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DeSantis Goes 0-for-2 on Election Night
The 2024 hopeful made a dramatic, election-eve show of support in the Kentucky governor’s race, only for his chosen candidate to get clobbered. Another favored candidate in Jacksonville, Fla., lost, too.
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After Years of Political Hype, the Durham Inquiry Failed to Deliver
A dysfunctional investigation led by a Trump-era special counsel illustrates a dilemma about prosecutorial independence and accountability in politically sensitive matters.
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Software as a Medical Device: Challenges Facing the Industry
Editor’s Note: We are excited to announce that this article is the first of a series addressing Software as a Medical Device and the issues that plague digital health companies, investors, clinicians and other organizations that utilize software and medical devices. We will be addressing various considerations including technology, data, intellectual property, licensing, and contracting….By:…
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Don’t Take the Wind Out of Your Sales
You can be denied a U.S. patent if the application you submit to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is not “new” and “non-obvious.” In determining whether something is “new” and “non-obvious,” U.S. patent examiners commonly look at boatloads of prior patents and printed publications….By: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP
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The Digital Pound: “More Likely Than Not”
On February 7, 2023, the Bank of England (BoE) released two documents concerning a central bank digital currency (CBDC), a prospective government-backed digital form of U.K. currency also known as the “digital pound.” The consultative document (Consultation), jointly released with HM Treasury (HMT), describes the government’s emerging vision of the digital pound, including its functionality…
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Guidance for the ‘Burden of Cybersecurity Compliance’ Emerges
Two months ago, the White House released its National Cybersecurity Strategy. Since then, various government agencies have issued new cybersecurity guidance for certain critical infrastructure subsectors. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency and Transportation Services Administration for the public water systems and aviation subsectors….By: Polsinelli
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Department of Justice Expectations on Corporate Compliance Programs Concerning Use of Personal Device and Messaging Applications for Business Purposes
Are your employees conducting business by exchanging text messages on personal devices or communicating using messaging applications? If so, it may be time to evaluate your compliance and document retention policies….By: Burr & Forman
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Montana Significantly Revises Its Product Liability Laws
On May 4, 2023, Montana changed its product liability laws when the Governor signed SB 216, which was effective upon passage and applies to claims that accrue on or after May 4, 2023. Among the changes is the adoption of a sealed container defense and the application of comparative negligence principles in strict liability actions.…
