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Patent Analysis is Increasingly Shaping AI-Driven Target and Drug Candidate Selection Patent Analysis is Increasingly Shaping AI-Driven Target and Drug Candidate Selection

Pun et al.’s recent review entitled “Target identification and assessment in the era of..
McDermott+ Check-Up: April 24, 2026 McDermott+ Check-Up: April 24, 2026

THIS WEEK’S DOSEAdministration’s FY 2027 budget request hearings continue. US Department of Health..
Texas Business Court Issues Important Decision on Corporate Indemnification and Advancement Terms Texas Business Court Issues Important Decision on Corporate Indemnification and Advancement Terms

When an internal company dispute turns into litigation, one of the first practical questions is not ..
From Best Practice to Exhibit A: The Hidden Risk of Workplace Investigations From Best Practice to Exhibit A: The Hidden Risk of Workplace Investigations

Employers love a good investigation story—prompt response, outside counsel, thorough interviews,..
From Fragmentation to Framework: DOL Proposes a Streamlined Joint Employment Rule From Fragmentation to Framework: DOL Proposes a Streamlined Joint Employment Rule

Key Takeaways:The DOL has proposed a new multi-factor standard addressing vertical and horizontal..
Jury Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster Liable of Monopolizing the Ticketing Market — What.. Jury Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster Liable of Monopolizing the Ticketing Market — What..

A federal jury in Manhattan returned a landmark verdict finding Live Nation Entertainment and its..
The CAT’s Ninth Life: SEC’s Sweeping Review Could Fundamentally Reshape the Consolidated Audit Trail The CAT’s Ninth Life: SEC’s Sweeping Review Could Fundamentally Reshape the Consolidated Audit Trail

On April 16, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a concept release soliciting..
Plain and Ordinary Meaning of Exemption Statute Results in Indiana Use Tax Victory Plain and Ordinary Meaning of Exemption Statute Results in Indiana Use Tax Victory

The Indiana Tax Court agreed that a telecommunications company’s use of cell phones is exempt from..
The Clock Is Running: Supreme Court Requires Timely Challenges to Void Judgments Under Rule 60(b)(4) The Clock Is Running: Supreme Court Requires Timely Challenges to Void Judgments Under Rule 60(b)(4)

Key TakeawayOn January 20, 2026, the Supreme Court held in Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited, Inc...
Supreme People’s Court Releases the Summary of Judgments by the Intellectual Property Court of the.. Supreme People’s Court Releases the Summary of Judgments by the Intellectual Property Court of the..

On April 22, 2026, the Supreme People’s Court released the Summary of Judgments by the Intellectual ..
From Opt-In to Ban: Virginia Tightens Rules on Monetizing Precise Geolocation Data From Opt-In to Ban: Virginia Tightens Rules on Monetizing Precise Geolocation Data

Has your business team proposed selling consumer data that includes geolocation information? Not..
DOJ’s Big Win in North Korean IT Worker Fraud Scheme DOJ’s Big Win in North Korean IT Worker Fraud Scheme

On April 15, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that two U.S. nationals, Kejia Wang..
Navigating the Future of US Options Markets: Takeaways From the SEC Roundtable Navigating the Future of US Options Markets: Takeaways From the SEC Roundtable

The US options market is booming, but is its regulatory framework keeping pace? On April 16, the..
Bill Seeks to Expand Access to Federal Reserve Payment Systems Bill Seeks to Expand Access to Federal Reserve Payment Systems

On April 23, 2026, Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) and Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-CA) introduced a bill in the..
Meta Verdict Poised to Shift Platform Liability and Sexual Abuse Litigation Meta Verdict Poised to Shift Platform Liability and Sexual Abuse Litigation

On March 24, 2026, a New Mexico jury delivered a verdict that may well define a new era of sexual..
How the US Supreme Court’s Invalidation of IEEPA Tariffs May Impact European Companies How the US Supreme Court’s Invalidation of IEEPA Tariffs May Impact European Companies

As discussed in a Feb. 20, 2026, GT Alert, the U.S. Supreme Court (the Court) ruled that the..
Artificial Intelligence and Copyright- Where Does the UK Stand? Artificial Intelligence and Copyright- Where Does the UK Stand?

