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June 05, 2026

Federal Circuit Vacates Smart Thermostat Verdict, Clarifies Jury Instruction and Verdict Form Requirements

By Jon McMichael
The Federal Circuit’s new precedential decision in Ollnova Technologies Ltd. v. ecobee Technologies ULC may have significant implications for how patent cases are tried, particularly in multi-patent disputes involving subject-matter eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101.
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June 05, 2026

Federal Circuit Vacates Smart Thermostat Verdict, Clarifies Jury Instruction and Verdict Form Requirements

By Jon McMichael
The Federal Circuit’s new precedential decision in Ollnova Technologies Ltd. v. ecobee Technologies ULC may have significant implications for how patent cases are tried, particularly in multi-patent disputes involving subject-matter eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101.
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June 03, 2026

Game Studios May Be Underestimating Mass Arbitration Risk Around Bans, Virtual Economies, and Live-Service Changes

By Eric Ball, Molly Melcher, Kimberly Culp
The combination of evolving live service games and socially engaged online player communities may create the perfect conditions for the next wave of gaming-related mass arbitration campaigns.
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June 03, 2026

Game Studios May Be Underestimating Mass Arbitration Risk Around Bans, Virtual Economies, and Live-Service Changes

By Eric Ball, Molly Melcher, Kimberly Culp
The combination of evolving live service games and socially engaged online player communities may create the perfect conditions for the next wave of gaming-related mass arbitration campaigns.
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March 10, 2026

Mass Arbitrations: The Legal Risk Most Game Studios Don’t See Coming

By Kimberly Culp, Molly Melcher

Leading up to this year’s Game Developers’ Conference, most legal conversations will focus on AI, IP ownership, and platform de

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March 10, 2026

Mass Arbitrations: The Legal Risk Most Game Studios Don’t See Coming

By Kimberly Culp, Molly Melcher

Leading up to this year’s Game Developers’ Conference, most legal conversations will focus on AI, IP ownership, and platform de
November 06, 2025

Ninth Circuit Declines to Pause Enforcement of California’s Climate Disclosure Laws

By Wendy Grasso
The Ninth Circuit agreed to fast-track a case aimed at delaying implementation of SB 261 and SB 253 but did not pause enforcement of the laws before oral argument, leaving SB 261's January 1, 2026, effective date intact.
November 06, 2025

Ninth Circuit Declines to Pause Enforcement of California’s Climate Disclosure Laws

By Wendy Grasso
The Ninth Circuit agreed to fast-track a case aimed at delaying implementation of SB 261 and SB 253 but did not pause enforcement of the laws before oral argument, leaving SB 261's January 1, 2026, effective date intact.
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October 30, 2025

ExxonMobil Challenges California Climate Disclosure Laws in Federal Court

By Wendy Grasso
Exxon filed a complaint in the Eastern District of California to block SB 253 and SB 261, claiming First Amendment violations and federal preemption of climate disclosure laws.
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October 30, 2025

ExxonMobil Challenges California Climate Disclosure Laws in Federal Court

By Wendy Grasso
Exxon filed a complaint in the Eastern District of California to block SB 253 and SB 261, claiming First Amendment violations and federal preemption of climate disclosure laws.
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October 02, 2025

Federal Circuit Ruling Highlights Licensing and Damages Pitfalls for Technology and Life Sciences Companies

By Jon McMichael

Patent licensing, monetization, and damages are full of potential pitfalls for IP holders, prospective licensees, and even comp

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October 02, 2025

Federal Circuit Ruling Highlights Licensing and Damages Pitfalls for Technology and Life Sciences Companies

By Jon McMichael

Patent licensing, monetization, and damages are full of potential pitfalls for IP holders, prospective licensees, and even comp

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August 28, 2025

'Can You Copyright a Tattoo?' And Other Questions Game Developers Should Be Asking

By Eric Ball, Kimberly Culp

Game developers often borrow from the real world to build more lifelike, compelling characters: a tattoo copied faithfully onto

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August 28, 2025

'Can You Copyright a Tattoo?' And Other Questions Game Developers Should Be Asking

By Eric Ball, Kimberly Culp

Game developers often borrow from the real world to build more lifelike, compelling characters: a tattoo copied faithfully onto