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How Is the Economy for Black Voters? A Complex Question Takes Center Stage.
Donald J. Trump has been talking up his economic record for Black voters. The legacy of the last eight years is complicated.
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What Keeps Latino Voting-Rights Activists Up at Night? Disinformation
Activists say the nefarious material is more widespread, sophisticated and complex than ever.
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James Carville on Aging, Edibles and His Anxieties About Harris
At 79, the Democratic commentator is the subject of a documentary that captures his musings — and his warning to President Biden — about the toils of age.
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The Art of Astrophotography Capturing the Beauty of the Universe
The Art of Astrophotography: Capturing the Beauty of the Universe Astrophotography is a mesmerizing blend of science and art that allows us to capture the awe-inspiring beauty of the universe. Through the lens of a camera, we are able to witness the celestial wonders that have captivated humanity for centuries. From the swirling galaxies to…
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CHINA: Enhanced and Clarified Data Compliance Obligations on Handlers of “Network Data”, Covering Personal Information and Important Data, and Operators of Online Platforms From 1 January 2025
Additional and clarified data compliance obligations will soon come into force under the long-awaited Network Data Security Management Regulation (“Regulation“), which was released on 30 September 2024. The Regulation is formulated under the existing data protection framework pillars of the Cyber Security Law, the Data Security Law and the Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL“), and…
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To “Nonce” or Not to “Nonce”: Judge Merchant Considers Whether Patent Claims Recite “Nonce” Words Devoid of Structure
On October 11, 2024, Judge Orelia E. Merchant issued a decision construing the claims of three asserted patents in a litigation filed by Plaintiff Artec Europe S.A.R.L. (“Artec”) against Defendants Shenzhen Creality 3D Tech. Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Jimuyida Technology Co., Ltd. (collectively, “Creality”). Among other disputes, Judge Merchant considered whether several claim terms were…
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Colorado and California Get Ahead of Neural Data Regulation
It is often said that the law lags behind the pace of technological development. Yet, while computer chip implants and wearable brain activity monitors are only just starting to show technical viability, two states recently passed updates to their comprehensive privacy laws to regulate neural data….By: BakerHostetler
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When Your Life Sciences Are on the Line: Cybersecurity
Morrison Foerster Investigations + White Collar Defense partner Nate Mendell, former Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, hosted the fifth episode of When Your Life Sciences Are on the Line, where leading practitioners and thought leaders share the insights and advice needed to manage business and legal risk in the life sciences sector….By:…
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PTO Codifies Scope of Director Review in Final Rule
On September 30, 2024, the USPTO issued a final rule governing the process for Director Review of proceedings under the AIA. This formalized the USPTO’s interim Director Review procedures implemented by the USPTO following the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Arthrex, 141 S. Ct. 1970, 1986 (2021). The USPTO expects the final rule…
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Boston Children’s Health Physicians Announces Vendor Data Breach Affecting Patients and Employees
On October 4, 2024, Boston Children’s Health Physicians (“BCHP”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized third party gained access to its network. In this notice, BCHP explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes…
