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
Semiconductors: Another Link to Ever-Extending Curation of the Federal Supply Chain
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
Don’t Put Your Background IP into It: Protecting What’s Yours
When “Reasonable” Means More Than a Weekend: GAO Sustains Protest Over Compressed Response Times
Legal Theories In Social Media Verdicts Hold Clues On Impact
In his latest article published in Law360, Mark Morgan examines how landmark jury verdicts against Meta and other social media platforms are reshaping the legal landscape for social media litigation and could influence the future of claims involving youth mental health, consumer protection, and Continue Reading
Like It or Not, NIL Is Here to Stay
March Madness is in full swing, which means the start of the signing period for student-athletes is just around the corner. Amid the excitement, however, looms the ever-evolving Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rules and regulations. Universities, student-athletes, and their parents continue to Continue Reading
Feature Comment: Flag on the Field: Artificial Intelligence and the State of Play in Federal Contracting
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