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Isolated, naturally occurring DNA not patent eligible

  • LeClairRyan
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • June 14 2013

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 13, 2013, in a unanimous opinion, that naturally occurring, isolated DNA is not eligible for patent protection

How environmental justice will impact your next permit

  • LeClairRyan
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • June 11 2013

EPA is stepping up its efforts to "promote meaningful engagement of overburdened communities in permitting activities." In plain English, EPA has now

Another plaintiff voluntarily dismisses suit after anti-SLAPP motion is filed

  • LeClairRyan
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • June 10 2013

Last month, I wrote about an anti-SLAPP motion filed by a Charlottesville, Virginia newspaper. The plaintiff's opposition was due last week. Instead

Significant change to CT’s Personnel Files Act

  • LeClairRyan
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • June 10 2013

Connecticut law makers' mad dash to the end of the General Assembly session, results in major changes to the State's employee Personnel Files Act

Superior Court judge grants district of Columbia’s anti-SLAPP motion against former employee

  • LeClairRyan
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • June 3 2013

Last week, another DC Superior Court judge granted an anti-SLAPP motion. This motion was filed by the District of Columbia in response to a

Maryland General Assembly mandates “light duty” for pregnant disabled women

  • LeClairRyan
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • May 28 2013

Earlier this month, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley signed legislation providing that, effective October 1, 2013, Maryland employers with 15 or

Is there hope for quick and efficient infrastructure permitting?

  • LeClairRyan
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • May 23 2013

Anyone who has tried to obtain the permits and approvals required for large infrastructure projects knows how difficult, time-consuming and

When should a professional services firm terminate a client relationship

  • LeClairRyan
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • May 21 2013

Firing a client initially may be considered an oxymoron. In fact, the reason we are in business in the first place is because of our clients. We have

First Circuit upholds decision to admonish attorney for unprofessional conduct action

  • LeClairRyan
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • May 21 2013

In Balerna v. Gilberti, 708 F.3d 319 (1st Cir. 2013), the First Circuit affirmed sanctions under Fed. R. Civ. P. 11 against an attorney based on

Beware inadvertent waiver of the attorney-client privilege through use of employer-provided computers or e-mail

  • LeClairRyan
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • May 21 2013

Many litigators, aware of the pitfalls of electronic discovery, are careful not to disclose documents that may lead to the inadvertent waiver of the