The manufacture and distribution of generic pharmaceutical drugs is a polarizing topic in the political and legal world. The manufacturing and marketing of generic versions of brand-name drugs are allowed in the United States if (1) the generic company obtains approval from the Food and Drug Continue Reading
The USPTO Just Sent You a Save-the-Date — Here’s What to Do with It
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has introduced a new "Pre-Docketing Notice" pilot program aimed at improving transparency and efficiency in the patent examination process. Under this program, applicants for utility nonprovisional patent applications will receive a notice Continue Reading
China Supply Chain Compliance Is Becoming Whack-a-Mole
AI Heats Up: New Executive Order on Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security
Proposed Rule Could Expand Liability for Construction Industry Employers
Shared control could mean shared liability for employers in the construction industry. A newly proposed US Department of Labor rule aims to clarify but also expand the definition of what constitutes a joint employer that triggers joint and several liability for wage and hour claims under the Fair Continue Reading
Governance Disputes: Delaware Court of Chancery Reiterates Distinction between Voting Agreements and Proxy Agreements
Ropko v. McNeill, C.A. No. 2024-1193-PAF (Del. Ch. Mar. 16, 2026) The Delaware Court of Chancery’s decision in Ropko v. McNeill, C.A. No. 2024-1193-PAF (Del. Ch. Mar. 16, 2026) addressed an important question in the context of limited liability company (LLC) governance disputes—namely, whether a Continue Reading
OHA Remands 8(a) Suspension Built on Hidden-Camera Video
Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II: No Shipper Liability Expansion
Key Takeaways It is with some amusement that I read the hailstorm of comments regarding the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II. What has surprised me most is certain reactions, particularly regarding the potential liability of shippers. There has been Continue Reading
New Jersey 2025 Regulatory Updates: Part 2
Part 2 of our 2025 New Jersey Regulatory Update summarizes recently adopted rules and amendments affecting healthcare providers, long-term care facilities, residential operators, and licensed professionals. To read Part 1 of our update, click here. Sexual Misconduct Prevention On May 5, Continue Reading
Compliance Note No. 16: Pre-election Notice Requirements
With the primary election less than a week away, county party committees and other PACs need to be aware of which contributions and expenditures must be reported to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) within 24 hours. ELEC has recently focused many of its enforcement actions on Continue Reading