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DOJ's China Initiative Poses Growing Risks for Those with Chinese Ties
November 01, 2020
In the two years since it's unveiling, the Initiative has expanded its scope from prosecutions of individuals suspected of stealing for China to those who simply have Chinese ties. The department is now increasing its mission to investigate individuals who are merely associated with Chinese recruitment programs.
IP News
November 01, 2020
Federal Circuit: HP Not Estopped from Challenging Claims Deemed Unchallengeable in IPR That It Had Joined Federal Circuit: A New Process Does Not Transform an Old Product Into a New One
Deciphering the USPTO's Material Alteration Standard for Amending Marks-
October 01, 2020
As brands mature over time, their owners often seek to update marks that are subject to a federal registration or registration application. In some cases,…
Preventing and Mitigating Cultural Engineering Attacks During M&A: What Every Law Firm Needs to Know
October 01, 2020
Criminals have long taken advantage of unrest and instability, knowing that people's attention will be diverted and their defenses down during uncertain times. This leaves ample space for the less altruistic among us to move in and manipulate a situation to their benefit.
Ransomware: To Pay or Not to Pay Is Not the Question
October 01, 2020
Ransomware has come a long way since the 1989 "AIDS Trojan." In 2019 ransomware demands topped $12M. Succinctly put: "Ransom demands grew larger. Tactics became more cutthroat."
Are Rule 12(b)(6) Dismissals In Copyright Infringement Lawsuits In Danger?
October 01, 2020
Until recently, the Second and Ninth Circuits have both been receptive to dismissals under Rule 12(b)(6) if the court determines the plaintiff cannot plausibly state a claim of copyright infringement because the two works are not substantial similar. However, a pair of recent "unpublished" Ninth Circuit reversals involving prominent motion pictures stand in contrast to a recent Second Circuit decision affirming such a dismissal.
Data Is Fluid -- So Why Are Data Maps Static?
October 01, 2020
Data "in transit," or in motion, is data that is moving from one location to other, such as from device to device or through a private network. Data "at rest" is data that is not actively moving from place to place, such as archived data. Protecting data in motion and at rest is crucial for data-driven enterprises as hackers continue to come up with new ways to attack.
It's 2025: What Did We Do to Successfully Shift Law Firm Operations?
October 01, 2020
A Look Back from the Future If we look back at 2020 five years from now, what will we point to as the key actions that brought law firms back, and which of those are still in play.
Counsel Concerns: Plaintiffs' Counsel Faces Sanctions In Litigation that Alleged Wrestler Head Damage
October 01, 2020
More than 50 wrestlers sued World Wrestling Entertainment, claiming it knew — but never disclosed — the risk associated with the sport. But it was Massachusetts plaintiff counsel Konstantine Kyros and his firm who judges singled out for plagiarism, false claims and other misbehavior in the case.
Drumming Up Business While Trumpeting Your News
October 01, 2020
An Integrated Strategy Despite the current uncertainty, though, developing solid plans with accountability, results and measurement can be done. Preparing a comprehensive business development strategy — one that is integrated with public relations — is more critical than ever to avoid being considered pleasant but boring elevator music.

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