LJN Newsletters

  • Writing Strong Antibody Claims: Avoiding or Addressing USPTO Rejections for Written Description and Enablement

    Many patent applicants currently face difficulty in obtaining antibody claims because of written description and enablement rejections under 35 U.S.C. §112(a). The USPTO routinely rejects claims as too broad, arguing that such claims cover more antibodies than the specification discloses, or that undue experimentation would be needed to determine whether an antibody reads on the claims. These heightened disclosure requirements increase laboratory costs to generate sufficient data for a §112(a)-proof specification.

    March 31, 2025Ryan P. Hiler and Jessamine Pilcher

  • District Court Affirms Bankruptcy Court Conversion of Subchapter V Case to Chapter 7

    The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York affirmed a decision by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York converting a debtor’s Subchapter V case to a Chapter 7 case. In particular, the district court found that the bankruptcy court’s decision to convert was not an abuse of discretion, especially in light of the serious conflicts of interest that existed between the debtor and the potential target of significant fraudulent transfer claims held by the debtor’s estate.

    March 31, 2025Lawrence J. Kotler and Ryan Spengler

  • CA Supreme Court Upholds Co-Tenancy Clause

    The Supreme Court of California determined that the landlord held the requisite control under the associated lease agreement with the co-tenant because that co-tenant was located on property owned by that landlord. The court made a clear distinction between that scenario and the situation where a co-tenant is located on property owned by an unrelated third party.

    March 31, 2025Joseph P. Heins and Jocelyn C. Ng

  • Strategies for Negotiating AI Vendor Contracts

    As artificial intelligence continues making inroads into the entertainment industry, AI vendor contracts are introducing new legal complexities that go beyond traditional “Software as a Service” (SaaS) agreements, often shifting significant risk onto customers.

    March 31, 2025Olga V. Mack

  • The Rise and Rise of Hospitality In Law Firms

    The demand for client-facing hospitality experiences has intensified. Law firms are incorporating more client-centric services, such as personalized spaces for client meetings, high-end catering, and concierge-style offerings during in-person visits.

    March 31, 2025Anthony Davies

  • How Prepared Are You for Trump 2.0’s Worksite Enforcement Regime?

    As the first months of the new administration have demonstrated, President Trump fully intends to deliver on the campaign promise to “restart workplace enforcement.” Employers should prepare now to confirm their employees are authorized to work and have robust compliance policies and procedures in place should ICE come knocking.

    March 31, 2025Richard S. Hartunian and Jacqueline C. Wolff and Kaela M. Athay

  • How UK Is Grappling With Copyright Issues In AI

    How the United Kingdom is addressing the key copyright infringement issues as they relate to generative AI models and output, and highlights the “fair dealing” and statutory provisions unique to the country.

    March 31, 2025John “Jack” Griem and Robert Lands

  • Development

    Use Variance Mandated Under Relaxed Standard for Public UtilitiesAppeal of Variance Grant Moot Because Residence Was Completed

    March 31, 2025New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

  • Soft Touch Prospecting Strategies for Lawyers

    The law is a complex field. Everyone does not do the same thing. You still need to bring in new clients. What are some “soft touch” strategies that might be more comfortable?

    March 31, 2025Bryce Sanders