order on April 23, 2025, titled “Restoring Equality of… more

The AI bot battles rage on. This round, we test OpenAI’s newest contender, released April 16, 2025: ChatGPT o3. Not to be confused with its leaner sibling—ChatGPT o3-mini, which debuted in January. When we tested that old thing in… more

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned compliance… more

In a recent decision, Germany’s Federal Court of Justice held that Birkenstock’s sandal design was not eligible for copyright protection. The court held that Birkenstock sandals did not display sufficient creativity to be considered as… more

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the… more

On April 22, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) handed down harsh penalties on Fordham University’s men’s basketball program in what it referred to as a Level II “Major Infractions Case” via a negotiated resolution… more

In a section titled “Annuities Securities Products,” FINRA’s 2025 Annual Regulatory Oversight Report, issued on January 28, 2025, addresses regulatory obligations related to the sales of variable annuities (VAs) and registered… more

In 2025, the State of Maryland made its boldest move ever to advance energy storage, as part of a legislative package responding to the resource adequacy challenges that are now emerging for the Free State. Late last year, those… more

The hasty U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 under the Biden administration—and the fallout that followed—along with the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and the ongoing war, have created inflationary pressures… more

In celebration of the release of the 6th edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we are excited to share six essential tips for ensuring compliance in government contracts in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS)… more