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After Final Rejection Pilot Program Revamped by USPTO

Last Friday the USPTO announced the After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0. The revised pilot program modifies the initial concept by introducing a patent examiner feedback component.
It’s a Little Too Little: Is the NLRB Headed Towards Irrelevance?

Earlier, I observed that it seemed the NLRB had "jumped the shark" and lost its relevance. I suggested that one way to restore some legitimacy to the NLRB was to appoint true "neutral" Board members culled from a pool of neutral arbitrators.
Senate Committee Approves President’s Nominations to the NLRB

On May 22, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions voted to approve the nominations of Mark Pearce, Richard Griffin, Sharon Block, Harry Johnson, and Phillip Miscimarra to be Members of the National Labor Relations Board.
Second Circuit Grapples With Medical Monitoring

In Caronia v. Philip Morris USA Inc., the Second Circuit provides an excellent summary of the law concerning medical monitoring claims in New York state and federal courts, and in other jurisdictions around the country.
Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in Dispute over Cardiac Device Patents

The question of whether a patent licensee bears the burden of proving that its products do not infringe in a declaratory judgment action filed pursuant to MedImmune Inc. v. Genentech Inc. will be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.

William A. Ruskin: Are Environmentalists Who Oppose Wind Farms Environmentalists

By William A. Ruskin Wind power can help address the nation's compelling demand for …

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC: Production 'Irrelevant' Under Flat-Rate Leases

By Bridget D. Furbee A good outcome for oil and gas operators in West Virginia was …

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC: WVDEP Issues New Storm Water Construction General Permit

By Armando F. Benincasa The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection …

EEOC Talks Employer Wellness Programs; Provides an ADA Q&A

Consistent with its strategic plan to provide up-to-date guidance on the requirements …

When State Law Conflicts with the EEOC on Criminal Background Checks, Who Wins?

Last year, the EEOC issued its long awaited Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration …

Employment Law and Human Resources Cumulative Case Briefs

This regularly-updated summary of recent Employment Law decisions and Human Resources …

City Charged By SEC with Misrepresentations in Bond Market

The SEC brought another action against a City for inadequate disclosure in connection …

Could the SEC Become Irrelevant?

New SEC Chair Mary Jo White many well be facing an early test of her leadership. …

Where Will the New Administration Take the SEC?

While the SEC Chair is battling Congress to secure a budget which approaches $2 billion …

Excerpts From the June 1, 2013, Bender's Immigration Bulletin

Payment of USCIS Immigrant Visa Fee via USCIS ELIS USCIS has moved the online payment …

Excerpts from the May 15, 2013 Bender's Immigration Bulletin

Interim Final Rule Issued on H-2B Prevailing Wages On April 24, 2013, the Department …

Excerpts From the May 1, 2013, Bender's Immigration Bulletin

EOIR Releases Information Regarding Mandatory Attorney Registration On April 11, …

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Steptoe & Johnson PLLC: WVDEP Issues New Storm Water Construction General Permit

EEOC Talks Employer Wellness Programs; Provides an ADA Q&A

When State Law Conflicts with the EEOC on Criminal Background Checks, Who Wins?

Employment Law and Human Resources Cumulative Case Briefs

City Charged By SEC with Misrepresentations in Bond Market

Could the SEC Become Irrelevant?

Where Will the New Administration Take the SEC?

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