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With Election Day 2 Weeks Away, 15 Million Voters Have Already Cast a Ballot
Since the pandemic, early voting has become a broadly accepted part of American elections. But it is difficult to glean partisan advantage.
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The Many Links Between Project 2025 and Trump’s World
Former president Donald J. Trump has attempted to distance himself from Project 2025, the conservative policy initiative. But well over half of its contributors have worked for him, and many of its policies overlap with his.
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In Trump Ad, ‘Not a Thing That Comes to Mind’ Ties Harris to Biden’s Liabilities
Kamala Harris’s hesitancy to put daylight between her and President Biden gave Donald Trump’s campaign a big opening.
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Two Theories for Why the Polls Failed in 2020, and What It Means for 2024
To make polling better, you have to figure out what went wrong in the first place.
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The Enigmatic Beauty of the Universe Exploring the Wonders of Space and Astronomy
The Enigmatic Beauty of the Universe: Exploring the Wonders of Space and Astronomy The universe, with its vast expanse of stars, planets, and galaxies, has captivated the human imagination for centuries. From the ancient civilizations who gazed up at the night sky in wonder to the modern scientists who study the mysteries of the cosmos,…
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X Doesn’t Mark the Spot: Judge Halpern Denies a Motion for Summary Judgment That Alleged Failure to Comply with Marking Statute
On October 4, 2024, District Judge Philip M. Halpern (S.D.N.Y.) denied Defendant Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Regeneron”)’s Motion for Summary Judgment that (1) Allele was not entitled to any pre-suit infringement damages because it did not properly mark; and (2) that Regeneron did not willfully infringe the ’211 patent. Slip Op. at 1-2. The Court also…
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Legal Issues Around AI Are Real. And Complex.
Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down and discussing the legal implications of AI with a group of General Counsels. This group of GCs represented companies from the Fortune 100 all the way to mid-size enterprises. That said, they all had one thing in common: AI was already impacting their businesses, and will impact…
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Clarifying the Enforceability of Post-patent Expiration Royalties Under Brulotte
A closer look at Ares Trading S.A. v. Dyax Corporation – The August 2024 Third Circuit decision in Ares Trading S.A. v. Dyax Corporation contributes to the discussion of Brulotte and its progeny. Similar to C.R. Bard v. Atrium, Ares addresses royalty obligations that extend beyond the life of the licensed patent. However, unlike C.R. Bard, the court in Ares held the royalty obligations at…
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Lessons From the Suffolk County Ransomware Attack That Apply to All Businesses
In December 2021, Suffolk County, New York, experienced a significant cybersecurity breach that culminated in a ransomware attack in September 2022. The attack went undetected for months, allowing the attackers to install remote-access tools and steal sensitive files before encrypting the county’s data. This incident, which cost taxpayers $25 million, serves as another data point…
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Grappling with Safe Battery Handling and End-of-Life Concerns in the EV Revolution
Safe handling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries is in the forefront of the news this hurricane season due to the increased risk of battery fires following saltwater intrusion from storm surges, and states are beginning to seriously grapple with the question of whether and how to regulate safe handling and end-of-life management of this new…
