ArticleU.S. Consulate In Chennai Suspends Visa OperationsOperations have been suspended through September 21 due to security concerns, and suspension may continue into the following week.United StatesImmigrationMorgan Lewis
ArticleSupreme Court Leaves Standard For Patent Invalidity UnchangedEarlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated opinion in "Microsoft Corp. v. i4i L.P." United StatesIntellectual PropertyMorgan Lewis
ArticleUSPTO Updates Examination Guidelines for Determination of ObviousnessThe U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued an update to its obviousness guidelines for examiners, to be used when applying the law of obviousness under 35 U.S.C. § 103 (the Guidelines). United StatesIntellectual PropertyMorgan Lewis
ArticleClass Action Lawsuits Alleging Claims Related To The Processing Of Checks As Electronic Funds TransfersSeveral retailers have recently been sued in a series of class action lawsuits alleging claims related to the processing of checks as electronic funds transfers.United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMorgan Lewis
ArticleSpotlight On . . . Data PrivacyBoth the federal and state governments have promulgated new laws designed to ensure that companies are taking serious steps to protect the privacy of personal data. United StatesStrategyMorgan Lewis
ArticleFrom Prescriptive To Performance-Based: New NRC Rules On Emergency PreparednessThe NRC is taking an important step toward an inclusive licensing regime for a new generation of reactors.United StatesTechnologyMorgan Lewis
ArticleJ.P. Morgan Creates Blockchain-Based CurrencyJ.P. Morgan announced the creation of a blockchain-based currency, becoming the "first U.S. bank to create and successfully test a digital coin representing a fiat currency."United StatesTechnologyHogan Lovells Cadwalader
ArticleTwo New Sets Of DOL Fiduciary Rule FAQsDOL releases additional guidance on fiduciary rule in the waning days of the Obama administration.United StatesFinance and BankingMorgan Lewis
ArticleHigh Court upholds constitutional validity of superannuation guarantee schemeThis decision also contains a useful explanation of the effect and function of the Superannuation Guarantee Acts. AustraliaEmployment and HRNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleSEC Fine Against Morgan Stanley Underscores Focus On CybersecurityMorgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recently agreed to pay a $1 million penalty to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after a Morgan Stanley employee downloaded and exposed sensitive investor information. United StatesPrivacyHughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
ArticleChina Continues Steady Opening Up Of Financial Services SectorA recent announcement by Chinese authorities includes removing caps on foreign ownership in the financial services sector, and sets a clear roadmap to implement the reforms aimed at expanding foreign investment in China.ChinaFinance and BankingMorgan Lewis
ArticleBuy Now, Pay Later: Balancing Credit Access With Consumer ProtectionDriven by an increase in online and mobile app shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, the "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) market has experienced exponential growth. United StatesConsumer ProtectionMorgan Lewis
ArticlePhiladelphia Empowers Agency To Shut Down Discriminating BusinessesBusinesses in the "City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection" must now take this slogan seriously, ensuring no discrimination against patrons, or risk being shut down.United StatesEmployment and HRMorgan Lewis
ArticleFERC Issues Final Rule On Electric Storage Participation In Wholesale MarketsIn a landmark rulemaking announced at today's open meeting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) opened participation in organized wholesale markets to electric storage resources.United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesMorgan Lewis
ArticleFERC, PHMSA Announce New Framework To Streamline Review Of LNG Facility ApplicationsThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the US Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration released a Memorandum of Understanding on August 31.United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesMorgan Lewis
ArticleNRC Staff Issues Findings From 2021 Decommissioning Status ReportsThe NRC staff recently issued findings from their review of the 2021 decommissioning funding status (DFS) reports submitted by power reactor licensees and licensees of power reactors in decommissioning. United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesMorgan Lewis
ArticleStrong Growth Forecast For Energy Storage Highlights Challenges For Grid OperatorsFor years, the US electric power industry has witnessed a steady uptick in the total capacity of deployed energy storage resources.United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesMorgan Lewis
ArticleMA Audit: Hospices Unaware Of Dual Eligibles Medicaid Filing Rule, Causing Potential OverpaymentsThe US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently transmitted a memorandum to the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services detailing the findings...United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesMorgan Lewis
ArticleRare Grant Of Request For Rehearing In Biologics-Related IPRThe PTAB rarely grants such requests—the grant rate has ranged from just 1.5% to 3.6% of requests over the last four years.United StatesIntellectual PropertyMorgan Lewis
ArticleNew York Attorney General Releases Guide On Credential Stuffing AttacksWe have heard time and time again that we should not reuse passwords across accounts—if a cybercriminal were to obtain access to the password of one account...United StatesPrivacyMorgan Lewis