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A recent ruling by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Yanick v. Kroger Co. of Michigan has broadened the obligations of employers in handling accommodation requests from employees with disabilities. The case involves Mary...
In the rapidly changing landscape of intellectual property law, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a valuable tool for both attorneys and inventors. AI drafting software, noted for its efficiency and innovative potential, is increasingly...
Last year, the EEOC unveiled its Strategic Enforcement Plan (“SEP”) for Fiscal Years 2024-2028. Within this plan, the EEOC identified a key priority as “the continued underrepresentation of women and workers of color in certain...
– In Crocs, Inc. v. Effervescent, Inc., the Federal Circuit ruled that the plaintiff established a valid claim when the defendant admitted to falsely advertising a product as patented and touting its tangible benefits. –...
On September 9, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced settlements with seven public companies concerning their use of separation agreements that allegedly violate whistleblower protection rules. These agreements restricted employees from claiming financial...
In a recent ruling, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the application of the fair use defense in a copyright infringement case, stating that a district court’s sua sponte (on its...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has commenced enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) following the release of its final rule and interpretative guidance in April 2024. We previously offered an in-depth overview...
When Paul R. Michel, the retired chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, was asked to co-author a paper on the challenges generative artificial intelligence (AI) poses to intellectual property...
On September 6, 2024, President Biden signed the Executive Order (EO) on Investing in America and American Workers, known as the “Good Jobs EO.” This order aims to define what constitutes a modern “good job”...
USPTO Releases 2024 Guidance on AI Patent Subject Matter Eligibility The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued its 2024 Guidance on Patent Subject Matter Eligibility, along with new examples for July 2024. Our...