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EEOC Puts High Tech Employers on High Alert Regarding Discrimination

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has issued a report that should have high tech employers on high alert. According to the EEOC’s findings, analysis, and enforcement information, there...more

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Artificial intelligence (AI) advocacy in the Federal Court

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In April 2023, a curious law professor and lawyer submitted his “Introductory Civil Procedure” exam to ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, to see how it would score. The results were surprising: ChatGPT outperformed over 70% of his...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

N.A.A.G. 2024 Presidential Initiative Summit Wrap Up

Last week we attended the National Association of Attorneys General 2024 Presidential Initiative Summit in Portland Oregon, titled ​“America’s Youth: AGs Looking Out for the Next Generation.” Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Artificial Intelligence Briefing: Lawsuits, Agreements and Comments – Oh My!

Recent developments in AI continue to highlight its increasing prevalence and the regulatory challenges it poses. The DOJ has sued RealPage, alleging its AI software enables rent price-fixing, while NIST partnered with OpenAI...more

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Getinge Acquires Paragonix Technologies

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Getinge, a Swedish public limited company, announced on September 11, 2024 that it completed acquisition of Paragonix Technologies, Inc., a U.S. company specializing in organ transport products and services. According to...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation v. Apple Inc. (Fed. Cir. 2024)

In a joint appeal of two adverse decisions from the District Court, the Federal Circuit on procedural grounds rejected an appeal from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation ("WARF") in Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Petitions Filed to Add Several Chemicals to List of Taxable Substances; Comments Due November 4, 2024

On September 3, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that petitions have been filed to add the following chemicals to the list of taxable substances...more

Hogan Lovells

IoT update: Implementing the EU Data Act

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The date of application of the EU Data Act is slowly approaching. By 12 September 2025 all IoT providers / manufacturers will need to implement the Data Act. There is still time to carry out the necessary actions to adapt to...more

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Tying Claimed Technological Advancements to Specific Technological Methods Is a Winning POV on Patent Eligibility

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Before Reyna, Prost, and Schall. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Summary: Claims are patent-eligible under 35 U.S.C. § 101 where the written description discloses...more

Morgan Lewis

Going Digital in the UK, US, and UAE: The Latest Digital Asset Developments

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The global digital landscape continues to rapidly transform and bring forth innovative financial instruments and technologies, including within the shifting regulatory frameworks that have shaped the digital asset ecosystem...more

Irwin IP LLP

Design Patent Obviousness Deconstructed

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Explore the evolution of design patent law, from its historical roots to the landmark recent en banc decision in favor of Irwin IP LLP client, LKQ Corporation. This presentation will delve into the foundations of design...more

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Federal Circuit Patent Watch: An Expert Need Not Have Acquired the Requisite Skill Level Prior to the Time of the Invention

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Precedential and Key Federal Circuit Opinions - WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION v. APPLE INC. [OPINION] (2022-1884, 8/28/2024) (Prost, Taranto, and Chen) - Prost, J. The Court affirmed two final judgments of the...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

IARC Releases Its Priority Evaluation List for 2025-2029

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) released its 2025-2029 Priority List for evaluation in April of this year, see Advisory Group Recommendations on Priorities for the IARC Monographs, The Lancet Oncology...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Registration Opens for NNI Webinar on Nanometrology for Continuous and Automated Manufacturing

The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO) is organizing a series of National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) webinars on nanometrology, metrological challenges, and recent advances in three topical areas: food,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Case for Automation: Why Compliance Professionals Must Embrace the Future

In 2024, compliance is no longer just a check-the-box function but a vital component of risk management, corporate governance, and business strategy. As companies scale and regulations become more complex, the traditional...more

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DOL Updates Guidance on Pension and Health & Welfare Plan Cybersecurity Best Practices

In 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued 3 documents outlining guidance on cybersecurity practices for benefits plans, which we discussed in a blog post at the time. The DOL recently issued revised versions of the...more

Troutman Pepper

Enzo Biochem Inc. Reaches Settlement With Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York AGs Over 2023 Data Breach

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Molecular diagnostics company Enzo Biochem, Inc. has reached settlements resolving investigations in relation to a 2023 data breach by the attorneys general (AG) for Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. Enzo has agreed to...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Federal Circuit Lays Out When Expert Witnesses in Patent Litigation Must Have Required Expertise

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In patent litigation, expert witnesses play a crucial role in providing specialized knowledge to the court. In a recent case where Osseo Imaging LLC sued Planmeca USA Inc. for patent infringement, the Federal Circuit...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

The Impact of PubPeer on Scientific Research Misconduct Investigations

Scientists are generally pleased to learn that their papers are being discussed and cited. Discussion on one platform, however, is a cause of consternation: PubPeer.  No scientist wants to learn that their paper is being...more

Array

This Week in eDiscovery: Limiting Discovery | Generative AI Ethics

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Every week, the Array team reviews the latest news and analysis about the evolving field of eDiscovery to bring you the topics and trends you need to know. This week’s post covers the period of September 2-8. Here’s what’s...more

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Cracking the Code on Modern Attachments in eDiscovery

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Modern attachments, in Google Workspaces and Microsoft Office, have long posed significant challenges in eDiscovery. They are not actual files attached to an email or message but are links pointing to files stored elsewhere....more

Dechert LLP

Virtual Reality Check: EUIPO's Bold Move on Virtual Goods vs. Real-World Services

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The phrase “interesting recent decision” is sometimes overused, but in a notable decision, the EUIPO recently addressed a novel issue: whether retail services for virtual goods (specifically, "retail services in relation to...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Alice Patent Eligibility Analysis Divergence Before USPTO and District Court

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The Mayo/Alice framework for determining subject matter eligibility of patents under 35 U.S.C. §101 has long since antagonized both patent prosecutors and litigators alike, causing significant uncertainty in the realm of...more

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC

U.S. Copyright Office Calls For A New Digital Replica Law

In today’s digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly advanced, bringing with it unprecedented opportunities — and challenges. One of the most pressing issues is the rise of AI-generated digital replicas, commonly...more

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EEOC Research Finds Unequal Opportunity in the High Tech Sector and Workforce

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released a report, “High Tech, Low Inclusion: Diversity in the High Tech Workforce and Sector from 2014 - 2022” which highlights demographic...more

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