Canada's new Patent Term Adjustment system offers compensation for delays in patent issuance, but qualifying depends on meeting specific eligibility requirements and strategic prosecution decisions. Understanding how the CIPO's "chess clock" philosophy works and implementing key strategies like deferred examination and timely maintenance fee payments can significantly impact whether meaningful term adjustments are granted.

In yet another move to bolster union organizing efforts, the Biden Labor Board on November 13, 2024, overruled a labor law precedent as long-standing as the Cleveland Guardians World Championship drought.

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a landmark decision in Learning Resources, Inc., et al. v. Trump, President of the United States, et al., holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)...

In Season 5 Episode 11 of The Securities Compliance Podcast: Compliance in Context, host and Calfee Partner Patrick D. Hayes welcomes former NSCP Chair and current CCO of Robinhood, Norm Ashkenas.

Welcome back to the Compliance In Context podcast! On today's show, we will be serving up everything you need to know about Regulation S-P and the upcoming compliance...

Welcome back to the Compliance In Context podcast! On today's show, we welcome in former NSCP Chair and current CCO of Robinhood, Norm Ashkenas...

Welcome back to the Compliance In Context podcast! On today’s show, we will be providing a comprehensive, deep-dive look at Ponzi schemes—what are they, historical facts and impact, themes and trends, and some best practices to keep in mind to help prevent these types of frauds from occurring inside your firms and with any underlying clients.

On September 23, 2009, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published in the Federal Register a long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.

In an effort to address current funding shortfalls and secure funds for future operations, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has increased its existing fees...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) – most notably generative AI like ChatGPT, Midjourney®, and Google's Veo 3 [require a mark?] text-to-video model – is rapidly reshaping industries, revolutionizing everything from content creation to complex problem-solving.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries, revolutionizing everything from content creation to complex problem-solving. As AI-generated works become more prevalent...

The Department of Labor has proposed a new electronic disclosure safe harbor for group health plans that would significantly expand the scope of electronic delivery options beyond the current 2002 rule. This proposed rule introduces streamlined requirements for delivering ERISA-required documents through email and website notifications, while establishing new protections for participant information and access rights. Plan administrators must understand how these changes could affect their disclosure obligat

One of the most welcome provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0 was the creation of an optional retirement plan provision that permits matching contributions...

A controversial decision from 2024 and insurance law may help companies facing investigations and qui tam lawsuits brought by relators under the False Claims Act.

Welcome back to the Compliance In Context podcast! On today’s show, we will be taking an in-depth look at two of the hottest areas in the investment management space, namely—tokenization and crypto.

The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule on April 26, 2024, to amend the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)...

Welcome back to the Compliance In Context podcast! On today’s show, we will be diving into the SEC Enforcement Manual, and more specifically...

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently published its final rule to implement the first-ever amendments to the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in its 15 year history.

Welcome back to the Compliance In Context podcast! On today’s show, we discuss the FINRA Forward initiative and review some of the recent FINRA rulemaking activity in areas like outside business activities...

A controversial decision from 2024 and insurance law may help companies facing investigations and qui tam lawsuits brought by relators under the False Claims Act.