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How Transparency Reporting is Transforming Life Sciences
What is transparency reporting in life sciences? How does it impact your compliance program? I recently had the opportunity to visit with Lucas Croteau, an innovator in the life sciences compliance sector, to explore these and other questions, highlighting the challenges, opportunities, and innovative solutions that are reshaping compliance practices in the life sciences sector…
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Eight on AI: Quick Considerations on Patenting Drug Discovery Therapeutics using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Life Science-Related Machine Learning (ML)
Many life science companies are using AI/ML to identify new disease targets and new therapeutics, predict the efficacy and toxicity of potential clinical therapeutic candidates, design clinical trials and dosing or treatment regimens, and more….By: Goodwin
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Technological Challenges for Regulatory Thresholds of AI Compute
In order to train generative AI models, in particular frontier large language models (LLMs) and multimodal models, it is necessary to perform vast amounts of computations, typically carried out on massive clusters of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) or other specialized AI chips….By: Fenwick & West LLP
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Disclosure of Antibody’s Equivalents Not Necessary to Satisfy Written Description and Indefiniteness Requirements for a Means-Plus-Function Claim Term
The United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (“USPTO”) Appeals Review Panel (“the Panel”) recently clarified that means-plus-function claims do not require that the specification disclose equivalents. See Ex parte Chamberlain, No. 2022-001944 (P.T.A.B. May 21, 2024) (“Panel Decision”), 35–37….By: WilmerHale
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California Uber Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
Uber is a California-born taxi service that relies upon apps on tablets, smartphones, and computers. Requests for service come with a few finger taps rather than hailing for cabs or competing with other taxi riders for attention….By: Maison Law
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Personal Injury Claims Involving Uninsured Drivers in California
In most states, drivers must have automobile liability coverage to pay damages caused by a driver’s negligence. Failure to do so can result in fines and denial of registration. According to the Insurance Information Institute study from 2023, nearly one in every seven automobile owners do not have liability insurance on their vehicles….By: Maison Law
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California Court Grants Injunction to Stop Prop 65 Warnings for Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetic and Personal Care Products
On June 12, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California (District Court) issued an Order granting a preliminary injunction brought by the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), which alleged that the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment’s (OEHHA) requirement for warnings under Proposition 65 (Prop 65) related to titanium dioxide…
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Who Can You Sue for a Trucking Accident?
Trucking accidents can have devastating consequences, often resulting in catastrophic injuries and significant property damage due to the sheer size and weight of the vehicles involved. If you or a loved one has been involved in a trucking accident, it is crucial to identify all potentially liable parties to ensure you receive fair compensation for…
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Pesticides Found in Legal Cannabis Products
If anyone had forgotten about the “Vitamin E Acetate” related deaths a few years ago, this should be a jarring reminder that California still has a long way to go to protect consumers’ health. As cannabis prices continue to slump and operators struggle to stay in business, we fear there will be more sad headlines…
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Middle East Crisis: Strike on Area Where Displaced Gazans Were Camped Kills Up to 25
The strike in Al-Mawasi damaged the offices and residences of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the group said. The Israeli military said it was looking into the incident.