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Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Addressing the Challenges of Open-Source Software in Technology Transactions

Open-source software (OSS), by its nature, is sometimes overlooked as part of technology transactions. OSS is often a key aspect of a business’s software ecosystem, whether it is used in internal systems or forms a...more

Morgan Lewis - Power & Pipes

DOE Large Load Interconnection Proposal Risks Regulatory Collision Course

The expansion of energy-intensive technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, has placed unprecedented demands on the electricity grid. These large loads often require vast sums of firm energy and seek...more

Hogan Lovells

FDA Announces “plausible Mechanism” Approval Pathway for Certain Personalized Therapies, With Few Details

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Late on Wednesday, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary and Center for Biologics Evaluation & Research (CBER) Director Vinay Prasad published an article in the New England Journal of Medicine...more

Perkins Coie

New OTC Drug and Sunscreen Provisions Passed in Congress

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In the Continuing Resolution and Appropriations Package (H.R. 5371), enacted into law on November 12, 2025, Congress included several new provisions regarding over-the-counter (OTC) drug and sunscreen products....more

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President Trump Approves Short-Term Renewal of CISA 2015

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Congress included in the appropriations bill of November 12, 2025, an extension of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015), 6 U.S.C. §§ 1501–10, through January 30, 2026....more

Jones Day

Securities on a Sliding Scale: Inside "Project Crypto's" New Approach to Digital Assets

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On November 12, 2025, Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Chairman Paul S. Atkins spoke at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia regarding the SEC's "Project Crypto" initiative, which aims to create a clear and...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Finalized Changes to Medicare Payment Rules: Key Takeaways for Life Sciences Companies

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently finalized a Medicare payment rule with significant implications for life sciences companies, particularly biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers....more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

Design Patent Quick Facts

Are useful to protect the design of nearly every type of product from smartphones to the retail stores that sell them; from pharmaceuticals to medical devices; and from running shoes to construction equipment....more

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AI Search Optimization for IP Law Firms: Why Traditional SEO Won’t Be Enough in 2026

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If your intellectual property firm isn’t optimized for modern AI search platforms, you’re missing critical opportunities during key moments of the client decision journey....more

Carr Maloney P.C.

Emerging Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Construction

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Just as in most other sectors of business, it is unquestionable that Artificial Intelligence is transforming the construction industry. AI is affecting how construction workflows are prepared, how real-time decisions are...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

U.S. Cybersecurity Sector Report - Q3 2025

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Q3 2025 is up +14% from last quarter, a sign that the market is becoming more active, driven by managed & IT services that help organizations to outsource their cybersecurity needs, which has become increasingly important as...more

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AI with Boundaries – Responsible Innovation for SMBs

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For many compliance leaders, the rise of artificial intelligence feels both exciting and uncertain. You can see the potential – faster insights, streamlined reporting, predictive analytics – but also the risk of losing...more

BakerHostetler

UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill Introduced into Parliament

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On November 12, 2025, the long-awaited Cyber Security and Resilience Bill was introduced in Parliament, marking a significant step forward in the UK’s approach to protecting critical cyber infrastructure and managing cyber...more

Knobbe Martens

PTAB Update | October 2025

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USPTO Proposes Rule and Director Implements Policy Likely to Limit Multiple Patent Validity Challenges Ted M. Cannon On Friday, October 17, the USPTO published a proposed rule that, if implemented, would likely reduce filings...more

Holland & Knight LLP

CMMC Regulations: Key Questions and Answers for Defense Contractors

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On Nov. 10, 2025, the long-awaited final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program became effective. This rule,...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

DoD Begins Phased Implementation of CMMC Final Rule: Key Actions for Contractors

On November 10, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD), also referred to as the Department of War (DoW), officially began rolling out its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Final Rule, marking the start of the...more

Knobbe Martens

Nothing Unusual With Recusal Refusal

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Centripetal Networks, LLC, v. Palo Alto Networks, Inc. - Before Moore, Hughes, and Cunningham. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Despite affirming the denial of Centripetal’s recusal motion as untimely and...more

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FDA Seeks Guidance from the Digital Health Advisory Committee on AI: Considerations for Innovators of Digital Mental Health...

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On Nov. 6, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Digital Health Advisory Committee (DHAC) convened to discuss the promise and evolving challenges of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)-Enabled Digital Mental Health...more

Venable LLP

They’re Here! The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements for DoD Solicitations and Contracts Are Live. What Does...

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This alert serves to remind contractors of the much-ballyhooed Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and updates our previous articles on the Department of Defense’s (DoD) proposed CMMC Program rule and DoD’s...more

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The Importance of Geotechnical Instrumentation Monitoring in Forensic Investigation

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A discussion about the importance of instrumentation in geotechnical engineering would be incomplete without referring to Professor R. Peck’s landmark paper titled “Advantages and Limitations of the Observations Method in...more

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Bank of England Consults on Systemic Stablecoins

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As part of the UK’s rapid overhaul of its digital assets regulatory regime, the Bank of England this week issued a consultation paper on the bank’s “Proposed regulatory regime for sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins”....more

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Connecticut Enacts Broad Amendments to Money Transmission Law Targeting Virtual Currency and Digital Assets

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Connecticut has enacted Public Act 25-66 (the “Act”), a substantial modernization of its Money Transmission Act (“MTA”) that brings digital wallets, virtual currency activity, and youth-oriented money-sharing applications...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Getty Images v Stability AI: English High Court Rejects Secondary Copyright Claim

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On 4 November 2025, the High Court of England and Wales (the Court) handed down its long-awaited judgment in Getty Images v. Stability AI,Getty Images (US) Inc & Ors v. Stability AI Limited [2025] EWHC 2863 (Ch). a case...more

Kilpatrick

5 Key Takeaways | Generative AI, Cybersecurity and Privacy

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Kilpatrick’s Evan Nadel recently presented on “Generative AI, Cybersecurity and Privacy” at a special CLE sponsored by the firm. He discussed new developments in cybersecurity laws, the increase in claims under state privacy...more

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DOJ Revives China Initiative Tactics: Investigating Academic Researchers by Targeting Universities Under the False Claims Act

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is taking a renewed and aggressive enforcement approach to educational institutions and researchers with affiliations with China, using the False Claims Act (FCA) to impose liability....more

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