It’s true that violating laws protecting intellectual property, technology and the computer systems in which this information is generated and stored risks criminal prosecution. But these offenses are infrequently prosecuted and, when they are, the prosecutions are too often lengthy, complex and 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
Feature Comment: CMMC Crosses The Finish Line—But Defense Contractors’ Race Ain’t Over
The DoD has finally crossed the CMMC finish line, but for contractors, the race is just beginning. With the Final Rule effective Nov. 10, award eligibility will hinge on a “current” CMMC status in SPRS, backed by annual affirmations and strict compliance. The next two months are critical for getting Continue Reading
Conn. Ruling May Help Prevent Abuse Of Anti-SLAPP Statute
Connecticut's anti-strategic lawsuit against public participation, or SLAPP, statute, provides a unique procedural vehicle — the special motion to dismiss — to cut short frivolous litigation that is based on a defendant's constitutionally protected activityUpon a defendant's showing that 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
Summer Sun, Something’s Begun, But (Oh, Oh) Those FAR Part 12 Rewrites
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
Building Costs and Legal Battles
Christopher Drewry and Kaylin Cook discuss the ever-changing tariff landscape and its particular impact on the construction industry, as many of the tariffs directly affect essential construction materials. Chris and Kaylin share a list of potential disruptions caused by the tariffs, and provide 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