USPTO Allows Timed Response to EPR Request Before Office Determin
On April 1, 2026, USPTO Director Squires issued an Official Gazette Notice allowing patent owners a limited amount of time to respond…
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We Drove the MINI Aceman SE in Sydney — Here’s Where It Makes Sense
Article Summary The MINI Aceman SE targets buyers who find the Cooper too small and the Countryman too large. Sydney…
Washington Law Reforms Commercial Electronic Mail Act
In Retailers on Alert: The New Wave of Email Marketing Lawsuits, we discussed a growing wave of lawsuits targeting common email…
Employer Information Under Trump AI Executive Order
On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14365, “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence” (the “EO”). The…
CDPHE Sued in Challenge to Colorado EPR Program
Colorado has become the newest battleground state in the growing battle over Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws. A national trade…
MINI’s New Red Line Edition Brings JCW Attitude to the Cooper S 4 Door
MINI has just quietly announced a new special edition Cooper. Called, the Red Line Edition, the U.S.-bound MINI is based…
Arbitration Agreement Roll Out During Class Action Ineffective
Avery v. TEKsystems, Inc., 165 F.4th 1219 (9th Cir. 2026) More than 22 months after the commencement of a putative class action…
Human Trafficking Lawsuit from Cambodian Villagers Can Proceed
Ratha v. Rubicon Resources, LLC, 168 F.4th 541 (9th Cir. 2026) (en banc) Plaintiffs are villagers from rural Cambodia who allegedly were…
Updates for Importers on Section 232 Metals and IEEPA Refunds
Part 1: IEEPA Refund Update On March 31, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) filed an updated declaration before…
AI Companion Chatbot Law Passes in Washington State
Washington state has joined a handful of other states with laws that require disclosure to consumers if they are interacting…