Corporate bankruptcy filings in the United States have surged in 2023, with over 230 companies seeking Chapter 11 protection, the highest number since 2010. This increase is due to economic difficulties, including a sluggish economy, increasing interest rates, and ongoing inflation.
The use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices across the globe is expected to expand rapidly. With its potential benefits, business after business is getting invested in this technology. However, the growth of IoT also breeds complex information privacy challenges as the amount of data generated and transmitted may expand and evolve. To address data abuse and security vulnerabilities, the government is poised to impose new restrictions and policies. As the public increasingly adopts connected devices, cybercriminals gain more opportunities to launch new attacks. Thus, companies must remain vigilant about the essential privacy considerations involved in the adoption of IoT [...]
In today’s competitive business landscape, companies have become more aggressive in guarding their patented inventions. As new court rulings emerge and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) continues to enforce stringent rules and regulations on patent damages, calculating reasonable royalties and lost profits have become more complex. Proving and recovering damages in court requires a rigorous understanding of the intricacies involved in patent infringement actions and developing a strategic approach to boost the chances of success becomes paramount.
Patent litigation remains prolific in the life sciences industry as ensuring protection becomes more challenging and complex due to the involvement of technologies. Some issues plaguing patent owners and intellectual property (IP) lawyers concern the Section 101 jurisprudence related to innovations in the life sciences industry. Moreover, landmark cases like Amgen Inc. v. Sanofi continue to shape the patent landscape, posing profound impacts on invention enablement. These and other developments continue to pose risks that practitioners should be wary of. Listen as distinguished experts organized by The Knowledge Group provide a comprehensive discussion of the latest trends and challenges in protecting patents [...]
The primary cause of the escalation of financial hardship among healthcare institutions can be attributed to the "COVID hangover" which resulted in a surge of labor and supply expenses due to nursing shortage and persisting supply chain complications. Consequently, numerous hospitals are contemplating bankruptcy as a plausible alternative for restructuring their operations.
Unless you have a plan for how to use your patents, they can wind up simply as expensive pieces of paper. Instead, you can use patents as a significant source of revenue, whether from licensing, sale, settlements, or judgments. Most patent owners, however, are unaware of this. As a result, they leave the revenue that can be derived from those patent portfolios on the table. And there are various ways that you can unlock the value of your patents, even if you do not have the capital do so. In this webinar, you will learn about: The wide variety of [...]
Section 337 investigations at the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) involve high-stakes and complex procedures. These are governed by unique cross-disciplinary rules which call for a deep understanding of the ITC’s thought process and a specialized defense strategy for one’s intellectual property rights. To prevail in Section 337 investigations and dodge red flags, attorneys and practitioners should stay close to the recent developments in this field of law.
In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in What’s Shaping Tax Controversy in the US: Leading Issues Examined. Speakers will also present all important issues surrounding this significant topic. Join us for this Knowledge Group Webinar!
The recent months have witnessed a flurry of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) benefits-related litigation. The Department of Labor (DOL) is getting on the scene with heightened audits and investigations which may breed increased risk of violations for employers, plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and other professionals providing ERISA-governed benefits plans. Likewise, recent court decisions such as the Supreme Court’s ruling on Hughes v. Northwestern University continue to provide guidance to the Court of Appeals in carefully scrutinizing the plaintiff’s allegations. As the litigation landscape continues to shift, practitioners should keep tabs on DOL’s ERISA enforcement activities and ensure proper administration of their [...]
The False Claims Act (FCA) is a powerful fraud prevention tool for the government. The heightened crackdown and stringent statutory penalties and damages signal serious risks for companies with business transactions with the government. Failure to comply with regulations can lead to high stake mishaps such as reputational harm and debarment from government programs on top of financial liabilities. As aggressive FCA enforcement is here to stay, prudent businesses engaged with the government should map an effective defense and compliance program to avoid legal liabilities and hefty fines. Listen as a panel of distinguished thought leaders and practitioners organized by [...]
Lawyers often face high-stress situations due to heavy workloads, strict deadlines, and the responsibility of representing clients. The immense pressure to achieve positive outcomes can become overwhelming which may result in emotional exhaustion, anxiety, and burnout. Consequently, lawyers may turn to substance abuse as a temporary coping mechanism to alleviate stress, seek refuge from work-related pressures, or address emotional distress and underlying mental health issues.
In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in Significant Court Decisions and Developments at the PTAB. Speakers will also present all important issues surrounding this significant topic. Join us for this Knowledge Group Webinar!
