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In the recent case of Bank, et al. v. Lee, the New Jersey Appellate Division addressed a significant procedural issue regarding the timing for parties to file a motion to dismiss pursuant to New Jersey Court Rule 4:6-2(e)....more
On March 26, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office released a memorandum introducing a new interim process for handling institution decisions in inter partes reviews (IPRs) and post-grant reviews (PGRs). The Office just...more
In a move designed to close a gap in its robocall mitigation efforts, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) at its April 29 Open Meeting that seeks comment on...more
Key Takeaway: The USPTO has reinstated earlier discretionary denial standards (including Fintiv) and introduced a new two-phase review process, which is expected to lead to more frequent denials of IPR petitions. Both patent...more
Each year, all Florida corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships (either domestic entities or foreign entities qualified to do business in Florida) are required to...more
In South Carolina, government contracting can be a lucrative opportunity for businesses, but it comes with its share of challenges — one of which is dealing with bid protests. Whether you’re an established contractor or new...more
Beginning May 13, 2025, the window between paying the issue fee and your patent officially issuing will become much shorter....more
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued two memoranda reshaping the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) approach to discretionary denials for parallel proceedings....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...more
Washington Cnty. Sch. Bd. v. Davis, 50 Fla. L. Weekly D247 (Fla. 1st DCA Jan. 23, 2025) - A trial court’s denial of summary judgment was overturned after an appellate court found that a job applicant failed to meet the...more
The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on opportunities to reform transportation regulations. The comment period ends next week. This effort is part of President Trump’s “Ten for One” regulatory...more
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications chart in May 2025. The Final Action Dates chart shows no movement except for a...more
The annual reporting requirements for Pennsylvania entities and associations have changed with some upcoming deadlines. On or before June 30, 2025, Pennsylvania domestic or foreign corporations, including both for-profit and...more
If you do business in the city of San Francisco pay attention. Certain employers are covered by the Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) and/or the Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and are required to submit an annual reporting...more
In 2021, California enacted the SB 343 – “Truth in Recycling Law” – which generally prohibits companies from using the “chasing arrows” symbol or otherwise implying that a product or package is recyclable, unless the...more
On September 27, 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted “EDGAR Next,” a collection of rule and form amendments intended to streamline access to, and management of, accounts on the SEC’s...more
On April 3, 2025, the Department of Labor issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2025-02 (the FAB), providing initial guidance and updated models for defined benefit plan Annual Funding Notices that comply with the notice...more
Key Takeaways - What is Happening? The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) published for public comment its proposed 2026 Construction Stormwater General Permit (CSWGP), which authorizes stormwater discharges...more
To most, the month of May means the start of Spring and warm weather. But to Suffolk County property owners, the month of May means Spring, warm weather AND the real property tax grievance filing period. As always, the...more
What Happened? On April 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued Circular 26-25-2 (the Circular), which announces that the VA’s Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program is winding down. As of...more
Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DB and hybrid pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings and to support the legal update item on...more
And eight FAQs about preparing your data. According to documents recently filed with the Office of Management and Budget, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is moving forward with the collection of 2024 employment...more
Employers subject to San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance or the Health Care Security Ordinance are required to submit the Employer Annual Report Form to the San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) by May...more
On April 17, Montana enacted SB 488 (the “Act”) which amends the Montana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 to include false, misleading or otherwise deceptive consumer reviews or testimonials. The Act...more
Last week, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) issued a list of FAQs related to the new bifurcated process for discretionary denial established in the March 26 memorandum issued by Acting Director Stewart. The FAQs...more