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Jeffrey Epstein’s Estate Got a $112 Million Tax Refund
The estate’s assets have swelled to $145 million, a probate court filing in the U.S. Virgin Islands shows. Much of that won’t make its way to Mr. Epstein’s victims.
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Trump’s Pick for Justice Dept. to Face Questions About Her Independence
Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, will be asked if she can stand up to Donald Trump, who has made it clear that he wants the government’s top lawyer to execute his commands.
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John Ratcliffe Is Expected to Lay Out a Vision for a More Aggressive C.I.A.
Donald Trump’s pick for the agency’s director seems likely to win some Democratic support for this nomination, but how much is unclear.
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Rubio Is in Spotlight on Second Big Day of Cabinet Hearings
Senator Marco Rubio, who is nominated for secretary of state, has a long history of personal and policy differences with President-elect Donald Trump.
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Transportation Hearing Will Focus on Aviation Safety and Infrastructure
Sean Duffy, a Fox News host and former Wisconsin congressmen, would oversee a sprawling Transportation Department that oversees aviation, rail and transit.
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Biden Races to Cement His Legacy Through a Series of Actions
The president has issued policy decisions in a number of areas in the final days of his term, including environmental justice, prison reform and immigration.
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FTC Workshop Targets Digital Marketplaces for Potential Predatory Pricing Claims
During a recent virtual workshop hosted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), academics, trade association representatives, and two FTC commissioners advocated for change in the application of Section 2 of the Sherman Act to predatory pricing claims, particularly with respect to digital marketplaces. During closing remarks, FTC Commissioner and Democrat appointee Alvaro Bedoya expressed his…
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FDA Furthers Efforts to Improve the Accelerated Approval Pathway through New Draft Guidance on Confirmatory Trials
On January 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA” or the “Agency”) released a draft guidance titled “Accelerated Approval and Considerations for Determining Whether a Confirmatory Trial is Underway” (the “Draft Guidance”). The Draft Guidance responds to FDA’s new authorities and responsibilities in administering the accelerated approval program under the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act,…
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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Fee Changes – What You Need to Know
The USPTO has announced fee increases and new fees for patents and trademarks to take place on January 18, 2025, for trademarks, and January 19, 2025, for patents. The increase in fees and the introduction of new fees by the USPTO is significant, necessitating careful budget considerations requiring many applicants to adjust filing and prosecution…
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The EU Cyber Resilience Act – What You Need to Know
The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) entered into force on 10 December 2024. The CRA is the first legislation of its kind in the world that aims to enhance the cyber security of products or software with a digital component that are omnipresent in our daily lives (ranging from baby monitors, smart watches, and computer…
