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Federal Circuit Distinguishes Patent Eligibility Among Different Communications Systems Claims
The Federal Circuit recently reviewed a patent infringement case involving communication systems that use non-uniform satellite constellations to transmit digital information. While the lower court had granted summary judgment on patent eligibility and found infringement, the appellate court reached a split decision on the validity of the patents. The case highlights the ongoing challenges in determining patent eligibility under the Alice framework, particularly for claims involving mathematical concepts ve
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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
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Louisiana Appeals Court Holds Negligence Claim Against Title Agent Untimely
The Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of negligence claims against a title agent, ruling that the buyer's March 2015 title insurance claim triggered a one-year filing deadline that expired before the September 2016 lawsuit. This decision clarifies when the clock starts ticking on professional liability claims against title agents and whether non-final liability rulings prevent defendants from raising timeliness defenses.
United States Litigation
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Riker Danzig LLP
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A Look Back: The 1992 Indictment Of Sam Zakhem, A Rare FARA Case In The 1990s
In 1992, Sam Zakhem, a former U.S. ambassador to Bahrain (1986–1989), was indicted by a federal grand jury in Denver for willfully failing to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and for several other charges, including violating federal tax laws. He was indicted along with two associates, William R. Kennedy Jr., former publisher of the political Conservative Digest magazine, and Scott Stanley Jr., a former editor of the same publication.
United States Litigation
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Caplin & Drysdale
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The Next Clinical Trial Compliance Frontier: Participant Support
Ankura's latest insights explore critical challenges across freight logistics, clinical trial compliance, cryptocurrency enforcement, parcel shipping costs, sanctions relief risks, cybersecurity threats, mortgage industry pressures, healthcare labor shortages, AI governance, and financial transformation. How are organizations navigating these complex operational, regulatory, and strategic landscapes in 2026?
United States Litigation
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Ankura Consulting Group LLC
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Ninth Circuit Signals That Strong Merits Defenses And Post-Suit Remediation May Not Be Enough To Defeat Class Certification
The Ninth Circuit affirmed class certification in a California right of publicity case, holding that predominance can be established through reasonable inferences without requiring individualized inquiries for each class member. The court also ruled that defendants cannot undermine a class representative's adequacy by remedying their specific injury after litigation begins, providing important guidance on the distinction between class certification standards and merits evaluation.
United States Litigation
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Duane Morris LLP
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Increasing Scrutiny Of "Schedule A" Intellectual Property Litigation
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a significant ruling that challenges the procedural foundations of Schedule A litigation, a practice that has allowed intellectual property owners to sue hundreds of foreign online merchants simultaneously while obtaining asset freezes before defendants are even aware of the lawsuits. This decision, coupled with increased judicial scrutiny in the Northern District of Illinois...
United States Litigation
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Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd.
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Why Do Appeals Take So Long? Understanding Delay In The Washington Court Of Appeals
An appeal can take a surprisingly long time to reach oral argument. And even after the lawyers have argued the case, months can pass before the Court of Appeals issues its decision. That silence can be frustrating, and it can be tempting to assume that the delay means something about the outcome. Perhaps the judges are struggling with the case. Perhaps they are divided. Perhaps they are preparing to reverse the trial court.
United States Litigation
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Beresford Booth
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DOJ Formalizes Key FCA Enforcement Reforms: Limits On Agency Guidance And Expanded Dismissal Authority
On September 18, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced revisions to the Justice Manual formalizing two significant changes to False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement policy. First, DOJ reestablished and enhanced a prior policy providing that alleged noncompliance with nonbinding agency guidance documents cannot establish civil FCA liability. Second, when making a declination decision, DOJ attorneys "will in each case" assess whether to seek dismissal.
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