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PTAB Declines To Enter Adverse Judgment Against Pre-Institution Disclaimed Claims

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

Although the Federal Circuit had previously held that the PTAB may enter adverse judgment when a patent owner disclaims all claims challenged in an inter partes review (“IPR”) petition before an institution decision, in Pfizer, Inc. v. UniQure Biopharma B.V., IPR2020-00388, Paper 52 (Mar.

Motions to Seal in the Commercial Division Require Specificity

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

Under the Commercial Division Rules, a court may seal court records “upon a written finding of good cause.” So, what led Justice Robert R. Reed to deny two unopposed motions to seal in a recent decision in the New York Commercial Division? Lack of specificity....

Disclosures and Enforceability of Standard-Essential Patents: An Overview

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

I am very pleased that my chapter comparing how three different courts approach IPR disclosure obligations under ETSI has been published by Wolters Kluwer in their 2021 Licensing Update.

Sandoz to begin Phase III trial of aflibercept biosimilar

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

On May 3, 2021, Sandoz announced that it will begin enrolling patients in MYLIGHT, a clinical Phase III confirmatory efficacy and safety study for its proposed biosimilar to Regeneron’s EYLEA (aflibercept) product. EYLEA is indicated for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), diabet

Fund Finance Market Observations for May

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

The fund finance markets have remained active and vibrant into May, building on a solid first quarter. Much of what the market forecasted as likely in the beginning of the year has been occurring in fact....

U.S. Labor Department Signals Potential Changes for Gig Workers by Withdrawing Independent Contractor Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

On Wednesday, the federal Department of Labor announced its decision to withdraw regulations issued during the final weeks of the Trump administration that defined the difference between employees and independent contractors for purposes of enforcing wage payment requirements under the Fair Labor

[Podcast] Vigorous Enforcement Ahead: Understanding and Preparing for the NLRB's Expanded View of Protected Concerted Activity

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

Jeremy Hart, an attorney in BakerHostetler’s Labor and Employment Group, discusses what employers need to know about the National Labor Relations Board’s expanded view of protected concerted activity.

UK Fire Safety: Who's picking up the bill on cladding?

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

The Fire Safety Act 2021 received Royal Assent at the end of last week.  What the Act lacks in size (it’s only four sections long), it makes up for in the controversy it caused during its passage through Parliament.  Its origins lie in the response to the Grenfell Tower fire of 2017 and concerns

Whether by stars or letter grades, D.C. hospitals again rank so-so at best

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

Hospitals in the Washington, D.C., area got generally lackluster ratings for quality and safety of health care in the latest reviews by federal and independent groups. Two well-known D.C. hospitals got one star, the lowest ranking, in a federal survey, while a nonprofit rater gave another D.C.

New Chicago Ordinance Allows Workers to Take Time Off to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/21

On April 21, 2021, the City of Chicago passed the “Vaccine Anti-Retaliation Ordinance,” which allows all workers in Chicago - including independent contractors - to get vaccinated during their work hours.

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