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Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Patent Law Year in Review: Top-Nine Topics for 2025

The U.S. patent landscape is shifting dramatically with changes in administration, impacting policies and the backlog of patents.
Key court decisions are reshaping design patent analysis towards flexibility, responding to evolving global standards.
fromPatently-O
2 days ago
Intellectual property law

The USPTO's AI Inventorship Guidance: A Legally Problematic Half-Measure

USPTO's AI inventorship guidance threatens patent validity by contradicting human conception requirements.
fromIntellectual Property Law Blog
2 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

2024 Federal Circuit Case Summaries

The 2024 Year in Review report analyzes significant Federal Circuit patent law decisions.
The report builds on the previous year's success and aims to keep readers informed.
fromPatently-O
4 months ago
Medicine

Assembling the Obviousness Puzzle: Why Piecemeal Prior Art Analysis Falls Short

The Federal Circuit found significant flaws in PTAB's analysis regarding motivation to combine references and treating prior art references in isolation.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Patent Law Year in Review: Top-Nine Topics for 2025

The U.S. patent landscape is shifting dramatically with changes in administration, impacting policies and the backlog of patents.
Key court decisions are reshaping design patent analysis towards flexibility, responding to evolving global standards.
fromPatently-O
2 days ago
Intellectual property law

The USPTO's AI Inventorship Guidance: A Legally Problematic Half-Measure

USPTO's AI inventorship guidance threatens patent validity by contradicting human conception requirements.
fromIntellectual Property Law Blog
2 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

2024 Federal Circuit Case Summaries

The 2024 Year in Review report analyzes significant Federal Circuit patent law decisions.
The report builds on the previous year's success and aims to keep readers informed.
fromPatently-O
4 months ago
Medicine

Assembling the Obviousness Puzzle: Why Piecemeal Prior Art Analysis Falls Short

The Federal Circuit found significant flaws in PTAB's analysis regarding motivation to combine references and treating prior art references in isolation.
more#patent-law
#judicial-appointments
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago
Law

D.C. Circuit Judge Panel Uses Pauline Newman Oral Argument To Flesh Out Advisory Opinion On Comatose Judges - Above the Law

Pauline Newman’s case raises complex questions about the impeachment process for judges and their ability to fulfill duties amidst controversies.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

The President Looking To Change The Composition Of The Federal Courts

Bill Clinton is the only U.S. President to appoint more women to the federal judiciary than men.
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago
Law

D.C. Circuit Judge Panel Uses Pauline Newman Oral Argument To Flesh Out Advisory Opinion On Comatose Judges - Above the Law

Pauline Newman’s case raises complex questions about the impeachment process for judges and their ability to fulfill duties amidst controversies.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

The President Looking To Change The Composition Of The Federal Courts

Bill Clinton is the only U.S. President to appoint more women to the federal judiciary than men.
more#judicial-appointments
#trump
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump Has Issued 8 "National Emergencies" Since Reentering the White House, More Than Any Other Modern President

Trump's use of national emergency declarations demonstrates a significant bypassing of Congress, raising concerns about executive overreach.
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Trump's criminal conviction won't stop him from getting security clearance as president

A president-elect with a criminal conviction faces significant barriers to accessing classified information vital for national security.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
US politics

Could Trump invoke Insurrection Act and what powers would that give him?

Trump is unlikely to declare martial law on April 20 due to legal limitations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Newsmax Legal Analyst Stomps Out Notion Trump Can Just Throw Out the Biden Pardons: More a Political Statement Than a Legal One'

Trump's claim that Biden's pardons are void lacks legal grounding, according to analysts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Fox & Friends Immediately Dismiss Jack Smith Report on Trump's Election Interference: Nothing More Than a Prosecution On Paper'

Fox & Friends dismissed the detailed report on Trump's alleged election interference as partisan lawfare and not particularly new.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump Has Issued 8 "National Emergencies" Since Reentering the White House, More Than Any Other Modern President

Trump's use of national emergency declarations demonstrates a significant bypassing of Congress, raising concerns about executive overreach.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago

Trump's criminal conviction won't stop him from getting security clearance as president

A president-elect with a criminal conviction faces significant barriers to accessing classified information vital for national security.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Newsmax Legal Analyst Stomps Out Notion Trump Can Just Throw Out the Biden Pardons: More a Political Statement Than a Legal One'

Trump's claim that Biden's pardons are void lacks legal grounding, according to analysts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Fox & Friends Immediately Dismiss Jack Smith Report on Trump's Election Interference: Nothing More Than a Prosecution On Paper'

