Jeffrey H. Schechter

The US Patent and Trademark Office’s recent update on inventorship for AI-assisted inventions expands the guidance published earlier this year and clarifies unresolved concerns troubling stakeholders, especially subject matter eligibility of typical inventions and AI-assisted inventions. This update includes more examples for USPTO examiners to use when determining whether an invention meets patentability requirements. Because of its broad application…

On July 26, 2024, the IRS announced that they are in the final stages of reopening the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Voluntary Disclosure Program.The ERC is a credit that was available to certain eligible employers against employment taxes. It is generally available for wages paid between March 13,…The post Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program…

The Federal Circuit’s more relaxed framework for invalidating obvious design patents will require years of legal work to iron out nuances in district courts and at the US Patent and Trademark Office. The Tuesday opinion unwound a test for design patents dating back 42 years, bringing the approach more in line with how obviousness is determined for…

Robert DiPisa discusses recent developments in the cannabis industry in New York and New Jersey, with a focus on concerns about third-party advertising leading to consumer confusion. Legal challenges such as Leafly litigation and supply chain issues due to licensing delays were discussed. Additionally, insights were shared on proposed bills for psilocybin legalization in New…

• Internal Revenue Code Section 280E prevents cannabis operators from taking ordinary business expense deductions because cannabis is currently classified as a Schedule I drug.• However, the United States Drug Enforcement Agency and Department of Health and Human Services have recommended cannabis be reclassified to a Schedule III drug,

With years of experience advising clients operating within the Life Sciences sector, we are excited to launch a dedicated Life Sciences practice. This cross-disciplinary team is comprised of attorneys from across the firm’s main practice areas, enabling us to handle a wide range of transactional, due diligence, and litigation matters. Our attorneys navigate the complexities…

Heading into 2024 economic challenges still abound. Although the recent history of inflationary growth has subsided, the Federal Reserve’s hinting at upcoming rate cuts and the skyrocketing price of gold suggest that inflation and interest rates will again likely dominate the news cycle over the next 12 months and beyond. In addition, when the stark…

On October 2, 2023, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued its long-awaited proposed guidance regarding harassment in the workplace (the “Guidance”). In January 2017, the EEOC published proposed guidance on workplace harassment under the Trump Administration, which was never formally adopted or enacted. Over six years later, the EEOC released the Guidance, which reflects…

asaman Mahdi co-authored this blog. She is currently a law clerk at Cole Schotz P.C. As of January 1, 2024, New York City will require that all building parapets facing the public right-of-way undergo an annual inspection by a “competent person.” The stated purpose of the mandate is to maintain the city’s architectural integrity and…

A judge on 6 October awarded energy drink maker Monster Energy attorneys’ fees of nearly $21m and additional damages of $22m in its latest round with its now bankrupt rival Vital Pharmaceuticals, the makers of Bang energy drink. The latest award adds to the $293m in damages given by a jury for false advertising in…

The Exclusive – a curated collection of news and legislative updates that have taken place in recent months along with insightful analyses of how these changes could affect your business or personal interests. Our team of experienced lawyers have prepared informative articles that cover a wide range of legal topics – from employment law to…