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Trump Claims Power to Fire Administrative Law Judges at Will
The Justice Department said a law protecting the officials from arbitrary removal is an unconstitutional intrusion on presidential authority.
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Personal Jurisdiction Considerations for International Biosimilars Companies
The Federal Circuit recently issued decisions in a pair of appeals that provide guidance about when international filers of abbreviated Biologics License Applications (aBLAs) are subject to jurisdiction in the United States. Specifically, the Federal Circuit held that international biosimilars companies are subject to jurisdiction in the United States when they have submitted an aBLA…
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CHINA: Mandatory Data Protection Compliance Audits from 1 May 2025
Chinese data regulators are intensifying their focus on the data protection compliance audit obligations under the Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL“), with the release of the Administrative Measures for Personal Information Protection Compliance Audits (“Measures“), effective 1 May 2025….By: DLA Piper
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Federal Circuit Clarifies § 101 Patent Eligibility for Composition-of-Matter Claims
In a significant decision, the Federal Circuit reversed the U.S. International Trade Commission’s (ITC) finding that claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,508,502 (502 Patent) were invalid under 35 U.S.C. § 101. The opinion addresses critical issues in patent eligibility jurisprudence, particularly regarding composition-of-matter claims and provides additional clarity for patent owners facing § 101 challenges….By:…
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AI Update: New Lawsuit Highlights the Risks Of AI-Related Disclosures
A recent lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York—Sarria v. Telus International (Cda) Inc. et al., No. 1:25-cv-00889 (S.D.N.Y. Jan 30, 2025)—involves two distinct risks associated with AI-related disclosures: the dangers posed by action and inaction alike. The Telus lawsuit highlights not only the importance of legally compliant…
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Zooming in on AI #16 Open source Artificial Intelligence what are we really talking about and what are the legal implications under the EU AI Act?
What are we really talking about and what are the legal implications under the EU AI Act? The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to significant opportunities and challenges, especially in the realm of open-source AI. The open-source model accelerates innovation by enabling developers to build on existing work and learn from each…
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Jewish Child Care Association of New York Provides Notice of Data Breach
On January 31, 2025, the Jewish Child Care Association of New York (“JCCA”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that an unauthorized party accessed Jewish Child Care Association of New York’s computer systems. In this notice, JCCA explains that the…
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Claris Vision Data Breach Impacts Eyecare Patients of Multiple Providers
On February 14, 2025, Claris Vision Holdings, LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access parts of its computer network. In this notice, Claris Vision explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive…
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Rhode Island’s First Asbestos Verdict in Nearly 40 Years
For the first time in nearly 40 years, an asbestos case was tried to verdict in Rhode Island. This case, The Estate of Bonnie Bonito, resulted in a full defense verdict!…By: Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst Files Notice of August 2024 Data Breach
On February 7, 2025, the University of Massachusetts Amherst (“UMass Amherst “) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that confidential information in the organization’s possession was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, UMass Amherst explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to…