Fox & Friends dismissed the detailed report on Trump's alleged election interference as partisan lawfare and not particularly new.
more#trump
#trump-administration
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

In Adams Case, Some Say It's Not the Time for Narrow Reading of the Law

The case against Mayor Eric Adams reflects broader issues of justice system integrity influenced by political dynamics.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

There is no such thing as an illegal immigrant' | Mehdi Hasan

The Trump administration's stance categorizes all undocumented immigrants as criminals, which is factually incorrect and relies on a misleading narrative.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MSNBC Legal Analyst Warns Morning Joe Against Prematurely Branding Trump Court Order Chaos' A Constitutional Crisis'

Cevallos cautions against labeling judiciary pushback against Trump as a constitutional crisis until the administration ignores court orders.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dear Jurisprudence: Should Joe Biden Just Add the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution?

The Equal Rights Amendment is facing significant legal challenges but remains a crucial issue for guaranteeing sex-based equality in the U.S. Constitution.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

CNN's Elie Honig Calls BS on Scott Jennings Over Trump Gang Member' Claims: Doesn't Sound Like a Terrorist to Me'

The administration's claims against Kilmar Abrego Garcia lack evidence and create significant legal and ethical concerns.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Andy McCarthy Rips Trump Weaponizing DOJ in National Review

McCarthy criticizes Trump's Weaponization Working Group for perpetuating politicization in the DOJ instead of restoring integrity.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

In Adams Case, Some Say It's Not the Time for Narrow Reading of the Law

The case against Mayor Eric Adams reflects broader issues of justice system integrity influenced by political dynamics.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

There is no such thing as an illegal immigrant' | Mehdi Hasan

The Trump administration's stance categorizes all undocumented immigrants as criminals, which is factually incorrect and relies on a misleading narrative.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MSNBC Legal Analyst Warns Morning Joe Against Prematurely Branding Trump Court Order Chaos' A Constitutional Crisis'

Cevallos cautions against labeling judiciary pushback against Trump as a constitutional crisis until the administration ignores court orders.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dear Jurisprudence: Should Joe Biden Just Add the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution?

The Equal Rights Amendment is facing significant legal challenges but remains a crucial issue for guaranteeing sex-based equality in the U.S. Constitution.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

CNN's Elie Honig Calls BS on Scott Jennings Over Trump Gang Member' Claims: Doesn't Sound Like a Terrorist to Me'

The administration's claims against Kilmar Abrego Garcia lack evidence and create significant legal and ethical concerns.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Andy McCarthy Rips Trump Weaponizing DOJ in National Review

McCarthy criticizes Trump's Weaponization Working Group for perpetuating politicization in the DOJ instead of restoring integrity.
more#trump-administration
#supreme-court
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Law

Is the Supreme Court About to Make Police Violence Much Worse?

The Supreme Court case Barnes v. Felix could redefine accountability in police violence by limiting how force is evaluated under the Fourth Amendment.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Alito and Thomas Have Already Taken the Most-Contradictory Positions of the Supreme Court Term

Justices Alito and Thomas demonstrate a contradictory approach to parental rights in legal judgments regarding gender identity issues.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

Opinion: Supreme Court immunity ruling isn't just bad, it's unconstitutional

The Supreme Court's immunity decision undermines constitutional duties of the president.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Law

Supreme Court Won't Decide Nvidia Securities Fraud Case After All

The Supreme Court dismissed the Nvidia lawsuit, deeming it was a mistake to have taken the case, leaving lower court decisions in place.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Is the Supreme Court About to Make Police Violence Much Worse?

The Supreme Court case Barnes v. Felix could redefine accountability in police violence by limiting how force is evaluated under the Fourth Amendment.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Alito and Thomas Have Already Taken the Most-Contradictory Positions of the Supreme Court Term

Justices Alito and Thomas demonstrate a contradictory approach to parental rights in legal judgments regarding gender identity issues.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

Opinion: Supreme Court immunity ruling isn't just bad, it's unconstitutional

The Supreme Court's immunity decision undermines constitutional duties of the president.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Law

Supreme Court Won't Decide Nvidia Securities Fraud Case After All

The Supreme Court dismissed the Nvidia lawsuit, deeming it was a mistake to have taken the case, leaving lower court decisions in place.
more#supreme-court
#eric-adams
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Lawyer Appointed in Adams Case Says Charges Should Be Dropped

