Sun.Apr 13, 2025

article thumbnail

UPC vs. EPO Oppositions: Lessons from Recent UPC Case Law

IP Watchdog

A European Patent Office (EPO) opposition is often the first line of defense for a party seeking to invalidate a European patent. Oppositions must be filed within nine months of the patents grant, and they offer a centralized way to revoke or limit the patent in all designated states. With the Unified Patent Ccourt (UPC) now providing a parallel central revocation mechanism (with no deadline) for UPC member states, it was inevitable that some patents would face both an EPO opposition and a UPC r

article thumbnail

Bill That Tries to Address Wildfires in West Has Bipartisan Support

Insurance Journal

A bipartisan group of senators is supporting a bill designed to reduce wildfire risks and increase firefighting cooperation across state lines in the U.S. Western region.

103
103
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Policing the Web from Catfishing & Harassment with UK Leading Internet Lawyer Yair Cohen – S9E06

Legally Speaking

What if the law could hold social media giants accountable? This week, Im joined by Yair Cohen, the social media lawyer and founder of Cohen Davis Solicitors, who spent 25 years fighting online abuse and harassment.

article thumbnail

Three Killed When Small Plane Crashes in Boca Raton Near Highway

Insurance Journal

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) Three people were killed and one was injured when a small plane crashed Friday morning in South Florida near a major interstate highway and pushed a car onto railroad tracks, officials said.

article thumbnail

Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

article thumbnail

Beyond Borders: How Legal Strategy Shapes the Success Trajectory of Tech Startups

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Startups today are born globalbut the choice of where to incorporate remains deeply strategic. This article examines how countries like Estonia, Singapore, Israel, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the United States are transforming legal infrastructure into growth engines for innovation. From tax incentives and visa pathways to digital governance and regulatory foresight, these jurisdictions are not simply hosting startupstheyre competing for them.

article thumbnail

Florida Art Dealer Charged in Fake Warhol Artwork Scheme

Insurance Journal

MIAMI (AP) A South Florida art dealer and another man face charges involving the sale of fake Andy Warhol artworks, authorities said.

More Trending

article thumbnail

New Jersey Neighborhood Fire That Killed 2 Girls Apparently Started in Their Home

Insurance Journal

A fire that raced through a southern New Jersey neighborhood, killing two young sisters and burning six homes, apparently started in a duplex where the girls’ family lived, authorities said Friday.

52
article thumbnail

Hawaii Lawmakers Wrangle Bills to Rescue Utility Hit by Wildfire Suits

Insurance Journal

Hawaiian Electric Co. is making a final legislative push this month, asking lawmakers to help shore up its financial foundation, which crumbled after the 2023 Maui wildfire that killed 102 people and destroyed much of Lahaina.

52
article thumbnail

Deadly Crash Raises Questions About Safety of New York’s Helicopter Tours

Insurance Journal

A helicopter ride giving a thrilling sweep of Manhattan’s iconic skyline has long been on the to-do list for New York City tourists of means.

59
article thumbnail

Paul Weiss Firm, Assailed by Trump, Quietly Scrubs ESG From Website

Insurance Journal

Law firm Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison has long held itself up as a trailblazer on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

71
article thumbnail

The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

article thumbnail

Cybersecurity Industry Falls Silent as Trump Turns Ire on SentinelOne

Insurance Journal

The cybersecurity industry has gone mostly quiet after President Donald Trump took action against one of its prominent members.

90
article thumbnail

Trump Sued by Law Firm Behind $787.5 Million Fox News Case

Insurance Journal

Susman Godfrey is the latest major law firm to take the Trump administration to court over an executive order aimed at its attorneys.

98