In the United States, Amgen Inc. v. Sanofi-Aventis (2021) has revived the discussion on the enablement of genus claims in biotechnology inventions. Moreover, the multiple filings for abbreviated new drug applications (ANDA) also raise concerns, particularly in cases that may provoke multidistrict litigation.
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The continuing US sanctions against Russia are expected to result in consequences that will go beyond the current Russia-and-Ukraine conflict. While the increase in inflation rate is still at the peak of the growing concerns, anxieties over rising gas prices, disrupted supply chains, spillover effects, and other essential areas are contributing to a cloudy outlook for the economy.
Over the past years, multiple states have enacted and amended laws against unfair competition. However, the push to widen the scope of banning restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements raises concerns among employers, especially in protecting important company assets and trade secrets.
The Biden administration considers corruption a top threat to national security that impacts the economy, the global anti-poverty development initiatives, and the overall democratic ideologies. To address this issue, the administration further elevates its enforcement efforts to counter corruption
Several significant changes continue to shape federal income tax regulation.
The past few years have been plagued by construction project delays because of the pandemic-prompted suspension of works worldwide. With a series of challenges that are likely to loom in the construction industry this year, all concerned practitioners must take innovative approaches to be one step ahead of the shifting landscape, especially in construction defect cases and litigation.
The aggressive focus against tax evasion and other criminal activities around the globe is likely to continue. In the U.S., the crackdown on taxpayers who fail to report offshore financial assets and accounts remains to be a top priority for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation Department, including non-compliant virtual currency that should be disclosed under the expanded cryptocurrency reporting.
As digital assets and distributed ledger technologies continue to develop, cybercrimes involving cryptocurrencies also worsen. From email phishing to ransomware, hackers have shifted their attacks into more pervasive and malicious forms breaking even the most sophisticated security systems. Thus, the DOJ, together with the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET)
In the face of a global pandemic, bankruptcy mechanisms have become increasingly relevant. With the spike of COVID-19-related business bankruptcy filings, post-confirmation liquidation and litigation trusts have been utilized more frequently. However, the role of these methods in the resolution of Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases also highlights the need for an in-depth understanding
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) may not always be a good move for every business because of the complex operating rules and high legal compliance costs that surround it. Many employees remain skeptical due to several issues including lack of diversification, cash flow difficulties, and share price dilution.
The economic disruptions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, along with recent court cases, have triggered waves of issues in the construction industry.
In response to a prevailing view that the US was becoming a haven for money laundering, as well as emerging risks posed by advances in financial technology and the advent of virtual currencies,
There has been an upsurge in antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) petitions in recent years. Commerce Department and International Trade Commission practice has evolved with this increase in the caseload. Not only can these duties be very significant, but some of these new developments make it harder for foreign manufacturers and U.S. importers to assess potential AD and CVD risk.
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly distressed the global market today. Companies suffer from interrupted supply chains and income losses as a result of paralyzed business operations. Practitioners think that this consequential business disruption may lead companies to collaborate with competitors in the hopes of keeping them afloat amidst the troubled economy. However, this move can also potentially violate the competition law.
