with Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS)
How AI is altering the economics of litigation (and how companies can adjust their litigation-risk strategies to account for the new reality)
by Robert F. Tom and Matthew G. White at Baker Donelson
Two recent Trump administration actions change how employers need to think about immigration sponsorship and workforce reductions
by Roy Barquet at Foley & Lardner
Top 12 workplace compliance items employers should tackle in November
by Lauren Laing, Jamie J. Spataro, and John D. Surma at Fisher Phillips
How a 2026 change in congressional committee control could reshape investigative priorities
by B. Todd Jones at Robins Kaplan
Self-reporting: What the latest moves by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office mean for companies
by Tom Epps, Alex Radcliffe, and Benjamin Sharrock-Mason at Cooley
What a landmark federal appeals court ruling could mean for data privacy litigation
by Usama Kahf at Fisher Phillips
When the crisis doesn’t follow the plan: Risk, readiness, and the last mile of response
by Thomas Fox
In a recent ruling, an English court provided important guidance on the meaning of the term ‘unforeseeable’ in a force majeure clause
by Karim Mariey and William Newby at White & Case
Five pitfalls to avoid when setting up a trust for your children
by Karen DelPonte at Hinckley Allen
Popular Reads on JD Supra for October ranged from immigration to artificial intelligence, Russia sanctions, and beyond
by JD Supra
[Webinar] What the 2026 midterms may mean for employer compliance; Nov. 5 at 12 p.m. ET
with John Connolly and John Shofi at Guidepost Solutions
[Webinar] Year-end tax reporting: Forms, filings, and common corrections; Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. ET
with Audra Ferguson, Nicole Giambarrese, and Lindsay Knowles at Ice Miller
[Webinar] Internal investigations and audits: Preserving privilege and managing risk; Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. ET
with Kimberly Cole, Daniel C. Deacon , and Nicholas W. Scala at Conn Maciel Carey
When Are Provisional Patent Applications Worth Pursuing? [Ongoing]
Consider writing about:
Provisional patent applications; what they consist of; how they work; and their role in the patenting process. What are the pros and cons of filing a provisional application? What situations are they best suited for, and what potential pitfalls should someone be aware of before filing a provisional application?
At the Intersection of AI and IP: How China’s Courts Are Responding to Accelerating Issues
Consider writing about:
Actions by China’s courts relating to artificial intelligence and intellectual property; what AI developers, IP owners, and others should know about the evolving legal landscape in China and what it means for patents, copyrights, or other IP matters affected by artificial intelligence.
How to Handle USPTO Office Actions [Ongoing]
Consider writing about:
An Office Action by the United States Patent and Trademark Office; when the USPTO issues such letters; differences between non-final and final Office Actions; how to respond in either instance (or alternatively or additionally, how to recognize potential issues that might lead to a USPTO Office Action before the fact, and how to act accordingly).
Related information:
https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/maintain/responding-office-actions
[Virtual Event] Healthcare Privacy Compliance Conference; Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. CT
with Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)
[Event] Labor & Employment Seminar; Nov. 5; San Diego, California
with Procopio
The new cyber incident response playbook: How evolving requirements in the EU and U.S. have changed the first 72 hours
by Skadden
AI training and copyright: Lessons learned from the 3rd Circuit’s decision in Thomson Reuters v. ROSS
by Danielle Bulger and Perry A. Jackson at ArentFox Schiff
Five ways trauma-informed campus investigations support a fair process and participant well-being
by Fisher Phillips
Will your heirs find your digital wealth?
by Vern Adkins and Joanne J. Lue at Lathrop GPM
[Supra du Jour] Elections and Politics
If you sponsor or administer an employee benefit plan, two recent federal court decisions should be on your radar
by Angela Stockbridge at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman
Agentic Purchases: What brands should consider before letting AI agents shop
by Liz Allen at Loeb & Loeb
How a CEO should prepare for congressional testimony
by Jonathan Fahey, Steven LaRussa, and Brian D. Nieves at Holtzman Vogel
What the DOJ National Fraud Enforcement Division’s priorities mean for global businesses
by Nana Asante-Smith, Dena King, and Tiffany Rowe at Parker Poe
Update: Greenwashing litigation developments in the United States
How long does it take to obtain a U.S. patent?
by Catherine U. Brown at Warner Norcross + Judd