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USPTO to Take a Piercing Look at National Stage Applications
USPTO’s PIER pilot program adds a new “confirm‑to‑proceed” step for selected U.S. national stage applications. The PIER program may increase costs, cause delays, and reduce patent term adjustment (PTA). The USPTO may benefit by reducing its workload without refunding examination fees.
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Patent analysis is increasingly shaping AI-driven target and drug candidate selection
Pun et al.’s recent review entitled “Target identification and assessment in the era of AI” in Nature Reviews Drug Discovery maps how artificial intelligence (AI) is widening target identification through multi-omics integration, knowledge graphs, and foundation models.
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May 12, 2026
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American Telemedicine Association Nexus 2026
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Foley again proudly continues its longstanding sponsorship of the American Telemedicine Association and ATA Nexus. ATA Nexus 2026 unites leaders from across the digital health ecosystem to explore the future of care delivery while offering deep industry insights, with the theme of Flip The Switch: Igniting Scaled Digital Health.
May 27, 2026
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ABA’s Qui Tam & Civil False Claims and Healthcare Fraud Institute 2026
Foley partner Lisa Noller, Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Department, will be speaking at the American Bar Association’s Qui Tam & Civil False Claims and Healthcare Fraud Institute in Washington, D.C. from May 27-28.
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May 13, 2026
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Digital Twin Technology and Predictive Analytics in Manufacturing Supply Chains: Preventing Data-Driven Supply Chain Disputes
A digital twin is a dynamic, virtual representation of a physical asset, process, or system that is continuously updated by real‑world data.
May 13, 2026
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Avoiding Class Action Exposure Through Early Issue Anticipation
Class action cases are on the rise in the United States with over 10,000 new class actions filed annually. Given the number of class action cases and costs associated with defending against them, companies should proactively manage class action exposure through early issue anticipation.
May 12, 2026
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The Clock Is Already Running on Your Right to Get Paid
What Oilfield Services Companies Need to Know About Texas Mineral Liens Before a Customer Gets Into Trouble Nine Energy Service filed for…
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April 29, 2026
Health Care Law Today Podcast
Episode 38: Let’s Talk Compliance: Not All wRVU’s are Created Equal (Part 1)
In this episode, Jana Kolarik, a partner in Foley’s Health Care Practice Group and Angie Caldwell, CFO and managing principal of PYA, discuss the importance of work relative value units (WRVUs) and fair market value (FMV) under the Stark Law and what this can mean for how health care organizations pay their physicians.
April 23, 2026
The Path & The Practice
Episode 136: Chanley Howell, Partner
This episode features a conversation with Chanley Howell. Chanley is a partner and intellectual property lawyer in Foley’s Jacksonville office where his practice focuses on a broad range of technology law matters. In this discussion, he reflects on growing up in Jacksonville, FL, attending Vanderbilt University for undergrad and the University of Florida College of Law.
April 15, 2026
The Path & The Practice
Episode 134: Jesse Neil, Partner
This episode features a conversation with Jesse Neil. Jesse is a healthcare attorney in Foley’s Nashville office. In this discussion, he reflects on growing-up in Nashville, TN, attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for undergrad and the University of Mississippi School of Law.
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May 13, 2026
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Avoiding Class Action Exposure Through Early Issue Anticipation
Class action cases are on the rise in the United States with over 10,000 new class actions filed annually. Given the number of class action cases and costs associated with defending against them, companies should proactively manage class action exposure through early issue anticipation.
May 11, 2026
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Check the Arbitral Organization’s Rules Before Agreeing to Arbitrate
Whether to select arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism is an important decision when entering into a contract.
May 8, 2026
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New Criteria for Tax Audits and Refunds: Greater Tax Certainty for Your Business
Recently, Mexico’s Ministry of Finance (SHCP) published the “Agreement Establishing General Criteria and Operational Guidelines of an Advisory Nature to Promote Productive Investment and Tax Compliance.” In practice, this instrument aims to foster a clear and predictable tax environment, streamline administrative procedures, encourage investment, and provide greater certainty in tax audits and refund processes. This is particularly significant in light of the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the growing interest in attracting both domestic and foreign capital to operate in Mexico.