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‘Dangerous Cities,’ the Military, Trump and the Founding Fathers
The U.S. armed services have long sought to preserve the tradition of a nonpartisan military.
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Exploring Cosmic Mysteries: How Space Shapes Our Understanding of the Universe
Exploring Cosmic Mysteries: How Space Shapes Our Understanding of the Universe On a clear night, I often find myself gazing up at the stars, pondering the vastness of space. The universe is a canvas of wonders, filled with mysteries that have fascinated humans for centuries. From the twinkling stars to the swirling galaxies, the cosmos…
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Life Sciences Due Diligence and the Interplay with Recent Prosecution Timing Changes at the USPTO
Most life sciences transactions result in intellectual property (IP) due diligence being carried out on underlying IP assets that are often central to the transaction. Typically, this includes a focus on patent due diligence to determine whether key patent assets are valid and enforceable. For many life sciences companies, and particularly for early-stage companies, patent…
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Key Takeaways from FinCyber Femmes Meeting on Navigating AI and Cybersecurity Laws
Hinshaw partner Cathy Mulrow-Peattie recently participated in a panel discussion during the Q3 2025 FinCyber Femmes Meeting, hosted at IBM’s office in New York City. The FinCyber Femmes bring together leading professionals in cybersecurity, financial services, and technology to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and its intersection with cybersecurity laws and…
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AI-Powered Due Diligence: Revolutionary or Recipe for Overreliance?
In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), due diligence is the all-encompassing and critical process of evaluating a target company. It entails validating financials, assessing the risks involved in a particular transaction, understanding operations and identifying the target company’s strengths and weaknesses….By: Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC
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CMMC is No Longer Optional: Final Rule Launches November 10
The CMMC framework defines three certification levels, each tied to the sensitivity of the unclassified information handled in contract performance. Most contractors will fall under Level 1 or Level 2. Only a narrow class of companies working on the most sensitive mission-critical programs will be subject to Level 3….By: Polsinelli
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Italy Passes Its Own Law on Artificial Intelligence: New Rules Effective October 2025
During the session of September 17, 2025, the Italian Senate approved Bill No. 1146-B, entitled “Provisions and delegated powers to the Government regarding artificial intelligence.” The text was published on the Italian Official Journal as Law No. 132 of 2025 and is set to become applicable starting from October 10, 2025….By: DLA Piper
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Class Action & MDL Roundup | 2025 Q2 – Exceeding Every Standard
Welcome back to the Class Action & MDL Roundup! This edition covers notable class actions from the first quarter of 2025. In this edition, the Supreme Court lowers its standards (in ERISA suits), one circuit changes its standards (for personal jurisdiction), and another circuit toughens up its standards (for class certification). Plus, we have our…
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What If the At-Fault Driver Dies in the Crash? How Florida Victims Can Still Pursue Compensation
Understanding what you need to do as the victim of a serious car accident can be challenging under any circumstances. But, it can be especially challenging if the at-fault driver died in the crash….By: Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
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Federal Court Denies Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of California – Plaintiffs allege the decedent, Dennis C. Payne, had asbestos exposure while working aboard a ship as a marine engineering student at the California Maritime Academy in the 1970s. Previously, General Electric was contracted to manufacture and install the turbine for the ship….By: Goldberg…