Lawyer recommends dismissal with prejudice of corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams to prevent political manipulation by the government.
NYC politics
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Chad Mizelle's Appearance of Impropriety - emptywheel

The case against Mayor Eric Adams raises serious legal questions about the foundations of public corruption law.
fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Judge Dale Ho Upends Emil Bove's Weaponization - emptywheel

Judge Ho dismissed the indictment against Eric Adams with prejudice, effectively preventing future charges and emphasizing the necessity of timely legal resolution.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Lawyer Appointed in Adams Case Says Charges Should Be Dropped

Lawyer recommends dismissal with prejudice of corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams to prevent political manipulation by the government.
NYC politics
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Chad Mizelle's Appearance of Impropriety - emptywheel

The case against Mayor Eric Adams raises serious legal questions about the foundations of public corruption law.
fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Judge Dale Ho Upends Emil Bove's Weaponization - emptywheel

Judge Ho dismissed the indictment against Eric Adams with prejudice, effectively preventing future charges and emphasizing the necessity of timely legal resolution.
more#eric-adams
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US news

She Has Failed Miserably': CNN's Elie Honig Shreds AG Pam Bondi for Acting Like the White House Press Secretary'

Attorney General Pam Bondi's response to a security leak was criticized for lacking independence and failing to call for an investigation.
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Ninth Circuit Reverses Probation Sentence for Paige Thompson

Sentences vacated and remanded for re-sentencing of Paige Thompson signify judicial scrutiny on significant downward variances from federal guidelines.
Law
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Emil Bove Calls Resignation in Face of Unethical Order "Misconduct" - emptywheel

Clement advises dismissal of Adams' prosecution, ignoring contradictory Flynn case details.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN's Elie Honig Slams Judge for Inappropriate' Jab at Trump: He's Making a Perfectly Reasonable, Good-Faith Argument'

Elie Honig criticized a judge for politically charged comments in a ruling against Trump's NLRB chair firing.
US news
fromWashington Post
8 months ago

Judge Cannon tossing Trump's case raises risk for acting prosecutors

Cannon's ruling could threaten the future of special counsels and federal prosecutors serving in temporary roles.
The legitimacy of federally appointed officials may be increasingly challenged following this court decision.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why We're Talking About the Loophole That Could Give Trump a Third Term

Discussion on the possibility of Donald Trump securing a third presidential term through a loophole in the 22nd Amendment.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

What Aileen Cannon Is Trying to Do With Jack Smith's Trump Report Is Actually Lawless

Aileen Cannon's latest order to block the release of Jack Smith's report on Trump exceeds her judicial authority and undermines transparency.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

CNN's Elie Honig Stunned By Jack Smith Ran In Trump Report

Jack Smith's report on Trump and January 6 includes an unusual emotional defense of his team, highlighting a blend of personal sentiment and legal rigor.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

CNN Legal Analyst Reacts On-Air To Being Cited By Trump Along With Fox News Experts In Felony Sentencing Rant

Trump's courtroom rant challenges the legitimacy of his indictment and shows his reliance on certain legal experts to bolster his narrative.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN's Elie Honig Slams Judge for Inappropriate' Jab at Trump: He's Making a Perfectly Reasonable, Good-Faith Argument'

Elie Honig criticized a judge for politically charged comments in a ruling against Trump's NLRB chair firing.
US news
fromWashington Post
8 months ago

Judge Cannon tossing Trump's case raises risk for acting prosecutors

Cannon's ruling could threaten the future of special counsels and federal prosecutors serving in temporary roles.
The legitimacy of federally appointed officials may be increasingly challenged following this court decision.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Why We're Talking About the Loophole That Could Give Trump a Third Term

Discussion on the possibility of Donald Trump securing a third presidential term through a loophole in the 22nd Amendment.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

What Aileen Cannon Is Trying to Do With Jack Smith's Trump Report Is Actually Lawless

Aileen Cannon's latest order to block the release of Jack Smith's report on Trump exceeds her judicial authority and undermines transparency.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

CNN's Elie Honig Stunned By Jack Smith Ran In Trump Report

Jack Smith's report on Trump and January 6 includes an unusual emotional defense of his team, highlighting a blend of personal sentiment and legal rigor.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

CNN Legal Analyst Reacts On-Air To Being Cited By Trump Along With Fox News Experts In Felony Sentencing Rant

