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Antitrust and Competition Life Sciences Year in Review 2025

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After four years of unpredictably aggressive—and often controversial—merger review, the expectations were that under the new leadership, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s review of life sciences transactions would return...more

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Federal Circuit Review | January 2026

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Knobbe Martens’ 2025 Federal Circuit Year in Review report, covering over 50 of the most noteworthy patent-related Federal Circuit decisions issued last year, is now available! The report provides in-depth analysis from...more

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Congress Enacts AI Provisions in Five-Bill Spending Package

On February 3, 2026, the House passed the Senate-approved fiscal year (FY) 2026 five-bill spending package (H.R. 7148) via a vote of 217-214, sending the measure to President Trump and ending the partial government shutdown....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for February 2026 Meeting

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announced that it will hold its February Open Meeting on Wednesday, February 18 at 10:30 a.m. ET. Details on the four items expected to be considered at the Open...more

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SEC, CFTC Launch Unified "Project Crypto"

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On January 29, 2026, the SEC and CFTC jointly announced Project Crypto, transforming what had been an internal SEC initiative launched in 2025 into a landmark inter-agency collaboration to unify digital asset regulation in...more

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The Next Era of Aerospace Advancement: AI Optimizing Operations, Safety, and Strategy

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AI has become a buzzword synonymous with transformation, revolution, and innovation. Some industries are closer to effectively implementing AI solutions than others, due to the nature of their work and the complexity of the...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Gouvernail des données de Blakes : Hiver 2026

Voici l’édition de l’hiver 2026 de l’infolettre Gouvernail des données de Blakes, une publication du groupe Protection de la vie privée et des données de Blakes, que nous publions à la suite de la Semaine de la protection des...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

NSCEB Fact Sheet Offers Biotechnology Solutions for Critical Minerals

On February 4, 2026, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced the release of a fact sheet on biotechnology solutions for critical minerals. NSCEB notes that the United States is overly...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Abusive Images Are Posted on an Online Platform—Now What?

A horrific new story hits our feeds every day. Social media platforms and other online spaces are drowning in a flood of abusive generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) content. Like with anything on the internet, users...more

Morgan Lewis

Using AI to Improve Safety: Managing the Legal Risks Alongside the Benefits

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful tool in workplace safety programs—but its use also raises complex legal and governance questions. This Insight examines how employers can integrate AI into safety...more

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2025 PTAB Year in Review Analysis & Trends | 6TH EDITION

In 2025, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) experienced significant procedural and substantive changes. Under new leadership at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a series of developments reshaped...more

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Summary of FTC's Workshop Examining Age Verification Technologies

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The Federal Trade Commission recently held The Age Verification Workshop to examine issues on a wide range of issues related to age verification and estimation technologies. The biggest takeaway from the January 28 workshop...more

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Trending in Telehealth: January 2026

Trending in Telehealth highlights monthly state legislative and regulatory developments that impact healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists, and technology companies that deliver and...more

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SEC Staff Provides Its Views on Taxonomies Associated With Tokenized Securities

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On January 28, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") Divisions of Corporation Finance, Investment Management, and Trading and Markets (collectively, the "Staff") issued a statement (the "Statement") providing...more

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UK’s Data Use and Access Act (2025) data protection provisions come into force

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On 5 February 2026, many of the key reforms to UK data protection law will take effect. They are being introduced through the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (“DUAA”), which is intended to simplify and streamline various parts...more

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Sameness: No Longer Just Yes or No for ANDA Applicants

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On February 3, 2026, President Trump signed H.R.7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, into law. Section 6703 of the Act, “Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications,” amends the Federal Food, Drug, and...more

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Statement on Tokenized Securities

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On January 28, 2026, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance, the Division of Investment Management, and the Division of Trading and Markets of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (collectively, the SEC staff)...more

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The AI Regulation Landscape for 2026: What Legal and Compliance Leaders Need to Know

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Artificial intelligence regulation is evolving at a rapid pace. After several years of guidance documents, executive orders, pilot frameworks, and fragmented state activity, 2026 could be a year “where the rubber meets the...more

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Renewable Energy Update 2.5.26

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The Imperial County Board of Supervisors in southeastern California has approved several resolutions and zone changes for the Seville 4 and Seville 5 solar and battery storage projects....more

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What You Need to Know About ChatGPT Ads for Law Firms

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ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022, quickly changing how people search for and consume information. Since then, legal marketers have been exploring how to use the platform to gain efficiency, see around blind spots,...more

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The BR Privacy & Security Download: February 2026

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Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR Privacy & Security Download, the digital newsletter of Blank Rome’s Privacy, Security & Data Protection practice. ...more

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ADGM Court’s Judgment Serves as a Warning Regarding Proper Use of AI

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Court has issued a detailed costs judgment that doubles as a practical guide for lawyers on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in litigation....more

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The DSA and GDPR: 5 Ways These Laws Work Together

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On September 11, 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted guidelines on the interplay between the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)....more

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PTAB/USPTO Update - February 2026

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On January 13, USPTO announced the design of SPARK, a new pilot program to incentivize meaningful participation by U.S. small and medium-sized businesses, universities, and non-profits in standards development organizations...more

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Federal Circuit Patent Watch: Patent Related to Web Conferencing Systems Found Patent-Ineligible

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Precedential and Key Federal Circuit Opinions - U.S. PATENT NO. 7,679,637 LLC v. GOOGLE LLC [OPINION] (2024‑1520, 01/22/2026) (Moore, Hughes, Stoll) - Moore, C.J. The Court affirmed the district court’s dismissal of U.S....more

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