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The 25% Rule Is 100% Out Under Federal Circuit's Uniloc Decision Image

The 25% Rule Is 100% Out Under Federal Circuit's Uniloc Decision

Rebecca Snavely Saelao

In a case with practical implications for all patent litigants, the Federal Circuit recently rejected the use of the 25% rule to establish a baseline royalty rate to determine patent infringement damages.

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Seeking Disability After Losing a Medical License

Janice G. Inman

If a doctor carried disability insurance and can show that the malpractice that led to the loss of his or her license resulted from a mental or physical impairment, he or she may be able to collect payments from the insurer.

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Privacy Policies and Data Collection

Kyle-Beth Hilfer

The conflict between marketers' targeted use of personally identifiable information and respect for consumers' personal privacy will be at the forefront of regulatory efforts this year.

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Ex-Parte Interviews

James R. Moncus III

Continuing last month's discussion of the appellate decisions in two cases concerned with the propriety of <i>ex-parte</i> physician interviews in the context of medical malpractice litigations.

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The Perils of Naked Licensing

Christopher P. Bussert

A recent Ninth Circuit decision involving a not-for-profit entity dedicated to "freecycling" (<i>i.e.</i>, a recycling practice of finding new uses for unwanted items) serves as a reminder to trademark owners about the pitfalls of failing to exercise sufficient quality control over licensees.

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Health Reform Mandates Transparency in Industry/Provider Relationship

Tracy E. Miller

The Sunshine Law mandates public disclosure of payments and gifts by pharmaceutical, device, medical supply, and biotechnology companies to physicians and teaching hospitals for a wide array of purposes.

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Recent rulings of interest.

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Estate Planning for Non-Citizens

Casey Carhart & Steven A. Holt

In representing a person who is, or is married to, a non-citizen, it is important to recognize and understand the application of the United States estate and gift tax (as well as income tax) laws to non-citizens and persons married to non-citizens.

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