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Canada and Manitoba Sign Pharmacare Agreement Under New Pharmacare Act
Canada’s Bill C-64, An Act respecting pharmacare (the “Pharmacare Act”) received royal assent on October 10, 2024 and established a framework for national pharmacare. On February 27, 2025, the Hon. Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, announced that the federal government had entered into two bilateral agreements with the Government of Manitoba that will provide…
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The SEC Weighs In on Meme Coins
In a stated effort to provide greater clarity on the application of federal securities laws to “crypto assets,” the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance has released its views on “meme coins.” In sum, while the offer and sale of meme coins may not be subject to federal securities laws, fraudulent conduct…
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USPTO Deadlines & February’s Trickery: What Happens to a November 30 Office Action?
As we near the end of February, it’s a great time to talk about something that might seem straightforward—USPTO response deadlines—but can actually be a little sneaky. Why? Because February insists on being the shortest month of the year, and that can make things interesting when calculating due dates….By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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ICPHSO 2025: CPSC at ICPHSO
This second installment of our series highlights the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) presence and guidance at this year’s ICPHSO annual symposium. CPSC had a notably smaller presence this year. Agency representatives at the symposium included Jim Joholske from the Office of Import Surveillance, Stephen Lee from the Small Business Ombudsman Team, and Jonathan Midgett…
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Expanding PFAS Liability: City of Savannah, Georgia’s Wake-Up Call
The legal landscape surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is rapidly evolving, with industrial users now facing heightened risks, even if they never directly manufactured these chemicals. This shift is underscored by a recent lawsuit filed in Georgia by the city of Savannah on February 5, 2025….By: MG+M The Law Firm
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With Cease-Fire Shaky, Israel and Hamas Consider Both Diplomatic and Military Options
As the first phase of the truce in Gaza ends, the two sides are continuing negotiations but also preparing for a possible return to war.
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How Trump’s Canada Tariffs Could Impact Both the U.S. and Canada
President Trump’s plan to apply 25 percent tariffs on Canadian exports is set to start on Tuesday. They would deal a brutal blow to Canada’s economy.
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On Mexico’s Once-Packed Border, Few Migrants Remain
There has been a dramatic drop in the number of people gathering at the U.S. border and trying to cross. Can it help Mexico stave off President Trump’s threatened tariffs?
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Mexico’s Response to Trump’s Tariffs: Troops, Cartels and China
Aiming to appease President Trump, Mexico is hitting China with tariffs, handing cartel leaders over to the United States and using C.I.A. intelligence to hunt down others.
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European Leaders Look for Allies to Secure Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal
European leaders met in London to form a plan to help end the war in Ukraine. But even potential peacekeepers face political and economic hurdles.
