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Trump Has a Head-Spinning Day, but Republicans Want Him to Focus
President Trump’s advisers want him to lock down a message on the economy that will resonate ahead of the midterms. But Mr. Trump is never one to stay on message.
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Exploring Hidden Corners: The Unseen World of Urban Wildlife
Walking through the bustling streets of a city, you might think that urban areas are entirely man-made and devoid of nature. But peek just a little closer, and you’ll find a hidden world of urban wildlife thriving in the nooks and crannies of our concrete jungles. It’s easy to miss, but once you start looking,…
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Rethinking Global Patent Strategy: India Belongs on the List
For many U.S. companies, a global patent strategy has traditionally focused on a familiar and possible short list of jurisdictions, including, for example, the United States, Europe, China, Japan, and South Korea….By: Volpe Koenig
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AI “Chokepoint” Deals Are Reshaping the Competitive Map of the Tech Stack
As artificial intelligence markets mature, the most consequential deals are no longer about consumer‑facing applications or standalone models. Instead, mergers, acquisitions, and major investments increasingly target the infrastructure layers that determine who can compete in AI at scale….By: Mogin Law LLP
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![[Podcast] Inside the House—Managing Risk to Drive Commercial Success (Part II)](https://www.distinguished-mag.com/storage/2023/01/young-muslim-girl-wears-hijab-with-diary-book-isl-2022-01-18-23-55-22-utc-scaled.jpg)
[Podcast] Inside the House—Managing Risk to Drive Commercial Success (Part II)
On this Ropes & Gray podcast—the second in a two-part series venturing “inside the house” to draw on experiences and ideas—partner Amanda McGrady Morrison, global co-chair of the firm’s private capital transactions practice, and Katie Daniels, director of ethics, compliance, and insights at Ropes & Gray’s Insights Lab, former head of compliance for a global…
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Update on the Wave of CEMA Lawsuits (February 2026)
Last year, the Washington Supreme Court issued a significant decision in a class action lawsuit accusing Old Navy of sending emails that included false or misleading information about the duration of sales….By: Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
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Here’s an abstract idea: Patent eligibility depends on what is claimed, not unclaimed disclosure
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a district court’s rejection of Netflix’s 35 U.S.C. § 101 challenge, finding that claims directed to tailoring content specifications for wireless devices were patent ineligible….By: McDermott Will & Schulte
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Living with a Back Injury: Understanding the Financial and Non-Financial Costs of Accident-Related Trauma
From vertebrae fractures to nerve damage resulting in paralysis, traumatic back injuries from serious accidents can have serious—and, in many cases, life-altering—consequences….By: Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
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Less salt application, more liability protection?
Wisconsin lawmakers have reintroduced a bill (SB 1019) that would potentially shield commercial road salt applicators from slip-and-fall lawsuits if they complete state training and use the taught de-icing methods. As it currently reads, the liability protection would also extend to property owners who hire trained and registered applicators….By: Freeman Mathis & Gary
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Navigating the Reinsurance Landscape of Social Media Addiction Litigation
The ongoing bellwether trial in California has brought renewed attention to an unprecedented wave of lawsuits targeting social media companies. These actions allege that major platforms are intentionally engineered to foster addiction and that such addiction causes tangible harm—particularly to children and adolescents. Beyond their societal implications, these cases present novel and potentially far-reaching challenges…