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2 weeks ago | 
morganlewis.com | Tawni Lisseth Henderson |jacob peterson |Alexander Stein |Dion Bregman
The USPTO has launched a sweeping recalibration of its post-grant proceedings at the PTAB, signaling a decisive pivot back toward discretionary denials of patent challenges.
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3 weeks ago | 
morganlewis.com | Shannon Donnelly |Jennifer Connolly |Yvette Allen |Carina Bryk
The UK government has announced plans to implement significant changes to the illegal working regime that would extend the requirement for right to work checks to businesses hiring gig economy and zero-hour workers. This move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the immigration system and clamp down on illegal working practices across various sectors.
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3 weeks ago | 
morganlewis.com | Rahul Kapoor |divya Thakur
SILICON VALLEY, SINGAPORE, April 3, 2025: Morgan Lewis partners Rahul Kapoor and Divya Thakur have once again been recognized on India Business Law Journal’s International A-List. The annual list highlights top international India-focused lawyers based on input from in-house counsel and private practice lawyers in India.
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3 weeks ago | 
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The United States’ trade policy has undergone significant shifts under the current administration, which is emphasizing the use of tariffs as a strategic tool. Recent developments, including the imposition of new and expanded tariffs on key trading partners such as China, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union, have generated widespread uncertainty. This LawFlash examines the latest US tariff policies, international responses, and practical considerations for businesses operating in this shifting global trade environment.
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1 month ago | 
morganlewis.com | Christine Ayako Schleppegrell |Christine Lombardo |Steven Stone |John O'Brien
SEC Staff published new guidance providing private fund managers and other investment advisers with flexibility to use extracted performance and portfolio/investment characteristics in marketing materials, without cumbersome accompanying “net” illustrations.
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1 month ago | 
morganlewis.com | Christine Lombardo |Erin Martin |Christine Ayako Schleppegrell |John O'Brien
SEC staff issued no-action guidance on Rule 506(c) of Regulation D private securities offerings on March 12, 2025, which should provide issuers with an easier path to rely on Rule 506(c) and solicit and advertise their private investment funds to investors in the United States. Regulation D, which is a safe harbor from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, is commonly used by issuers who conduct private offerings in the United States.
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1 month ago | 
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While the energy storage market continues to rapidly expand, fueled by record-low battery costs and robust policy support, challenges still loom on the horizon—tariffs, shifting tax incentives, and supply chain uncertainties threaten to temper near-term momentum. As the industry adapts to the evolving trade and regulatory landscapes, the growing demand for grid reliability and renewable integration underscores the critical role of energy storage in the energy transition.
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1 month ago | 
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Discover the evolving policies and regulations of the European Union and United Kingdom, with both issuing landmark legislation in the energy storage.
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1 month ago | 
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Energy storage resources have become an increasingly important component of the energy mix as traditional fossil fuel baseload energy resources transition to renewable energy sources. Currently 23 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, have 100% clean energy goals in place. Storage can play a significant role in achieving these goals by serving as a “non-wires alternative” that can provide added reliability and grid services as renewable resources such as wind and solar replace fossil fuel baseload resources.
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1 month ago | 
morganlewis.com | Maria Doukas |Alexander Stein |jacob peterson
As 2025 unfolds, changes across the patent landscape are unfolding. From agency leadership transitions to proposed legislation and evolving AI-related policies, these shifts could impact patent prosecution, post-grant proceedings, and strategic considerations for companies and practitioners. This LawFlash provides a high-level overview of key developments impacting proceedings at the USPTO, including (1) leadership and operational changes, (2) legislative initiatives, and (3) policy revisions.