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USPTO proposes significant changes affecting patent owners’ rights

DLA Piper

On May 10, 2024, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) proposed changes to the rules governing terminal disclaimers to overcome nonstatutory…...

Ninth Circuit Reverses Dismissal of Class Action Claiming Insurer Violated MHPAEA and ERISA

Hall Benefits Law

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed a trial court's dismissal of a class action lawsuit in which group health plan participants…...

From Prohibition to Prescription—DEA Issues Proposed Rule to Reschedule Marijuana

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

On May 21, 2024, The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register (FR) to reschedule…...

First Things First - Initial Steps for Employers Expanding into the Golden State

Jackson Lewis PC

With a state as large and diverse as California, it appeals to businesses. However, the State’s unique employment law requirements can pose…...

Employers of California Workers Face May 8 Deadline to Submit 2023 Pay Data to State

Hall Benefits Law

California law requires all private employers with 100 or more employees and/or 100 or more workers hired through labor contractors to submit annual…...


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