Center for Biological Diversity Submits Petition to List Spadefoo
In January 2026, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) completed its petition evaluation. CDFW determined the Petition was…
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What to Know- Texas Legislature Sets Its Sights on Data Centers a
Texas House and Senate leadership recently released their interim charges, which serve as “homework assignments” for legislative committees to study before…
The Fee Request Cases that Are Worthwile: Thrower v Academy Mortg
In fee-shifting cases, it can be tempting to treat a post-judgment attorneys’ fee demand or motion as an unpleasant but…
Roundup Litigation, $7.25B Deal May Shape NJPLA Claims
Roundup is a weedkiller first marketed by the company Monsanto in 1974. It contains glyphosate[1], which kills weeds by inhibiting…
White House Launches National Space Nuclear Power Plan
On 14 April 2026, the White House issued National Security and Technology Memorandum-3 (NSTM-3)1 creating the National Initiative for American Space…
USPTO Allows Patent Owner Input Before Reexam Decisions
Under a new procedure, announced in an Official Gazette Notice dated April 1, 2026, patent owners may now provide input before…
A single DuPont Factor may be Dispositive- “X” Marks the Spot
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed dismissal of a trademark opposition, concluding that a single DuPont factor may…
National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power Launched by
On 14 April 2026, the White House issued National Security and Technology Memorandum-3 (NSTM-3)1 creating the National Initiative for American Space…
Treasury Opens the Door for State-Regulated Stablecoins
With its recent notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) opened the door for state-regulated stablecoins…
Virginia Gov. Signs Prohibitis Data Cotrollers from Selling Geolo
On April 13, 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed the bipartisan bill SB338, amending the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)…
Understanding What the FY 2027 Budget Process Means for Medicare
Key Takeaways The FY 2027 budget process is underway, with the president submitting his proposal April 3 and committees beginning…
6th Circuit Affirms that ERISA Preempts Laws to Prevent PBMs from
What Happened: In McKee Foods Corp. v. BFP Inc., decided April 7, 2026, the Sixth Circuit affirmed that ERISA preempts…