Ryan Smith

1 week ago | mondaq.com | Ryan Smith |Brandon A. Chan

Patentees and practitioners, if relying on lexicography anddeviation from the ordinary meaning of a term, should remain awarethat any new definition of a term ultimately controls. One of the many tenets of United States patent law is that apatentee may choose to be his or her own lexicographer and defineterms that deviate from their ordinary meaning. This gives thepatent practitioner a "poetic license" to use and defineterms and the flexibility to craft the underlying patent as theysee fit.

Mar 26, 2025 | hotel-online.com | Siv Forlie |Ryan Smith

Hoteliers who embrace data-driven strategies can proactively enhance guest satisfaction, streamline operations, and drive revenue – without the headache of manually compiling reports from multiple systems. By Siv Forlie (CUBE) and Ryan Smith (Otelier)Delivering a seamless and memorable guest experience isn’t just about great service – it’s about making smart, data-driven decisions at every stage of the guest journey. The best-run hotels no longer rely on gut instinct to anticipate guest needs.

Mar 26, 2025 | hospitalitynet.org | Ryan Smith |Siv Forlie

Delivering a seamless and memorable guest experience isn’t just about great service – it’s about making smart, data-driven decisions at every stage of the guest journey. The best-run hotels no longer rely on gut instinct to anticipate guest needs. Instead, they use analytics to refine operations, personalize interactions, and remove friction points before they become problems.

Mar 18, 2025 | cachevalleydaily.com | Ryan Smith

Republican leaders in Congress have been adamant that any changes to Medicaid to achieve spending cut targets will not cap or cut benefits for everyday Americans. Their commitment shows they understand how important Medicaid coverage is for blue-collar Americans. It is imperative that they keep their promise. Medicaid is the largest insurer in the U.S. It provides coverage for many of our most vulnerable residents, including seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Jul 14, 2024 | mondaq.com | Ryan Smith |Vishwa Shah

Wait, there's more: Recent and proposed changes to NSW building legislation In this edition we review some new and proposed changes to building legislation in NSW, including: the Building, Development and Strata Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024, which was passed on 21 June 2024 the Better Regulation Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2024, which has been adjourned for further debate after its second reading on 20 June 2024.