Federal Circuit Clarifies Patent License Standing Rules
Exclusive patent licenses can create a threshold litigation risk if they transfer substantial control without preserving a sufficient stake for…
Day: May 23, 2026
Tax Planning for Carve-Out and Take-Private Transactions
In carve-out transactions, especially in take-private transactions backed by private equity (PE), tax friction costs can often make or break…
SEC Proposes Reforms to Registered Offerings
On May 19, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued two proposed rules as part of Chairman Paul Atkins’ agenda…
BMW Is Considering Exclusive ALPINA Stores As Brand Expands
Article Summary BMW’s Head of Design for Upper Mid-Size, Luxury Class, and ALPINA, Maximilian Missoni, explains how ALPINA will sell…
FERC Proposes Major Overhaul of Natural Gas Permitting
Yesterday’s unanimous FERC vote is the most significant natural gas permitting reform in two decades — and its practical implications…
21 Years Ago, BMW Built A Manual M3 CS Few Remember
Article Summary Although it did not have the CS badge, the last iteration of the BMW M3 E46 was officially…
Faster Labor Contracts, EEO-1 Report, eFiling, Over
The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s…
Texas High Court Opens Door to Out‑of‑State Property Suits
On May 15, 2026, the Texas Supreme Court issued an important decision clarifying when Texas courts may exercise jurisdiction over…
States Update Child Labor Laws Ahead of Summer Hiring
Quick Hits Colorado, Indiana, New Jersey, and New York have each updated their child labor laws, with effective dates ranging…
What Happens When OSHA Cites a Company That No Longer Exists?
As employers across California navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, one issue keeps surfacing in California Division of Occupational Safety…
Pennsylvania Gov. Signs Act 8, Expanding Licensees’ Ability to Ho
On March 27, 2026, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Act 8 of 2026 (“Act 8”) into law, significantly expanding Philadelphia licensees’…
EEO-1s May Be a Thing of the Past at the Federal Level
Since 1966, employers with more than 100 employees and certain federal contractors with more than 50 employees have been required…