The BIOSECURE Act in the FY 2026 NDAA is a quiet, sweeping shift in federal supply-chain enforcement that reaches beyond “biotech” and into the tools most companies barely think about like software, AI, data platforms, and third-party services used behind the scenes. As Alex Major and Franklin Continue Reading
Delaware Law Update 2025 Year in Review
Our Delaware Corporate, LLC and Partnership Law attorneys closely follow decisions by Delaware’s Supreme Court and Court of Chancery. Our 2025 Year in Review is a collection of brief summaries of selected cases concerning Delaware corporate, LLC and partnership law issues. Our summaries are intended Continue Reading
FY2026 NDAA: Major Increases to Critical Acquisition Thresholds
2026 New Jersey Legislative Update
With the 2025-2026 legislative session officially underway, the State House is taking shape after a high-stakes election in which all 80 seats in the General Assembly were on the ballot. Democrats came out of the election with clear gains, adding several seats and strengthening their existing Continue Reading
Cracking the Kitchen Sink: FY 2026 NDAA Brings Bid Protest Reforms for Defense Contractors That Lodge Meritless Protests
Venezuela After Maduro: Key Legal and Commercial Considerations for US Companies and Investors
Recent US actions resulting in the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power represent a significant inflection point in US–Venezuela relations. These developments have prompted renewed scrutiny of sanctions, sovereign assets, and future commercial engagement, creating material legal Continue Reading
Joseph Linares Authors Chapter in 2026 Edition of New Jersey Federal Civil Procedure
Joseph Linares authored Chapter 16, Judgements, in the 2026 edition of New Jersey Federal Civil Procedure. The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of federal judgment practice, including obtaining, enforcing, registering, and challenging judgments, along with the procedures for seeking costs Continue Reading
A $15 Million Lesson in Measuring and Managing M&A Risks Beyond Disclosure Schedules
The Delaware Court of Chancery’s post-trial decision in Legent Group, LLC v. Axos Financial, Inc., No. 2020-0405 (Del. Ch. Nov. 7, 2025) underscores how important it is for buyers to scrutinize a seller’s disclosure schedules and ensure that the definitive purchase or merger agreement between the Continue Reading
Swipe Right on Registered Practitioners: USPTO Proposes New Rules for Foreign Patent Applicants and Owners
Traditionally the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed inventors, whether domestic or foreign citizens, to represent themselves during the patent application process. However, the USPTO is now proposing a new rule that would require foreign applicants to be represented by a Continue Reading
A New Year Rings in Major Inventor Data Requirements in China
Beginning January 1, 2026, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) will require inventor nationality and in some cases an inventor identification number for every inventor listed on any patent application filed on or after that date. These requirements apply to all CNIPA Continue Reading