D.C. Circuit Rebuffs Trade Groups in Dispute Over Medical Device Repairs

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A Sept. 1 ruling by the D.C. Circuit regarding repairs of medical devices; basis for the federal appeals court’s ruling; what the ruling means for medical device manufacturers and others; what to know about the Library of Congress’ role in this dispute; what the D.C. Circuit’s decision means for the Library of Congress’ authority; related trends involving right-to-repair claims and exemptions under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

Related information:

https://media.cadc.uscourts.gov/opinions/docs/2026/09/25-5328-2190869.pdf

Apple Hit With Investor Suit Over AI Training and Copyright Infringement

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An investor lawsuit against Apple directors and officers over copyright risks involving the training of AI models; key points in the lawsuit; whether other tech companies are facing derivative lawsuits over potential copyright infringement stemming from their work on AI development; practical guidance on corporate defenses against shareholder derivative claims.

Related information:

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/securities-law/apple-shareholders-sue-company-heads-over-ai-copyright-claims

Takeaways From Report on FINRA’s Enforcement Program

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A report recently issued on the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s enforcement performance; the report’s origins, scope, and authorship; key recommendations contained in the report; which stand to have the most impact, if adopted; what to watch for from FINRA in terms of how it will respond to the recommendations; what to know about the related FINRA Forward initiative.

Related information:

https://www.finra.org/media-center/blog/report-from-external-review-of-finras-enforcement-program-20260630

https://www.finra.org/about/finra-forward