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Michelle Mancino Marsh, Paul C. Maier, Ehsun Forghany, Erika DeCosty*
One month after the Federal Circuit altered the obviousness standard for design patents in a much-anticipated en banc decision in LKQ Corporation v. GM Global Technology Operations LLC, an Arizona federal judge in Cozy Comfort vs. Top Brand held that the revised test did not warrant a new trial on an $18.4 million verdict issued under the “improperly rigid” obviousness standard replaced by LKQ.
Katia Asche, Sharon O’Reilly, Robert G. Edwards, Ph.D., Lynn R. Fiorentino
On June 20, Costco and Nice-Pak Products, Inc. were hit with a proposed class action in California federal court regarding Costco’s fragrance-free Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes.
Adam Diederich, Kirstie Brenson
Situations involving family dynamics, significant wealth, and fiduciary duties can be ripe for conflict. Disputes frequently arise among owners and managers of closely held businesses, family office constituencies, and other fiduciary-beneficiary relationships.
Douglas A. Grimm, Moyosore O. Koya
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Final Rule banning noncompete covenants for workers is likely to present particular challenges for employers in the health care industry.
Birgit Matthiesen, Antonio J. Rivera
In the latest installment of Five Questions, Five Answers, host Birgit Matthiesen sits down with Thomas Boylan, regulatory director at Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), to discuss the importance and benefits of transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), specifically electric school buses, for public health, climate, and economic advantages.
Matthew F. Prewitt, Michael K. Molzberger, Linda M. Jackson, Lauren C. Schaefer, Alexandra M. Romero
On July 3, the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a decision and order enjoining the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from enforcing its final rule banning most noncompete agreements.
Michael K. Molzberger, J. Michael Showalter
On the final day of its term, the US Supreme Court rejected the principle of “administrative finality,” an additional blow to federal agencies after the Court rejected “Chevron deference” the previous day.
J. Michael Showalter, Robert A.H. Middleton
Governments are increasingly discussing climate change, including resilience to climate impacts and how to promote the energy transition.
J. Michael Showalter, Michael K. Molzberger, Samuel A. Rasche
On the second-to-last day of its term, the US Supreme Court issued its decisions in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Dep’t of Commerce.
Alexandra M. Romero, Matthew F. Prewitt, Linda M. Jackson, Michael K. Molzberger, Lauren C. Schaefer
On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to publish a final rule with sweeping effect, purporting to bar prospectively and invalidate retroactively most employee noncompete agreements.
Anthony V. Lupo, Michelle Mancino Marsh, Lindsay Korotkin, Amy (Salomon) McFarland, Megan A. Rzonca
Nike and Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape (BAPE) have settled a trademark infringement lawsuit over BAPE’s alleged on-again, off-again infringement of some of Nike’s most iconic sneaker designs. The settlement requires BAPE to discontinue some of its sneakers and redesign others.
Pamela M. Deese, Matthew Berlin, Matthew L. Finkelstein*, Emily B. Lewis, Helenka B. Mietka, Yusef Abutouq
The rise and widespread use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) continues to have major implications in the entertainment and music industries, particularly in relation to intellectual property.
Michael K. Molzberger, Paul E. Greenwalt III
On June 27, the US Supreme Court held that when the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeks civil penalties against a defendant for securities fraud, the Seventh Amendment entitles the defendant to a jury trial in an Article III court.
J. Michael Showalter, Jill A. Steinberg, Stephen Blake, Shoshana Golden, Sarah L. Lode
A recent US Supreme Court decision, which grabbed headlines because it involved an abortion-related drug, with potential repercussions in litigation far-removed from health care due to the decision hinging on “standing,” i.e., when parties have been injured in a manner permitting them to sue.
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Roberto Martinez, Heather M. Zimmer
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D. Reed Freeman Jr., Michelle R. Bowling, Andrea M. Gumushian
In the absence of a federal privacy bill, nearly 20 states have passed comprehensive privacy laws. On July 1, three of these states — Florida, Oregon, and Texas — have new laws going into effect, with Montana’s effective in October.
Henry Morris, Jr., Michael L. Stevens
If you’ve managed a workforce during a union organizing campaign, you’re likely familiar with captive audience meetings; compulsory sessions at which managers try to persuade employees to reject the union.
Jon K. Jurva, D. Reed Freeman Jr., Matthew W. Kulju
Recently, the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) which, if adopted, would require “covered entities” of critical infrastructure to report “substantial cyber incidents” to CISA within 72 hours, and to report ransomware payments within 24 hours.
Douglas A. Grimm, Stephanie Trunk, Gayland O. Hethcoat II
In 2021, we provided an overview of multiple federal lawsuits challenging the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) enforcement of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, particularly with respect to contract pharmacies.
Linda M. Jackson, Tierra S. Jones
Earlier this year, a federal district court judge in the Western District of North Carolina declined to award “bad faith” attorney’s fees under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA).
David P. Grosso, Jon S. Bouker, Katherine Kramer*
On June 12, the DC City Council passed the District’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget, which includes a 0.49% increase to the mandatory employer payroll tax to support the Universal Paid Family Leave Program.
Warren Seay, Jr., Rachel E. Collins
When longtime resident Alma Joyce Jones heard that a national dollar store brand was coming near the Village of Bonita, Louisiana (population 164), she borrowed the words of Grammy-nominated country singer Jimmie Allen, “It’s the little things that are big in a small town!”
Susanne Boniadi, Lynn R. Fiorentino
For the past three years, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), the agency governing Proposition 65, has issued several proposed amendments to the Proposition 65 short-form warnings.
David P. Grosso, Starshine S. Chun*
During the 2015-2016 academic year, the US Department of Education identified 7.3 million students as chronically absent, meaning that 16% of the student population, or approximately one in six students, were categorized as being at higher risk of not learning and dropping out of school.
Hanna R. Dameron, Tracy L. McLaughlin, Kevin Matz
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries, offering efficiency, accuracy, and convenience.