USPTO Issues Guidance for Computer-Generated Interface Patent App
To address evolving digital technologies, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued supplemental guidance for examining design patent…
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Millions in Damages Tied to Foreign Sales, with a Lesson for Futu
The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in the litigation between Columbia University and Gen Digital is notable not only for its treatment of…
Key Factors to Consider in Selevting Expert in Health Care Litiga
Health care litigation is often inherently complex, regardless of the nature of the health care dispute. Whether the audience is…
Washington States Bans Almost All Noncompetes for Employees
Washington state has joined a growing list of states banning almost all noncompetes between employers and employees and independent contractors.…
CMS Extends Deadline for Hospitals to Respond to OPPS ODACS
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has confirmed that it is extending the deadline for hospitals to respond…
UK CMA Publishes Guidance on Consumer Protection Law and Green Cl
What Happened: On January 22, 2026, the United Kingdom Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published new guidance that clarifies how UK…
EU’s MiCAR Brings Crypto Within EU Regulatory Framework
Introduction In January 2022, we published a client alert1 examining the initial FAQ issued by Luxembourg’s financial sector regulator—the Commission…
Delaware Court Denies Meta Insurance Coverage for Social Media Ad
A Delaware court, applying California law, recently denied Meta insurance coverage for thousands of lawsuits alleging that Meta designed its…
An Overview of Over-the-Counter Markets as Alternative to Stock E
Introduction Small- and mid-cap companies seeking to gain access to capital markets and improved liquidity for their capital stock should…
New Ownership Requirements Medicare-Enrolled Providers Considered
As previously reported by Sheppard, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has announced several program integrity actions to combat health care fraud.…
Employee Commuting Accomodation Requests on the Rise
While employers are typically aware of their obligations to engage in the interactive process in response to reasonable accommodation requests…
Tax Court Enters Stipulated Decision in Agate v Commissioner
Key Takeaways On March 23, 2026, the U.S. Tax Court entered a stipulated decision in Agate Holdings LLC, Agate Manager…