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
Artists Cancel Performances over Kennedy Center Renaming and Leadership Changes: What Do Standard Performance Contracts Permit?
Following the decision by the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to rebrand the institution as “The Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts,” several artists announced that they would cancel scheduled engagements at the venue. In Continue Reading
Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Strict Enforcement of Section 220 Procedural Requirements in Stockholder Inspection Demands
In its recent opinion in Floreani v. FloSports, Inc., No. 491, 2024 (Del. Nov. 24, 2025), the Delaware Supreme Court has reinforced that stockholders must strictly comply with the procedural “form and manner” requirements under 8 Del. C. § 220 when seeking to inspect corporate books and records. Continue Reading
Federalizing AI—It’s All in the Side Acts
On December 11, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a new executive order, “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence.” The new Trump AI order follows Executive Order No. 14179, “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence,” which rescinded former Continue Reading
Roomba Knows Where You Hid Your Safe … Now China Will Too
iRobot, the Massachusetts-based company behind the Roomba, a popular robotic vacuum cleaner, recently filed for bankruptcy. While best known for its in-home use, iRobot robotic cleaning systems are also used in offices, hotels, and hospitals. The news of this bankruptcy comes after years of growing Continue Reading