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Emerging Antitrust Issues Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Companies and Financial Institutions Must Know and Do
The COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping antitrust law enforcement across the globe. Recognizing the need for a closer cooperation among private businesses, the US government seems to be more flexible now in reviewing COVID-19-related competitor collaborations. In April, both the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the expedited seven-day evaluation procedure, which typically takes months for traditional business reviews.
Effective Mental Health Response for Lawyers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Key Strategies Explored
The current COVID-19 crisis has greatly impacted all industries across the world and the legal industry is no exception. Recently conducted studies show how the pandemic instigated a spike in the stress and anxiety levels of lawyers. Thus, a significant increase of alcoholism, mental health distress, and other related health problems had been noted in the legal industry.
What’s New in Legal Ethics: Exploring Trends, Challenges, and Best Compliance Practices for Lawyers
Ethics plays a crucial role in the legal industry. Because they are expected to uphold their integrity and professional responsibility at all times, lawyers must not only be critical about their actions but also mindful and proactive in understanding the ins and outs of legal ethics.
USPTO Post-Grant Patent Trials: Trends, Developments, and Strategic Considerations
Yearly regulatory updates from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) constantly shape the post-grant patent trials landscape. This year’s proposed guidelines entail amendments on the rules surrounding standard practices in post-grant review (PGR), inter partes review (IPR), and covered business method (CBM).
Commercial Litigation: Exploring Trends, Updates, and Challenges Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Commercial litigation is among the many areas of law affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in several case delays and significant business litigation proceeding restrictions. Furthermore, the currently implemented remote hearings also add a great deal of uncertainty and this will likely continue for a period of time as in-person arrangements are not possible yet. These issues bring further complexities and challenges in the determination of proceedings and trials, thus creating a crucial need to be conversant with the nuances of the situation and other updates.
Biosimilars and the BPCIA: Exploring Trends, Developments, and Critical Issues
As the biosimilar industry continues to grow, significant legal developments and trends also continue to emerge and pose challenges to market participants. Questions currently hounding the future of the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA) litigation and regulatory pathway include the newly introduced Biologic Patent Transparency Act, the ongoing debates on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the potential unavailability of inter partes and post-grant review proceedings for biosimilar manufacturers.
A Comprehensive Guide on Intelligent Process Automation: Leveraging Opportunities
As COVID-19’s economic impact continues to generate shock waves among financial institutions, incorporating solutions that would ease banking activities is vital. Consequently, intelligent process automation (IPA), which enables businesses to create digital platforms and faster end-to-end processes, is currently gaining popularity. This momentum is brought by IPA’s benefits that expand from saving time and reducing costs to avoiding physical interaction between clients and employees.
What’s New for M&A Landscape: Trends, Developments, and Legal Challenges
The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape is expected to become more active as businesses strive to position themselves for a better economic standing amid the uncertainties brought by the COVID-19 crisis. With the continuously emerging changes, M&A activities are anticipated to thrive in several business sectors including digital and technology, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), IPOs, and consumer markets.
Employment-Based U.S. Nonimmigrant Visas and Green Cards: What You Should Know and Do
In June 2020, the U.S. government suspended the issuance of new employment-based nonimmigrant visas and green cards for the rest of the year. Aimed at protecting U.S. citizens’ health and jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the suspension covers nonimmigrants in the H-1B, L-1, H-2B, and J-1 visa categories as well as their dependents.
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