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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).

Drowning in Liability: Court Extends "Waste" Rule to SWD Operator; but preserves RPO defense

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

In a watershed ruling, the El Paso Court of Appeals extends "waste" liability under the Nat. Res. Code to commercial disposal well operator—potentially increasing exposure for this critical wastewater industry—while preserving the reasonably prudent operator defense....

[Video] Beyond the Bylaws: The Medical Staff Show | The Role of Bylaws in Medical Staff Governance, Part II

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/25

Host Nick Healey welcomes back to the show Husch Blackwell partner Ellee Cochran and Melanie Durfee, a director of medical staff services for a 205-bed acute care hospital in Idaho, for the second and concluding part of a discussion focusing on the foundational role of bylaws in medical staff gov

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