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
Feature Comment: Unleashing AI: What The New Federal Action Plan Means For Industry
With the Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan, the Federal Government has made AI development and use a Government-wide priority putting innovation ahead of safety in an effort to position AI as a potential engine of change and growth. Alex Major and Philip Lee discuss how companies can ensure they Continue Reading
Making Hay of the Interplay Between the TAA and BAA—COFC Sustains Protest Against the VA’s Improper Sourcing of a Critical Pharmaceutical
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