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Federal Circuit Review | August 2024
Specify the Steps of Information Manipulation or Lose under § 101 – In Mobile Acuity Ltd. v. Blippar Ltd. Appeal No. 22-2216, the Federal Circuit held that patent claims that merely recite result-orientated, functional language without specifying the steps of information manipulation are invalid under 35 U.S.C. § 101….By: Knobbe Martens
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Food and Beverage News and Trends – September 2024
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. USDA guideline encourages third-party certification of animal-raising and environmental claims. On August 30, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced an updated guideline that strongly encourages the use of third-party certification to substantiate animal-raising or…
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Vista Higher Learning Data Breach Impacts an Unknown Number of Consumers
On September 6, 2024, Vista Higher Learning, Inc. (“VHL”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that it was the victim of a cyberattack. In this notice, VHL explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names,…
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HPM Insurance Provides Notice of Data Breach Stemming from Compromised Email Account
On September 9, 2024, HPM Insurance (”HPM”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access a company email account. In this notice, HPM explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information….By: Console and…
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Kemper Sports Management Begins Notifying Consumers of April 2024 Data Breach
On September 9, 2024, Kemper Sports Management, LLC (“KemperSports”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access certain information that was stored on the company’s computer network. In this notice, KemperSports explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being…
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Middle East Crisis: Rescuers Struggle to Reach Victims After Israel Targets Militants in Tent Camp
Israeli forces said they struck at Hamas militants in an area crowded with civilians. The Gazan Health Ministry said at least 19 people were confirmed dead, and more were buried in the rubble.
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How Nail Salons Lift Morale in Ukraine
In Ukraine, even a visit for a manicure, which often involves navigating power outages and air-raid sirens, can turn into an act of defiance.
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‘Ivan the Troll’ Has Made a 3-D-Printed Gun, the FGC-9, Go Viral
From his Illinois home, he champions guns for all. The Times confirmed his real name and linked the firearm he helped design to terrorists, drug dealers and freedom fighters in at least 15 countries.
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Fearing Airstrikes, Gaza School Shelters Try to Bar Hamas and Others
Residents, already forced to flee their homes by intense bombardment, want to avoid becoming a target for Israeli forces hunting Hamas.
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Dominique Pelicot, on Trial in Mass Rape Case in France, Taken to Hospital
Dominique Pelicot, 71, was due to testify on Tuesday over charges he invited dozens of men to his home to abuse his wife, Gisèle Pelicot. His condition was not immediately clear.
