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Cutting Through Complexity: Inside The EU’s Digital Omnibus Package
On 19 November 2025, the European Union introduced two “Omnibus” reform packages, each targeting different regulatory domains but united by a common goal: regulatory simplification across the European Union….By: Goodwin
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Latest Federal Court Cases: EscapeX IP, LLC c. Google LLC
Our Case of the Week concerns an attorney fee award in a lawsuit filed by non-practicing entity EscapeX against Google. Following various forms of exceptional conduct, the Court awarded fees, and then further awarded fees against the attorneys pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1927 based on their conduct in briefing the fees issues….By: Schwabe, Williamson…
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You’ve Received a Notice of Violation from the CPSC – Now What?
Each year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (the “CPSC” or “Commission”) utilizes its import surveillance program, surveys the market, and reviews reports from consumers and companies, to identify violations of the federal statutes, regulations, and mandatory standards it enforces. The CPSC issues thousands of “Notices of Violation,” identifying alleged violations and requesting that the…
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Maduro Faces His Ultimate Fight as Trump Threatens Military Action in Venezuela
President Trump’s threat of military action has confronted President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela with the gravest challenge of his crisis-ridden reign.
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In Photos and Video: Devastating Floods Swamp Parts of Asia
Images of the destruction caused by storms that have torn through South and Southeast Asia.
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Thousands Greet Pope Leo as He Prays Near Site of Beirut Port Blast
A waterfront Mass in the Lebanese capital capped the pope’s three-day visit to the Middle Eastern nation with the largest proportion of Christians.
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Marcos vs. Marcos: The New Front in Philippine Politics
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is under fire for an enormous graft scandal that is unfolding under his watch. One prominent voice is his sister Senator Imee Marcos.
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Putin and Witkoff Meet in Russia as U.S. Pushes Ukraine Deal
The two sides did not reach any specific compromises, an aide to President Vladimir V. Putin said, as the United States pushes a plan to end the war in Ukraine.
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Join Chaz Ebert at the Critic’s Cut 2025 Event at FACETS
RogerEbert.com Publisher Chaz Ebert will appear at FACETS this Thursday, December 4, alongside host Lee Shoquist, filmmaker Bing Liu (“Minding the Gap“) and critic Michael Phillips, discussing the best films of 2025. You can even vote for your favorite films and participate in an auction to support the FACETS mission. Get tickets here and check out the auction…
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Palm Springs Film Festival Announces 2026 Lineup
The 2026 Palm Springs Film Festival has announced the 169 films that make up its 2026 program, including 53 premieres. The event unfolds from January 2 to January 12, 2026, and will also include 44 International Feature film Oscar candidates, often serving as a great platform for Academy voters to catch up with that category.…