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AI May Be Rewriting Law Firm Sales. Managing Partners Should Pay Attention
Managing partners and other firm leaders might turn their attention to an operating arena on which most have not yet focused — AI in the sales process. Leaders already are aware of the many use cases of generative AI, but the focus here is on a deeper, senior-level consideration of the technology as it relates…
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CDER Director Dr. Pazdur to Retire, Dr. Høeg Named as Replacement and Other CDER Leadership Changes, the U.S. House of Representatives Passes Rare Pediatric Disease Voucher Bill, and FDA’s Draft Guidance on Reducing Testing on Non-Human Primates for Monoclonal Antibodies
Through our Venable FDA Pulse series, we provide insight into key developments within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency), emerging trends, enforcement activity, and other topics impacting stakeholders….By: Venable LLP
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FTC’s Illuminate Education Order Serves as a Data Deletion Reminder
On December 1, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a consent order against Illuminate Education, Inc. (Illuminate), a prominent provider of educational technology solutions, for alleged failures in protecting student data. The case provides a useful year-end reminder for organizations to prioritize and invest in their information security programs, including taking the privacy-protective step…
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USPTO Issues Memoranda on Subject Matter Eligibility
Late last week, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published three memos addressing its latest policies regarding subject matter eligibility. These included “Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations” from Director Squires to the patent examining corps, “Best Practices for Submission of Rule 132 Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations (SMEDs)” from……By: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP
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Mediation Checklist: Ten Things That Help You Get It Settled
Having participated in mediations as an advocate and as a mediator, I can say that the mediation process lends itself well to the resolution of all kinds of personal injury claims….By: NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)
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Who Is Eligible to File a Dupixent Lymphoma Lawsuit? Understanding Criteria, Timing, and Next Steps
A diagnosis of T-cell lymphoma after using Dupixent raises serious questions for patients and families. Many want clear answers about whether they may have a legal claim and what criteria determine eligibility. This guide provides straightforward information on who may qualify to file a Dupixent lawsuit and what steps to take if you are considering…
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For Your Consumption | November 2025: Ain’t No Rest for the Plaintiffs
In the November edition of For Your Consumption, our food & beverage digest of court cases and litigation trends affecting the food, beverage, agribusiness, and cosmetics industries, a plaintiff is choking on the splinters, faceless pumpkins just aren’t cool, and billions of microbes are miscounted. Bon appétit!…By: Alston & Bird
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Hundreds of Thousands of Thais and Cambodians Flee
People escaped from a deadly border conflict, the authorities said, with some sheltering at a racetrack in Thailand and others near temples in Cambodia.
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Canada’s Northwest Territories Diamond Mines Are Closing
After decades of growth driven by diamond mining, Canada’s Northwest Territories are facing the closure of three major mines and wondering: What’s next?
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Another Front in the War in Ukraine: Who Gets to Claim a Famed Artist?
Looking to shake off Moscow’s cultural influences, Kyiv has been seeking to highlight the Ukrainian roots of Kazimir Malevich, a renowned avant-garde painter.