Few matters within patent law generate as much debate as the requirements for written description and enablement. These rules require that a patent adequately describe the invention in sufficient detail to allow others to make and use the invention. Inventors have to consider the rigorous demands Continue Reading
Protecting Critical Energy Infrastructure and Data from Cyberthreats
In today’s highly interconnected world, cybersecurity and good data hygiene are more important than ever before. A recent Joint Cybersecurity Advisory issued by several federal government agencies—including the US Department of Energy—identifies specific threats from Iran-backed actors targeting Continue Reading
Delaware Court of Chancery Dismisses Decades-Old Stock Claim on Laches Grounds
The Delaware Court of Chancery’s letter decision in Gary T. Turner v. Lam Research Corporation (C.A. No. 2024-1308-KSJM) delivers an important reminder that equity aids the vigilant, not the indolent. Background The plaintiff in this case was an employee of Lam Research Corporation (the Continue Reading
DOJ Releases First-Ever Department-Wide Corporate Enforcement Policy
On March 10, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released the first-ever department-wide Corporate Enforcement Policy (CEP) for non-antitrust corporate criminal matters. Historically, DOJ components maintained individual corporate enforcement and voluntary self-disclosure policies. Now, the policy Continue Reading
Music Industry Is Singing the Blues After Court Rules for Cox
Are companies that merely provide Internet access responsible for copyright infringement by their users, even though the users are violating the companies’ terms and conditions of use? This week, the Supreme Court answered that in the negative, issuing a decision that may make it much harder to Continue Reading
Smarter, Faster, Cheaper—The Trademark Office Glow-Up
The U.S. Trademark Office is in the middle of a major tech glow-up. With new online filing systems, enhanced tools to eliminate fake or dormant trademarks, and the potential use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to predict trademark approvals, the goal is clear: make the trademark process faster, Continue Reading
2025 NJ Statutory Updates: Part 2
Part 2 of our New Jersey Statutory Update focuses on bills approved during the second half of 2025. To read Part 1 of our update, click here. Coverage for Prosthetic Appliances On July 8, 2025, the New Jersey Legislature approved Bill S1439, amending P.L.2007, c.345 (N.J.S.A. §§ 17:48-6ff, Continue Reading
2025 NJ Statutory Updates: Part 1
2025 was another busy year for the New Jersey legislature in proposing and finalizing bills impacting health care. In this multipart update, we discuss the new bills and their impact on the healthcare industry in New Jersey. Dispensing Hearing Aids On March 6, 2025, the New Jersey legislature Continue Reading
Compliance Note No. 16: NJ Pay-to-Play Reporting
New Jersey’s pay-to-play law requires businesses with state government contracts to report the New Jersey political activity of the business and its key executives. Businesses that received $50,000 or more in revenue during the 2025 calendar year through New Jersey government contracts must file an Continue Reading
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s First Budget Address for FY2027: Key Highlights
Governor Mikie Sherrill presented her first budget address, outlining a proposed $60.7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget for New Jersey. The proposal emphasizes key priorities including affordability, education, youth mental health, veterans’ housing, transportation, energy, and economic development. Continue Reading