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[Checklist] Key Questions for Successful Technology Implementation

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

This series of questions shared by Paul Grabowski appeared originally as one of two valuable handouts from the 2025 LMA Annual Conference session, 'From Intuition to Insight: Building a Fact-Based Future in Legal Marketing by Harnessing Data.’...

Up in the Air: Challenges to California's Clean Air Act Preemption Waiver

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

When it comes to regulating motor vehicle emissions, California has long been different. California was the first state in the nation to enact tailpipe emission standards and as result of its "pioneering" efforts in the space, it occupies a unique position under the Clean Air Act (CAA).

The CAFC Found Machine Learning Patents Ineligible Subject Matter Under § 101

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

On April 18, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) affirmed a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (“district court”) that found four Recentive Analytics, Inc. (“Recentive”) patents directed to the use of machine learning—U.S. Patent Nos.

Top Ten Strategic Advantages of a vCISO with AI Expertise for Developing Business and Protecting AI Applications

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, unlocking new efficiencies, and enabling transformative business models.

Federal Circuit Reaffirms “Carried Forward” Requirement for Provisional Priority in Reexams and Reissues

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

Requesters should make sure to double cite to non-provisional and provisional if they require a provisional filing date for prior art....
By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

Documentation is Key When Claiming QSBS Benefits

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

In recent years, the utilization of qualified small business stock (“QSBS”) under Section 1202 has grown considerably.

Estoppel Certification in Reexamination

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

Estoppel certification in reexamination prevents relitigation of resolved issues....
By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

Central District Of California Denies Motion To Dismiss Antitrust Claims In Ticketing Class Action

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

On April 11, 2025, Judge George H. Wu of the United States District Court for the Central District of California issued a ruling on a motion to dismiss filed by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

Judge who wanted parking discount should be ousted for faking document with colleague’s stamp, ethics board says

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

Washington Introduces State-Level Merger Notification Rules

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

States’ merger review and enforcement initiatives continue to expand as Washington adopts the nation’s first “mini-HSR” rule. On April 4, 2025, the State of Washington passed the Antitrust Premerger Notification Act (APNA).

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