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Every Word Counts: Specification Naming Conventions Can Limit Claim Scope
A patent’s specification established a naming convention that applied to terms in the patent’s claims. Microchip Technology filed an IPR, arguing all claims of HD Silicon Solutions’ patent were invalid. The challenged patent was directed to a method of forming local-circuit interconnects by “depositing a second film … comprising tungsten.”…By: Knobbe Martens
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2025 Perspectives in Private Equity: Cross-border Investment Review and New Restrictions
Navigating the complex landscape of foreign investment review is crucial for private equity (PE) firms operating in an international landscape. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) continues to be aggressive, maintaining a high volume of reviews and more frequently taking action to address identified national security risk. In particular, the following……By:…
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Artificial Intelligence and Compliance: Preparing for the Future of AI Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Artificial Intelligence has rapidly moved from theoretical to transformational, profoundly changing how businesses operate across industries. While the benefits of AI, particularly Generative AI (genAI), are monumental, these technologies introduce a new range of risks. Compliance professionals are contending with an evolving regulatory landscape, where staying ahead requires a proactive and informed approach….By: NAVEX
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Generative AI and the Duty of Competence Conundrum
With its promise to generate written work product in a fraction of the time it takes for a seasoned attorney to do so, generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is becoming a regular part of legal work at large law firms. Its popularity has grown so much, in fact, that in 2024, the New York State Bar…
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U.S. Navy Veterans With Cancer from AFFF May Qualify to File a Lawsuit
Veterans of the U.S. Navy who were exposed to Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) and diagnosed with kidney cancer, pancreatic cancer, testicular cancer, or other types of cancers may be eligible to file a lawsuit and receive compensation for their illness….By: Hissey, Mulderig & Friend, PLLC
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Fillmore County Hospital Announces Data Breach
On February 13, 2025, Fillmore County Hospital posted a notice on its website discussing a recent data security incident after discovering that an unauthorized party accessed an employee’s email account. In this notice, Fillmore County Hospital explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their…
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REMSA Health Experiences Cyberattack, Raising Questions of a Possible Data Breach
Recently, the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (“REMSA”) confirmed reports that the organization recently experienced a cyberattack. As a result, REMSA Health is looking into the extent of the cyberattack to determine whether any patient information may have been compromised….By: Console and Associates, P.C.
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Urgent Tuna Recall: Understanding the Botulism Risk
A recent recall of certain canned tuna products sold at major retailers such as Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Walmart has raised concerns about botulism, a rare but potentially fatal illness. The recall was issued due to a manufacturing defect affecting the “easy open” pull tabs on the lids of tuna cans, branded under Genova, Van…
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How Florida’s No-Fault Insurance System Affects Your Accident Claim
Florida’s “no-fault” insurance laws provide certain protections, but in the process, they create a lot of confusion. Even worse, the no-fault system can limit your ability to seek compensation after a car accident. To fully understand how Florida’s no-fault insurance system affects an accident claim, it is necessary to look at what the rules require,…
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Vance Meets Zelensky After Signaling Support for Europe’s Far-Right Parties
At the Munich Security Conference, Vice President JD Vance scolded European leaders for failing to uphold democratic values, and said nothing about President Trump’s talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine.