The USPTO has recently received criticism about the lack of gender equality in the patent bar, which is composed of people who have passed the USPTO registration exam.
To take the patent bar, one does not have to be an
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Ninth Circuit Revives State-Law Class Action Claims against Financial Advisor
On March 4, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed a district court’s ruling and held that a putative class action alleging state-law fiduciary duty claims against a financial services and advisory firm (the “Financial…
Vaccines Open Up in Washington for Construction Workers
By Jim Yand
The big news from Governor Inslee’s March 18th news conference is that workers in congregate settings (restaurants, manufacturing, and construction) will now be eligible for vaccines. See Governor Inslee’s announcement.
In addition to construction workers (deemed “essential”), the expansion of…
Oregon Legislature Introduces New Foreclosure Moratorium Bill (HB 2009)
On February 9, 2021, the Oregon House introduced a second foreclosure moratorium bill related to COVID-19. Known as House Bill 2009 (HB 2009), the new legislation would extend Oregon’s now-expired foreclosure moratorium during an extended “emergency period” running retroactively from…
Virginia Becomes the Second State to Adopt a Comprehensive Privacy Law
On March 2, 2021, Virginia passed the Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA). The CDPA imposes obligations on businesses handling the Personal Data of Virginia consumers and goes into effect on January 1, 2023. Virginia follows in the footsteps of California,…
Commercial Landlords & Tenants: Amendment Provides Opportunities to Negotiate Deferred Payment Arrangements
Recent legislation has expanded opportunities for commercial landlords and tenants to negotiate deals to defer certain rent payments during the COVID-19 pandemic with less fear of later losing the arrearage payments as preferences if the tenant files for bankruptcy. These…
Temporary Amendment to Bankruptcy Code Opens Opportunities for Commercial Landlords and Tenants to Negotiate Deferred Payment Arrangements
Recent legislation has expanded opportunities for commercial landlords and tenants to negotiate deals to defer certain rent payments during the COVID-19 pandemic with less fear of later losing the arrearage payments as preferences if the tenant files for bankruptcy. These…
Construction Webinar: What’s Ahead? Key Legislative and Employment Updates
Miller Nash Graham & Dunn will be hosting a complimentary webinar for members of the construction industry on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. The webinar, titled “What’s Ahead? Key Legislative and Employment Updates,” will cover legal developments at…
SEC Adopts New Amendments to Exempt Offering Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted a series of amendments to rules under the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act) applicable to offerings exempt from public registration. The amendments will become effective 60 days after they are published…
PPP Update: Temporary Changes to Increase Lending to Small Businesses and Sole Proprietors
This week, the Biden-Harris administration announced a number of reforms to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) aimed at increasing lending to small businesses and sole proprietors, as detailed further in this fact sheet released by the White House. These reforms…