Copyright litigation can be lengthy and expensive. And, in light of two recent United States Supreme Court decisions, the delays and costs associated with copyright litigation are likely to increase. Understanding how these decisions affect copyright owners as potential litigants can help to mitigate unexpected delays and unanticipated expenses—or at […]
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Congress Holds Hearings On Patent Eligibility
on Wednesday, 26 June 2019 in
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The Senate concluded three days of hearings on June 11, 2019, regarding proposed bipartisan changes to Section 101 of the Patent Act. Section 101 of the Patent Act sets forth patent eligible subject matter and has been the source of much debate over the last decade with Supreme Court decisions […]
Beware the War Exclusion in Cyber Liability Policies
on Wednesday, 26 June 2019 in
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Mondelez International fell victim to the NotPetya virus in June, 2017. As a result of the damage caused by the virus, Mondelez incurred property damage, commercial supply and distribution disruptions, unfilled customer orders, reduced margin and other losses aggregating well in excess of $100,000,000. Mondelez made a claim under the […]
106th Nebraska Legislature, First Session, Adjourns Sine Die
on Thursday, 6 June 2019 in
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The First Session of the 106th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 9, 2019. Bill introduction concluded on January 23, 2019. The Legislature adjourned sine die six legislative days early on May 31, 2019. Provided below are summaries of 4 bills of interest following the conclusion of the First Session and […]
Iowa Passes Law Recognizing Lay Caregivers Following Inpatient Stay
on Wednesday, 5 June 2019 in
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On April 9, 2019, Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law Senate File 210 which provides for the designation of a lay caregiver following an inpatient stay at an Iowa hospital. The new law (referred to as the 2019 Iowa CARE Act) requires hospitals to implement discharge policies that require an […]
