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New OTC Drug and Sunscreen Provisions Passed in Congress
In the Continuing Resolution and Appropriations Package (H.R. 5371), enacted into law on November 12, 2025, Congress included several new provisions regarding over-the-counter (OTC) drug and sunscreen products….By: Perkins Coie
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President Trump Approves Short-Term Renewal of CISA 2015
Congress included in the appropriations bill of November 12, 2025, an extension of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015), 6 U.S.C. §§ 1501–10, through January 30, 2026….By: Perkins Coie
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Securities on a Sliding Scale: Inside “Project Crypto’s” New Approach to Digital Assets
On November 12, 2025, Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Chairman Paul S. Atkins spoke at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia regarding the SEC’s “Project Crypto” initiative, which aims to create a clear and robust crypto asset regulatory framework to foster innovation, protect investors, increase capital formation, and bring crypto projects back onshore from foreign…
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Finalized Changes to Medicare Payment Rules: Key Takeaways for Life Sciences Companies
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently finalized a Medicare payment rule with significant implications for life sciences companies, particularly biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers….By: Ropes & Gray LLP
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Design Patent Quick Facts
Are useful to protect the design of nearly every type of product from smartphones to the retail stores that sell them; from pharmaceuticals to medical devices; and from running shoes to construction equipment….By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
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California Appellate Decision Solidifies Rule on Standing for Opposing Motions for Summary Judgment by Co-Defendants
The Second Appellate District’s recent opinion in Bean v. City of Thousand Oaks confirmed a clear rule that co-defendants may oppose another defendant’s motion for summary judgment (MSJ) even without having filed a cross-complaint against the moving defendant, so long as their interests are adverse….By: Clark Hill PLC
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Teacher’s $10 Million Jury Award in School Shooting Case Highlights Administrators’ Duties to Heed Violence Threats
An elementary school teacher shot by a six-year-old student was recently awarded $10 million in damages by a jury in Virginia, according to multiple reports. The case was brought against the former assistant principal, who allegedly failed to act on a warning that the student had a gun….By: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,
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What Is Defamation?
Defamation refers to a false statement made about someone that injures their reputation. It is a type of tort that allows the injured party to seek compensation for damage caused to their reputation, emotional well-being, or livelihood….By: JUSTICENTER
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Kenyan Workers Get Abused Abroad. The President’s Family and Allies Profit.
President William Ruto’s government acts as an arm of an industry whose leaders compare women to dogs and blame them for their own abuse, a Times investigation found.
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Hurricane Melissa Leaves Behind a Staggering Homelessness Toll in Jamaica
Two weeks after Hurricane Melissa wrecked western Jamaica, officials are beginning to grapple with the challenge of trying to find housing for thousands of families.
