Nintendo was recently granted a patent, presumably related to the Pokémon franchise, that has been drawing a great amount of attention from those in the industry. This new patent, as well as the attention it has garnered, shows how the right patent filings can put competitors on notice. Nintendo, Continue Reading
Important Update – Clarifications Available to Weekend H-1B Presidential Proclamation
First, it is now clear that those who currently have a pending or approved H-1B petition or a valid H-1B visa are not subject to the September 19 presidential proclamation and exorbitant fee. Those people will be able to enter the United States after the restrictions take effect at 12:01am EDT Continue Reading
Losing on Trade, Trump Sows Chaos by Imposing $100,000 “Tariff” on H-1B Employers
This administration’s effort to usurp Congressional authority pivoted from trade to immigration policy late Friday, September 19, 2025. The President issued a presidential proclamation restricting the entry of any H-1B beneficiary unless their employer pays a $100,000 fee for the sponsored Continue Reading
States Continue to Coordinate on Privacy Enforcement
If your company’s marketing plan includes cross-context behavioral advertising (i.e., targeting ads to consumers based on their Internet browsing habits, also known as ad tracking), this alert may be for you. The attorneys general of Connecticut, California, and Colorado, together with the Continue Reading
Helpful Reminders for Patent Eligibility of AI, Machine Learning, and Other Software-Related Inventions
Patent applications for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and other software-related inventions are often rejected by the US Patent and Trademark Office (Patent Office) as being too abstract and thus ineligible for patenting under 35 U.S.C. §101, the patent law that provides what Continue Reading
Power Up: What the AI Action Plan Means for the Energy Sector
July’s “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” released by the White House, contains helpful recommendations for the energy sector as the use of AI becomes more prevalent and, with it, the need for more energy. The plan recommends the use of an existing consultation and coordination process Continue Reading
Navigating the Landscape of Patent Challenges at the USPTO
Challengers striving to beat higher-ranked opponents at the US Open tennis tournament happening now in New York are not the only challengers facing tricky new situations. Parties wishing to challenge the validity of US patents are also facing new situations. For years, patent challengers have relied Continue Reading
A Hole in the Net: Massachusetts’s Six-Figure Penalty for Failure to Spot Phish
Massachusetts recently joined a growing number of states pursuing data privacy enforcement actions, announcing a $795,000 settlement with Peabody Properties, Inc., a Massachusetts-based firm. The property company oversees more than 200 residential properties, including housing for veterans and Continue Reading
What OBBBA Means for Individual Taxpayers: Key Takeaways
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the legislation commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill or OBBBA, which includes many tax law changes impacting individuals. The changes cover a broad range of taxpayer behavior. This alert provides a brief overview of some of the more Continue Reading
What OBBBA Means for Businesses: Key Takeaways
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the legislation commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill or OBBBA, which includes several changes to the federal income tax treatment of trade or business activities. Below is a summary of some of the more significant provisions of general Continue Reading