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CDR Scanning Offers Hope for Genus Claims for Antibodies

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

In the landmark Amgen v. Sanofi case (previously covered here), the Supreme Court affirmed that patent claims drawn to a genus of monoclonal antibodies, which were claimed in terms of their function and the epitope to which they bind, were invalid due to a lack of enablement.

Next Steps for Companies that Filed CTA Reports

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

Millions of reporting companies breathed a sigh of relief on March 21, 2025, when the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued an interim final rule (the “IFR”) that exempted all domestic entities from beneficial ownership information reporting requirements under the Corporate Tr

Coastal Construction Control Lines in Florida

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

If you are buying or financing beachfront property in Florida, you should be aware of the state’s Beach and Shore Preservation Act in Chapter 161, Florida Statutes.

Another Win for the Administration, at Least for Now - SCOTUS Today

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

The motions docket of the U.S. Supreme Court remains busy. Following the April 4 decision in Department of Education v.

Massachusetts Targets Founder’s Share Sale After Move…To New Hampshire

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

The Massachusetts Court of Appeals has ruled that, in some situations, a former resident of the Commonwealth can be liable for Massachusetts income tax on the sale of shares in a Massachusetts-headquartered company even after becoming a resident of another state....

Lawsuit Turns the Heat up on Celsius Influencer Campaign

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

Feeling a little sluggish, a woman in California went onto Instagram to see what other people were doing to give themselves a little energy boost.

Federal Circuit Refines Obviousness Framework for Drug and Biologic Dosing Regimens

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently affirmed a district court ruling that a pharmaceutical dosing claim limitation was unpatentable due to obviousness-type double patenting.

Keeping Compliance Steady During a Time of Change

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

For compliance officers, this is a stressful time.  How is that for another profound grasp of the obvious?  Most compliance officers face a well-known assortment of risks — bribery, trade, False Claims Act, data privacy, cybersecurity and conflicts of interest.  Risks would move up or down depend

Europe Daily News, 08 April 2025

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

COMPETITION - Commission published its Decision approving acquisition by SNAM of the joint control of Terminale GNL Adriatico (M.11568) - Poland : UOKIK has given its conditional approval for the concentration between Medicover capital group and CityFit and CityFit Blue fitness clubs......

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday Appointed Co-Chair of NAAG Consumer Protection Committee

By EsqSocial Corporation 09/04/25

On April 8, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) announced the appointment of Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday as the new co-chair of NAAG’s Consumer Protection Committee.

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