The UK Government’s report on the copyright and AI consultation was recently published. While the..
Singapore Implements Beverage Container Return Scheme Singapore Implements Beverage Container Return Scheme

Effective April 1, 2026, all pre-packaged beverages in plastic or metal containers that are 150 ml..
Legal Challenge Mounted to New Anti-DEI Executive Order Targeting Federal Contractors Legal Challenge Mounted to New Anti-DEI Executive Order Targeting Federal Contractors

On April 20, 2026, a coalition of higher education/academic and minority trade associations filed a ..
A Tale of Two Standards: Supreme Court Lets Conflicting Rules on Third-Party Harassment Stand A Tale of Two Standards: Supreme Court Lets Conflicting Rules on Third-Party Harassment Stand

The Supreme Court of the United States recently denied certiorari in Bivens v. Zep, Inc., leaving..
The Gold Rush Is Over: Navigating the 2026 Hospice Regulatory Crackdown The Gold Rush Is Over: Navigating the 2026 Hospice Regulatory Crackdown

For years, the hospice industry saw unprecedented growth, particularly in hubs like Los Angeles..
How to Protect Your Business from a Counterparty's Financial Crisis [Podcast] How to Protect Your Business from a Counterparty's Financial Crisis [Podcast]

When a key business relationship shows signs of financial distress, your next move could protect..
What VDPP v. Volkswagen Could Mean for Patent Settlements and Marking What VDPP v. Volkswagen Could Mean for Patent Settlements and Marking

A pending Federal Circuit decision may force licensing counsel to rethink one of the most routine..
Virginia Further Limits Noncompete Agreements Virginia Further Limits Noncompete Agreements

Under recently enacted Virginia legislation, employers will be prohibited from enforcing noncompete ..
Second Circuit Clarifies Scope of Liability for Securities Act Claims Second Circuit Clarifies Scope of Liability for Securities Act Claims

In a matter of first impression, the Second Circuit recently affirmed the district court’s..
California Courts Chart Their Own Course on Ministerial Exception in Wage and Hour Cases California Courts Chart Their Own Course on Ministerial Exception in Wage and Hour Cases

Recent California appellate decisions are reshaping how religious organizations may need to think..
Back to the Future: Recent DOL Guidance on Fiduciary Implications of Investment Selection and Advice Back to the Future: Recent DOL Guidance on Fiduciary Implications of Investment Selection and Advice

In the last month, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has released several pieces of guidance..
Final Rule Exempts ICHRAs and Other Account-Based Plans from Medicare Part D-Creditable Coverage.. Final Rule Exempts ICHRAs and Other Account-Based Plans from Medicare Part D-Creditable Coverage..

On April 6, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule formally ..
Texas Federal Court Vacates Preliminary Injunction Based on Initial USPTO Reexam Office Action,.. Texas Federal Court Vacates Preliminary Injunction Based on Initial USPTO Reexam Office Action,..

Yue v. Reaction Labs, LLC, 2026 WL 157144 (W.D. Tex. 2026)Case HighlightsThe Western District of..
DOS and USCIS Expand Immigration Screening Across Visas and Benefits DOS and USCIS Expand Immigration Screening Across Visas and Benefits

The Department of State (DOS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have announced..
The Venerable Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence Becomes Engulfed in Controversy: The.. The Venerable Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence Becomes Engulfed in Controversy: The..

The Oversight Project released an astonishing report today claiming that the Federal Judicial..
Changes to Premium Processing: What Petitioners, Applicants Should Know Changes to Premium Processing: What Petitioners, Applicants Should Know

Over the last few years, premium processing – the expedited processing service available for..
Unblocking OFAC-Sanctioned Assets for Personal Needs and Hardship Circumstances Unblocking OFAC-Sanctioned Assets for Personal Needs and Hardship Circumstances

Economic sanctions enforced by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) are some ..
New DOL Guidance Raises Legal Risk of ESG Investments New DOL Guidance Raises Legal Risk of ESG Investments

On April 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a technical release indicating that..
Minnesota Extends PFAS in Products Reporting Deadline to September 15, 2026 Minnesota Extends PFAS in Products Reporting Deadline to September 15, 2026

Minnesota has again delayed its first-in-the-nation reporting deadline for per- and..
DOJ Announces More Details About the National Fraud Enforcement Division DOJ Announces More Details About the National Fraud Enforcement Division

On April 7, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche released a memo (the April Memo) outlining..
Click to Join, Hard to Leave: FTC Reopens Negative Option Rulemaking Click to Join, Hard to Leave: FTC Reopens Negative Option Rulemaking

On March 11, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an Advance Notice of Proposed..
NRC Finalizes New Optional Licensing Framework for Advanced Reactors NRC Finalizes New Optional Licensing Framework for Advanced Reactors

What Happened: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved a final rule (that has..
DOL Issues Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2026-01 Signaling a Major Shift in ERISA Enforcement.. DOL Issues Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2026-01 Signaling a Major Shift in ERISA Enforcement..

On April 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: Colombian Financial Manager Approved to Strengthen Small Business Growth EB-2 NIW Case Study: Colombian Financial Manager Approved to Strengthen Small Business Growth

Financial ManagerColombo & Hurd secured EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) approval for a..