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USPTO Reports Faster Design Patent Examinations: What It Means for Seasonal Consumer Products

Key TakeawaysDesign patents are powerful tools for protecting the visual appearance of products,..

FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Creates New Mechanism for Industry Input on FTC Rules

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A New Regulatory Framework for Transfer Agents: An Analysis of the SEC’s Modernization Proposal and ..

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No Surprises Act IDR Portal Overhaul: Key Changes for Providers and Payers

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Look Alive!: New NPRM Seeks to Change TCPA Rules on Two-Way Texting, Revocation and Affiliates

Yesterday we covered the FCC’s critical changes to the TCPA opt out and revocation rules. (This was ..

Federal Court Invalidates New York Climate Change Superfund Act

On 31 August 2026, the US District Court for the Northern District of New York (the Court)..

SEC Proposes End to Pay-to-Play Rule — But Compliance is Not Over

On September 3, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange SEC (the “SEC”) proposed to rescind the..

Restitution Without Rescission: Delaware Chancery's Middle Ground

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EPA Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation of Ethylene Dibromide Identifies Significant Contributions to..

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Australia’s Updated Financial Innovation Strategy

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Federal Circuit Shows Why Standing Strategy Can Decide a Patent Policy Challenge Before the Merits

A challenge to federal patent policy can raise an important substantive question and still fail..

FemTech's Real Test- Can Innovation Solve Rural America's Maternal Health Crisis?

FemTech is shorthand for a fast-growing category of technology built specifically for women's..

MASSIVE CHANGE!: FCC MAKES CRITICAL CHANGES TO TCPA OPT OUT RULES THAT (POSITIVELY) IMPACT EVERY..

TCPAWorld and Troutman Amin, LLP are always at the forefront of telecom and TCPA.You’ll notice,..

Proposed IRS Regulations Target Discriminatory Policies at Private Schools

On September 3, 2026, the Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued..

Pennsylvania Skill Games Enforcement Deadline Approaching: What Liquor Licensees Need to Know..

If you have been following our Legal Liquor blog and recent events, you have likely heard that the..

IEEPA Tariff Refunds: Critical Developments, Phase III Delays, and Action Steps for Importers

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California AI Toy Bill Brings Software Behavior Into Product Safety

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Delaware Consumer Privacy and Data-Breach Law Updates

On September 2, 2026, Delaware’s Governor signed House Bill (HB) 380 and HB 381. HB 380 amends..

FTC Reverses Course on Health App Privacy

On September 9, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) rescinded its 2021 policy..

The Warning Signs Your Trade Secrets Are Walking Out the Door

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California Aligns With Federal Law on Arbitration Agreements

On June 30, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill making arbitration..

D.C. Enacts Broad Medical Debt Protections

On August 20, the District of Columbia’s Medical Debt Mitigation Amendment Act of 2026 became..

Federal Agencies Propose Additional Revisions to the Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’

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Fintech Agrees to Acquire National Bank Partner for $590 Million

On September 8, a publicly traded fintech announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to..

Website Tracking Class Actions: Courts and Legislatures Push Back, but Risks Remain

Common website technologies have become the target of rapidly increasing class action litigation in ..

18,607 Privacy Requests, 13 Injuries, and No FCRA Class

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The IMO Adopts the First Global Code for Autonomous Ships

The International Maritime Organization (“IMO”) formally adopted the International Code of Safety..

Chemical Structure, Formula, and Name Support Written Description of Pharmaceutical Genus

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Deadline Imminent for Connecticut’s Expanded Electronic Monitoring Law

On June 4, 2026, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act No. 26-73 (SB 472), “An Act..

Eighth Circuit Affirms That Consumer Reporting Agencies May Reasonably Rely on Official Court..

The Eighth Circuit’s June 25, 2026, decision in Fraase v. Advantage Credit Bureau, No. 25-1872,[1]..

Developing Junior Attorneys into Successful Rainmakers

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Beyond Delaware: Smarter Entity Formation for Your Business

For decades, Delaware has been the default answer when forming a business entity. Its extensive..

BlueCrest in the Supreme Court: Applying Condition B of the Salaried Members Rules in Practice

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California Passes Non-UPF Certification Bill

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Colorado Sues EarnIn, Alleging Its “Earned Wage Access” Product Is Really a High-Cost Loan

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EPA Seeks Comment on Draft Settlement Agreement Resolving Unreasonable Delay Claim Regarding NRDC’s ..

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DOJ's $2 Million Honeywell Settlement Reinforces Cybersecurity as a False Claims Act Risk

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