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 | Obviousness after KSR v. Teleflex: a Private Practice Perspective Robert P. Greenspoon, William W. Flachsbart; Flachsbart & Greenspoon, LLC; Legal Alert/Article November 29, 2009, previously published by Intellectual Asset Management Magazine on July 2007 The Supreme Court's latest pronouncements on the legal doctrine of patent obviousness are perceived to be infringer-friendly, but the authors find several aspects that are pro-patentee. |
| Are Patent Trolls Really Undermining the Patent System? Robert P. Greenspoon, Niro Raymond P.; Flachsbart & Greenspoon, LLC; Legal Alert/Article November 29, 2009, previously published by IP Litigator on September 2006 The authors propose that the derisive label "patent troll" overlooks the value to the patent system of third party patent enforcers, and shifts focus away from the wrongs of accused infringers. |
| Revised ACAS Code of Practice Approved Robin Jeffcott, Laurence Rees, Ranjit Dhindsa, Tom Ince; Reed Smith LLP; Legal Alert/Article November 28, 2009, previously published on November 2008 The Secretary of State has approved the new draft ACAS Code of Practice on discipline and grievances following public consultation. |
| EU Temporary Workers' Directive Approved by European Parliament Robin Jeffcott, Laurence Rees, Ranjit Dhindsa, Thomas Ince; Reed Smith LLP; Legal Alert/Article November 28, 2009, previously published on November 2008 After many years of political wrangling, the European Parliament has finally approved a Directive giving new rights to temporary agency workers. |
| Pennsylvania Supreme Court Grants Oral Argument in Key Software Case Michael A. Jacobs, Lee A. Zoeller; Reed Smith LLP; Legal Alert/Article November 28, 2009, previously published on November 2008 The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has granted oral argument in our closely-watched case that could determine whether software is tangible personal property subject to Pennsylvania sales and use tax. |
| Long-Awaited Bilski Decision Restricts Patentability of Software, Business Methods Robert S. Blasi, Steven J. Frank, Joel E. Lehrer; Goodwin Procter LLP; Legal Alert/Article November 28, 2009, previously published on November 10, 2008 The Federal Circuit has upheld a ruling by the U.S. Patent Office denying a patent for methods of hedging in commodities trading. |
| SEC Proposes Roadmap for Mandatory Use of IFRS by U.S. Public Companies Elizabeth Carroll Southern; Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC; Legal Alert/Article November 28, 2009, previously published on November 25, 2008 The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") earlier this month published a proposed "roadmap" for the potential future use by U.S. issuers of financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") in their SEC... |
 | EPA Issues New Regulations Targeting Nanoparticles William S. Hatfield, John R. Bashaw, Joseph A. Clark; Day Pitney LLP; Legal Alert/Article November 28, 2009, previously published on December 23, 2008 The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recently issued new rules that will have a significant effect on the manufacturing and importing of certain chemical substances containing nanoparticles. |
| Closing the Deal in China: Basic Considerations David M. Pendergast; DLA Piper; Legal Alert/Article November 28, 2009, previously published by Law360 on November 2008 Getting an M&A deal across the finish line in the People's Republic of China (PRC) can be a frustratingly slow process for United States companies and legal practitioners. |
| California Supreme Court Grants Review of Brinker Restaurant Corporation v. Superior Court Case Concerning Meal Periods and Rest Breaks, While New Court of Appeal Case Adopts Brinker Analysis and Holding James W. Michalski; Holland & Knight LLP; Legal Alert/Article November 28, 2009, previously published on November 7, 2008 In our recent newsletter, we reported that on July 22, 2008, the Court of Appeal of California, Fourth Appellate District, ruled that California statutes require California employers only to offer meal periods and rest breaks to employees - not ensure that they are taken. |
