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USPTO Takes a Hint from European Practice in Addressing Late Continuation Concerns

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

As expected, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is raising its fees this year, effective January 19, 2025. However, the USPTO is doing something a little unusual this time—they’re raising the cost of filing continuations in older applications.

Lead and Copper Rule/Safe Drinking Water Act: American Water Works Association Petition Before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The American Water Works Association (“AWWA”) filed on December 13th a document styled: Petition for Review of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (“LCRI”)....

How Broad Is Too Broad? Supreme Court Considers Scope of NEPA

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to address a circuit split over whether an agency doing an environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) must consider effects beyond its regulatory jurisdiction, including effects relating to climate change. At issue is the U.S.

[Audio] 12 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 12 - Redefining Online Gaming — Regulatory Oversight Podcast

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

In the 12th and final episode of our 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Cole White, a member of Troutman Pepper's Regulatory Investigation, Strategy, and Enforcement (RISE) practice group, is joined by Stephen Piepgrass, RISE practice group leader, to discuss recent developments in th

From Crickets to Conversations: Revamping Your Law Firm’s Marketing Channel Engagement

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

The problem is simple: low engagement means missed opportunities to connect with potential clients, weakened brand presence, and, ultimately, a marketing strategy that fails to deliver results.

Don’t Let Cyber Scams Ruin the Holidays: Keep the Holiday Season Festive for Your Organization

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”—or is it? Unfortunately, it can be the most wonderful time for criminals, who try to prey on financial generosity through scams and frauds. Extra vigilance is needed during the holiday season to protect organizations and their employees....

Patent Case Summaries | Week Ending December 13, 2024

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

DDR Holdings, LLC v. Priceline.com LLC, et al., Nos. 2023-1176, -1177 (Fed. Cir. (D. Del.) Dec. 9, 2024). Opinion by Chen, joined by Mayer and Cunningham....
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[Video] Daily Compliance News: December 20, 2024 – The First Post-Wirecard Client Edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News—all from the Compliance Podcast Network.

[Video] Classroom Insiders, Season 2 – A Deep Dive into Panuwat and Shadow Insider Trading

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

Welcome to Season 2 of Classroom Insiders, a podcast with Professor Karen Woody and her Insider Trading Seminar students from Washington and Lee University. They explore the arc and evolution of insider trading over the last century.

[Video] 2 Gurus Talk Compliance: Episode 42 – The Holiday Edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 20/12/24

What happens when two top compliance commentators get together? They talk compliance, of course. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart in 2 Gurus Talk Compliance as they discuss the latest compliance issues in this week’s episode!

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