Trump's courtroom rant challenges the legitimacy of his indictment and shows his reliance on certain legal experts to bolster his narrative.
more#donald-trump
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Johnny Depp's lawyer addresses Justin Baldoni's 'bold' and 'aggressive' tactics in Blake Lively legal battle

Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively employs aggressive legal tactics, drawing insights from high-profile lawyer Benjamin Chew, highlighting the evolving dynamics of celebrity legal battles.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Real estate

Enforcement experts fear the wild west of a weaker CFPB

The pause in CFPB activities during an administration change is a routine process that allows for a review of open enforcement matters.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

CNN's Arlette Saenz Downplays Biden Declaring ERA the Law of the Land: Legal Precedent Has Not Changed'

President Biden's declaration of the Equal Rights Amendment as law reflects his opinion but lacks immediate legal force and recognition by the National Archives.
fromArs Technica
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Texas defends requiring ID for porn to SCOTUS: "We've done this forever"

The Texas law aiming to enforce age verification for adult content faces scrutiny for its effectiveness and implications for free expression.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

WATCH SOON: Officials give update after convicted Vallejo kidnapper Matthew Muller faces new charges

Matthew Muller, previously convicted of kidnapping, is now facing new charges for additional crimes, indicating a broader pattern of predatory behavior.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
Law

Legalytics: Big Cases By The Numbers

Case importance can be assessed through measurable elements like dollar value and case complexity, despite its inherent subjectivity.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dear Jurisprudence: Why Don't Voters Care About the Dang Courts?

The coverage of the courts needs to relate more to people's lives and democratic engagement.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

CNN Legal Analyst Elie Honig Says Gaetz Can't Block Release of House Ethics Report

Matt Gaetz cannot legally prevent the release of the House Ethics Committee report, as Congress has the authority to disclose it.
Left-wing politics
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

Devlin Barrett Makes Shit Up about Hunter Biden, Again - emptywheel

Journalism oversimplifies complex legal issues, leading to the propagation of misleading narratives in political contexts.
#presidential-immunity
fromemptywheel
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

"Without Prejudice:" Jack Smith Moves to Dismiss the DC Case - emptywheel

The indictment against Donald Trump must be dismissed due to the categorical prohibition on indicting a sitting President.
fromAbove the Law
11 months ago
Law

Kayleigh McEnany Shows Off Harvard Law Degree Asking Why State Criminal Cases Aren't In Federal Court

Former Trump press secretary in legal analysis controversy due to misconceptions about federal courts and presidential immunity.
fromemptywheel
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

"Without Prejudice:" Jack Smith Moves to Dismiss the DC Case - emptywheel

The indictment against Donald Trump must be dismissed due to the categorical prohibition on indicting a sitting President.
fromAbove the Law
11 months ago
Law

Kayleigh McEnany Shows Off Harvard Law Degree Asking Why State Criminal Cases Aren't In Federal Court

Former Trump press secretary in legal analysis controversy due to misconceptions about federal courts and presidential immunity.
more#presidential-immunity
#public-perception
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

That's Simply Not Accurate!' CNN Analyst Rejects Narrative' Jack Smith Dropped Trump Bombshell For Election

Elliot Williams defends the timing of the Special Counsel's filing as court-mandated, dismissing claims of political motives 30 days before the election.
fromBoston.com
7 months ago
New York City

Karen Read retrial: Legal experts weigh in on what the new special prosecutor means for Round 2

Hank Brennan's fresh perspective is key for the retrial of Karen Read as it aims to address previous trial issues.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

That's Simply Not Accurate!' CNN Analyst Rejects Narrative' Jack Smith Dropped Trump Bombshell For Election

Elliot Williams defends the timing of the Special Counsel's filing as court-mandated, dismissing claims of political motives 30 days before the election.
fromBoston.com
7 months ago
New York City

Karen Read retrial: Legal experts weigh in on what the new special prosecutor means for Round 2

Hank Brennan's fresh perspective is key for the retrial of Karen Read as it aims to address previous trial issues.
more#public-perception
New York City
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

CNN's Elie Honig Says Sean Diddy' Combs Could Spend the Rest of His Life in Prison Over Sex Trafficking Charge

Sean Combs faces serious federal charges that could result in life imprisonment.
The indictment involves racketeering and severe sex trafficking allegations.
fromMiami Herald
7 months ago
New York City

Tyreek Hill and officer who detained him may have both broken law, legal experts say

The traffic stop involving Tyreek Hill involved excessive force by the police, raising questions about legal conduct and constitutional rights.
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