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G.O.P. Bets Big on Hispanic Voters With New Texas Map
In order to flip five U.S. House seats, Republicans are gambling that they can retain President Trump’s 2024 gains with Latinos and that voters won’t mind their hardball tactics.
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Inside Trump’s New Tactic to Separate Immigrant Families
The practice appears to be a more targeted version of the mass separation of migrant children from their parents from President Trump’s first term, which caused a global outcry.
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Trump to Create Task Force for L.A. Olympics on Security
The group would likely work with Los Angeles officials, who have a strained relationship with President Trump, ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
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Trump Administration to Reinstall Albert Pike Confederate Statue in D.C.
Albert Pike was a Confederate general and diplomat who negotiated alliances with slave-owning Native American tribes during the Civil War.
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How Modern Technology is Redefining Romantic Relationships
In the age of smartphones, dating apps, and social media, romantic relationships are experiencing a remarkable transformation. Modern technology is not just a tool; it’s becoming a central part of how we connect and communicate with our partners. While some may argue that technology complicates love, I believe it’s offering us new opportunities to deepen…
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Best Practices for Cyber Incident Prevention for Law Firms
In our global, digital-first economy, cyberattacks are no longer isolated incidents targeting large organizations. They are a very real threat to businesses of all types and sizes, and law firms are a common target of cyber criminals. It is not difficult to see why law firms are often targets of cyber crime. The information collected by…
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[Podcast] Navigating Non-Competes and Other Exclusivity Provisions in Collaboration & License Agreements and Other Strategic Transactions in Light of EU Competition Laws
On this Ropes & Gray podcast, licensing and collaboration partner Hannah England and antitrust partner Lisa Kaltenbrunner discuss how EU antitrust rules impact non-competes and other exclusivity provisions in collaboration agreements, license agreements, and asset acquisitions. They explain why these rules apply even to U.S. companies, outline the key differences between collaboration and license agreements,…
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Trump Administration Issues Executive Order to Streamline Data Center Development
On July 23, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (the “EO”) that directs federal agencies to streamline permitting reviews, provide financial support, and utilize federal land for the expeditious development of data centers. The action focuses on high-capacity projects for AI and national security….By: White & Case LLP
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Navigating Shockwave Medical: Applicant Admitted Prior Art, Standing, and Obviousness
This Federal Circuit opinion analyzes various key issues in patent litigation, including the role of applicant admitted prior art (“AAPA”), standing, and obviousness. Background – Shockwave Medical, Inc. (“Shockwave”) owns U.S. Patent No. 8,956,371 (“the ’371 patent”). This patent is directed to the treatment of atherosclerosis through intravascular lithotripsy (“IVL”). The patent describes a shockwave…
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New Texas Law Requires Storage of Electronic Health Records in U.S.
Starting September 1, 2025, health care practitioners in Texas are required to store electronic health records in the United States under a new Act. This requirement is found in a recently enacted law that also includes requirements for practitioner’s AI use….By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
