ArticleNew Antitrust Rules For IP – Comment Period Now OpenAlthough the Guidelines are sound, it is time to modernize them to reflect changes in the law since they were issued."United StatesAntitrust/Competition LawLewis Roca
ArticleColorado Public Utilities Commission Denies Black Hills' Gas Reserve PlanIn dismissing the application 3-0, the PUC expressed concerns about ratepayer protection, and stated that the plan posed "serious risks to ratepayers."United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesLewis Roca
ArticleDAPL Developer Sues Environmental GroupsIn a remarkable development around the contentious Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), the developer of the project, Energy Transfer Equity and Energy Transfer Partners, sued the environmental groups that opposed DAPL. United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesLewis Roca
ArticleIs Resale Of Electricity At Electric Vehicle Charging Stations A Utility Service?The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (NHPUC) recently directed its Staff to investigate the implications of the resale of electricity by electric vehicle charging stations. United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesLewis Roca
ArticleOncor's Corporate Structure Raises Questions for RegulatorsAs we discussed in our January 22, 2016 post, Oncor (Texas' largest electric utility) is the subject of an acquisition effort by Hunt Consolidated Inc. in a proceeding before the Public Utilities Commission of Texas.United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesLewis Roca
ArticleTapping Into Wyoming's Most Abundant Natural ResourceAsk wind developers, large and small, about the quality of the wind resources in Wyoming and you'll see smiles and enthusiasm break out on their faces.United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesLewis Roca
ArticleUnited States May Be Liable as an "Owner", but not as an "Arranger", at Former Mining Sites on Federal PropertyIn a decision that opens the door for Superfund claims against the United States on Forest Service and BLM lands, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the United States federal government may be liable for clean-up costs at former mining sites located on federal land.United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesLewis Roca
ArticleU.S. House Subcommittee On Energy And Natural Resources Discusses Expedited Permitting For MinesThe arduous permitting process for most mining operations takes seven to ten years as compared to two or three years in Australia. United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesLewis Roca
ArticleWyoming Again Takes The Lead In Fracking RegulationWyoming has once again taken the lead in the regulation of hydraulic fracturing, or as it is commonly referred to as "fracking". United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesLewis Roca
ArticlePresident Obama Outlines Approach For Addressing Climate Change President Obama described his administration's plans for addressing climate change in a speech at Georgetown University.United StatesEnvironmentLewis Roca
ArticleBuilding Better Mousetraps By Adding Value to Technical Proposals"Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door" is the old saying, but the federal government seldom beats a path to the door of a contractor. United StatesGovernment, Public SectorLewis Roca
ArticleDo You Have Your Copyright House In Order?Taking a few small steps to set up your company's Digital Millennium Copyright Act agent can provide significant protection against copyright claims.United StatesIntellectual PropertyLewis Roca
ArticleSupreme Court Rules That Government Cannot Ban Offensive TrademarksIn a greatly-anticipated decision, the Supreme Court ruled today that the U.S. government cannot refuse federal registration of an offensive trademark, holding that such a restriction violates the First Amendment.United StatesIntellectual PropertyLewis Roca
ArticleThe IP Of Everything Podcast - Episode 13 - The IP Of BJ NovakWhy is BJ Novak's face appearing on products all over the world, is it permitted, and what can he do about it? We explore the intellectual property issues surrounding companies around the...United StatesIntellectual PropertyLewis Roca
ArticleWalking The Tight Rope: A Lesson From The CRISPR-Cas9 DisputeWe can consider this decision as a reminder for academic scientists that balancing patent interests with academic etiquette and protocol is often like walking a tight rope. United StatesIntellectual PropertyLewis Roca
ArticleDOJ Extends Deadline For Implementation Of Wire Act ReinterpretationWe previously reported that, as a result of the 2018 Opinion, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein issued a memorandum on January 15, 2019.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentLewis Roca
ArticleNew FCC Rules To Protect Telephone Consumers From Autodial/RobocallsOn October 16, 2013, new Federal Communication Commission rules took effect to further protect consumers under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA). United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentLewis Roca
ArticleRemote Identify Verification For Cashless Wagering Accounts In NevadaThe workshop did not cover remote registration for sports and horse wagering accounts. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentLewis Roca
ArticleSocial Trivia Offerings Go Viral Amplifying The Importance Of ComplianceHQ Trivia has taken the country by storm. HQ Trivia is an app and trivia game, released in August 2017 on iOS and later for Android in December 2017. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentLewis Roca
ArticleUPDATE: Potential DOJ Reversal Of The 2011 Wire Act OpinionAs an update to our prior blog about a potential DOJ reversal of the 2011 Wire Act Opinion, you can read more about the DOJ Opinion ...United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentLewis Roca